Sunlight Street is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L6 4AQ is located in the Tuebrook Breckside Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunlight Street, Liverpool, L6 4AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L6 4AG, L6 4AB, L6 4AA, L6 4AH, L6 4BA, L6 4EU, L6 4AJ, L6 5EG, L6 4EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L6 4AQ is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 44.4% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 52.1% | 55.6% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 4AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% 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 | 63.5% | 61.2% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 19.2% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -25.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 11.9% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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%) 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 | 52.1% | 40.1% | -12.0% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 29.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 4AQ this area, 38.8% 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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 38.8% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 20.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 7.3% | -11.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 11% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 16.9% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 6.9% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 76.4% | 63% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -18.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 68% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 68% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 12% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 8.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 68% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13.1% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 7.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunlight Street was 198.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% higher than the Everton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunlight Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Everton East and the 269th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Sunlight Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2025-03-06 | £64,000 |
| 46 Sunlight Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2023-06-28 | £107,429 |
| 32 Sunlight Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-05-10 | £97,528 |
| 20 Sunlight Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2022-03-17 | £66,153 |
| 42 Sunlight Street, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-02-09 | £90,016 |
L6 4AQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 1,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,414 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 | 3,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary School Lower Breck Road , Anfield L6 4BX | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Guion Street , Off Boaler Street L6 9DU | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Oakfield , Anfield L4 2QG | 4out of 4 | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Primary School Boundary Lane , L6 2HZ | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anfield Road Primary School Anfield Road , L4 0TN | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Derby School 364 West Derby Rd , L13 7HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge Girls' College 140 Mill Lane , West Derby L12 7LE | 2out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,855 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 | 2,856 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 4,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 3out of 4 | 5,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Cookson School Bankfield Road , West Derby L13 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Marydale Lodge Sch Care of: Nugent Care , 99 Edge Lane L7 2PE | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts 3 Newton Court , Faraday Road L13 1EJ | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny pantry | 75 Rocky Lane | 295 yd | |
| SAM'S | 57 Lower Breck Road | 399 yd | |
| LARIKA'S LANCHES | 23 Esmond Street | 503 yd | |
| Breck and Brunch | 104 Breck Road | 606 yd | |
| Liverpool Eatery | 49 Breck Road | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Hotel | 303 West Derby Road | 144 yd | |
| Richmond Bowling Club | 113 Richmond Park | 389 yd | |
| Claremont | 70 Lower Breck Road | 410 yd | |
| St Michaels Irish Centre | 6 Boundary Lane | 640 yd | |
| The Old Barn House | 38 Old Barn Road | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Diamond | 85 Rocky Lane | 333 yd | |
| Rocky Lane Chinese Takeaway | 85 Rocky Lane | 333 yd | |
| XO Cafe | 89A Rocky Lane | 356 yd | |
| Pyramids Pizza | 101 Rocky Lane | 399 yd | |
| Sarpolo | 68 Lower Breck Road | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, 14 The Mall | 741 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 176 - 178 Breck Road | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret (Anfield) C Of E Junior School (Closed) Lower Breck Road | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| The New You (Closed) West Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Newsham Park Playing Fields GARDNER'S DRIVE | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary School GUION STREET | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Anfield Sports And Community Centre LOWER BRECK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| The Academy Of St Francis Of Assisi GARDNERS DRIVE | 672 yd | |
| Lower Breck Road Playing Fields LOWER BRECK ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Rock Church Centre (Closed) Whitefield Road | 706 yd | |
| St Philip'S Church Hall Sheil Road | 850 yd | |
| New Park Primary School (Closed) 100 Boaler Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 971 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.