Townsend Lane is in Anfield, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L6 0AY is located in the Anfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, West Derby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Townsend Lane, Anfield, Liverpool, L6 0AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L6 0BB, L6 0BN, L6 0BJ, L6 0BW, L6 0DA, L6 0BY, L6 0BZ, L6 0BH, L6 0BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L6 0AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.5% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.5% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 L6 0AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 55.4% | 50.3% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 30.6% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (70.6%) 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 | 41.2% | 38.1% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.5% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 17.8% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 L6 0AY this area, 36.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.5% | 36.5% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.4% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 23.9% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 88.2% | 83.8% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 90.5% | 85.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 8.8% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 84.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 62.6% | 46.2% | 16.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townsend Lane was 185.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.2% higher than the Anfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Townsend Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Anfield and the 303rd highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 136.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Townsend Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2023-06-29 | £148,299 |
| 81 Townsend Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-10-05 | £121,130 |
| 83 Townsend Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-09-03 | £98,118 |
| 93 Townsend Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2021-08-04 | £95,248 |
| 83 Townsend Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-05-06 | £89,578 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 2,055 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 | 2,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 3,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst Primary School Anfield Pinehurst Avenue , Anfield L4 7UF | 2out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anfield Road Primary School Anfield Road , L4 0TN | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Oakfield , Anfield L4 2QG | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary School Lower Breck Road , Anfield L6 4BX | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Queens Drive , Walton L4 8UA | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | 3out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Derby School 364 West Derby Rd , L13 7HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holly Lodge Girls' College 140 Mill Lane , West Derby L12 7LE | 2out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 3,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,669 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 | 3,731 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Cookson School Bankfield Road , West Derby L13 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Everton Free School 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon hotel | 87 Townsend Lane | 9 yd | |
| Townsend kitchen food limited | 86 Townsend Lane | 76 yd | |
| Jasmine's Indian & Sri Lankan Rest. | 36 - 38 Townsend Lane | 271 yd | |
| The Scranary | 5 Townsend Lane | 351 yd | |
| Jumbo city | 96 - 98 Priory Road | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm House Hotel | 72 Townsend Lane | 136 yd | |
| Winchester | 40 Townsend Lane | 255 yd | |
| The Stadium | The Stadium, 2 - 6 Townsend Lane | 367 yd | |
| Liverpool FC Supporters Club | 212 Lower Breck Road | 368 yd | |
| Richmond Bowling Club | 113 Richmond Park | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chang Hong | 103 Townsend Lane | 66 yd | |
| The International | 52 Townsend Lane | 207 yd | |
| Pizza Miami/Cheesess | 3 Townsend Lane | 357 yd | |
| Priory Pizza | 6A Priory Road | 366 yd | |
| The Sandwich Cabin | 88 Priory Road | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Co Operative Food Supermarket, 11 - 15 Utting Avenue | 769 yd | |
| Go Local | 200 Cherry Lane | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anfield Sports And Community Centre LOWER BRECK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| Lower Breck Road Playing Fields LOWER BRECK ROAD | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| St Margaret (Anfield) C Of E Junior School (Closed) Lower Breck Road | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Clubmoor Playing Fields TOWNSEND LANE | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Maiden Lane Sports Ground MAIDEN LANE | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Maiden Lane Playing Fields MAIDEN LANE | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| The New You (Closed) West Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Vernon Sangster Community Centre (Closed) Priory Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 988 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 257 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.