Handfield Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L5 6PE is located in the Everton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Handfield Street, Liverpool, L5 6PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L5 6PB, L5 6PF, L5 6PA, L5 6SG, L5 6PJ, L5 6SE, L5 4NJ, L5 6SA, L5 4NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L5 6PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around L5 6PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48% | 57.2% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 20.6% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 14.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.9% | 39.5% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 26.8% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 16.2% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 14.2% | 11.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around L5 6PE this area, 38.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57.1% | 38.9% | -18.2% | 18.2% | 20.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 11.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 2.8% | 15% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 4% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | 0.8% | 7.5% |
| White | 96% | 81.7% | -14.3% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 82.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 82.3% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 83% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 7.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Handfield Street was 84.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Anfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Handfield Street has the 31st lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Anfield and the 757th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Handfield Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2022-10-06 | £74,330 |
| 49 Handfield Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2022-05-13 | £76,875 |
| 27 Handfield Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £54,500 | 2022-03-30 | £65,552 |
| 41 Handfield Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2021-07-07 | £83,767 |
| 13 Handfield Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2021-01-07 | £83,776 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Oaks Primary School 39 Davy Street , L5 1XP | 2out of 4 | 419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Church of England Primary School Heyworth Street , L5 3QG | 4out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Primary School Boundary Lane , L6 2HZ | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Oakfield , Anfield L4 2QG | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School Northumberland Terrace , Everton L5 3QF | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Derby School 364 West Derby Rd , L13 7HQ | 2out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 2,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 3,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 3,175 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Free School 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marydale Lodge Sch Care of: Nugent Care , 99 Edge Lane L7 2PE | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top trays | 116 Breckfield Road North | 184 yd | |
| Beckys Kitchen | 26 Breckfield Road North | 208 yd | |
| Sedpraiz Eatery | 22 Breckfield Road North | 217 yd | |
| Mall Cafe | 215 Breck Road | 280 yd | |
| Nest | 283 Breck Road | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turpins | 133 - 135 Rishton Street | 150 yd | |
| The Grove Hotel | 145 Breckfield Road North | 205 yd | |
| Lutine Bell | 263 Breck Road | 326 yd | |
| Royal Hotel | 154 Breck Road | 327 yd | |
| The King Charles | Former The King Charles Grasmere Street | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 96 Breckfield Road North | 93 yd | |
| Panny's Place | 235 Breck Road | 277 yd | |
| Sayers | 241 Breck Road | 286 yd | |
| Food Land | 164 Breck Road | 319 yd | |
| Milksheiks | 51 Oakfield Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 176 - 178 Breck Road | 313 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, 14 The Mall | 586 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Breckfield Community Comprehensive School (Closed) Hamilton Road | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| William Ralph Dean Playing Fields (Closed) Hamilton Road | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| North Liverpool Academy HEYWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 494 yd |
| Rock Church Centre (Closed) Whitefield Road | 676 yd | |
| Albion House Sports Centre (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Liverpool Fc (Anfield) ANFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Margaret Street | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Shrewsbury House Youth Centre 31-39 31-39 LANGROVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,063 yd |
| Everton Park ZANTE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,074 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.