The Willows is in Anfield, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L6 5JA is located in the Everton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Willows, Anfield, Liverpool, L6 5JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L6 5LR, L5 6PU, L6 5LW, L6 5HU, L6 5HY, L6 5LL, L6 5LS, L5 6QQ, L5 6QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L6 5JA is primarily male, with 57.4% 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 | 48.7% | 42.6% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 57.4% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
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 5JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.5% 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 | 40.9% | 59.5% | 18.6% | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 18.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -25.9% |
| Separated | 8.7% | 3.3% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 12.6% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 6.3% | -6.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (59.6%) 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 | 24.6% | 30.7% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -17.7% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 28.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 26.4% | 20.1% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 16.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 9.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
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 5JA this area, 36.9% 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.6% | 36.9% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 18.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 13.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 22.5% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 87.1% | 81.6% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 87.7% | 73.7% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 73.7% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 10.3% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Willows was 314.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.7% higher than the Everton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Willows has the 6th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Everton East and the 132nd highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 162.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 The Willows, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £30,500 | 1996-01-18 | £179,147 |
| 37 The Willows, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £28,000 | 1995-06-30 | £157,857 |
The percentage of student residents living in L6 5JA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield County Infant School Boundary Lane , L6 2HZ | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Primary School Boundary Lane , L6 2HZ | 4out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Infant and Nursery School Oakfield , L4 2QG | - not rated | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Oakfield , Anfield L4 2QG | - not rated | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckfield County Infant School Granton Road , L5 6QW | - not rated | 641 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckfield Community Comprehensive School Hamilton Road , L5 4RX | - not rated | 640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School Margaret Street , L6 2HN | - not rated | 851 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | 2out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,635 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 | 2,748 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 3,157 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 3,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 3,264 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Merseyside 16 Oakfield , Anfield L4 2QH | - not rated | 413 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Road Pupil Referral Unit, Ipors Centre Mill Road , L6 2AS | - not rated | 474 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Pupil Referral Unit Mill Road , L6 2AS | - not rated | 474 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Phoenix Pupil Referral Unit Mill Road , L6 2AS | - not rated | 474 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grantside School Mill Road , Everton L6 2AS | - not rated | 474 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest | 283 Breck Road | 60 yd | |
| Twisty Dessert Bar | 303 Breck Road | 95 yd | |
| Breck and Brunch | 104 Breck Road | 251 yd | |
| Mall Cafe | 215 Breck Road | 264 yd | |
| The Oakfield Pub | 49 Oakfield Road | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutine Bell | 263 Breck Road | 96 yd | |
| The King Charles | Former The King Charles Grasmere Street | 191 yd | |
| The Old Barn House | 38 Old Barn Road | 319 yd | |
| Royal Hotel | 154 Breck Road | 321 yd | |
| Turpins | 133 - 135 Rishton Street | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayers | 241 Breck Road | 173 yd | |
| Unique Italiano | 155 Breck Road | 197 yd | |
| Panny's Place | 235 Breck Road | 204 yd | |
| Anfield Balti House Indian | 116 Breck Road | 218 yd | |
| Dragon wok noodle | 147 Breck Road | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 176 - 178 Breck Road | 272 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, 14 The Mall | 334 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Church Centre (Closed) Whitefield Road | 401 yd | |
| Breckfield Community Comprehensive School (Closed) Hamilton Road | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| William Ralph Dean Playing Fields (Closed) Hamilton Road | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary School GUION STREET | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School (Closed) Margaret Street | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| North Liverpool Academy HEYWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 886 yd |
| St Margaret (Anfield) C Of E Junior School (Closed) Lower Breck Road | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Anfield Sports And Community Centre LOWER BRECK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Liverpool Fc (Anfield) ANFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| New Park Primary School BOALER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,028 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.