Ridley Road is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L6 6DN is located in the Kensington & Fairfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridley Road, Liverpool, L6 6DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L6 6DW, L6 6DD, L6 3AB, L6 6AW, L6 6DH, L6 6DJ, L6 6DQ, L6 6AL, L6 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L6 6DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 52% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 6DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.9% 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 | 44.6% | 67.9% | 23.3% | 37.9% | 30.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 22.7% | -15.3% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 3% | -6.1% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 48.5% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 32.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 18.7% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 6.3% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 7.3% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 34.7% | 24.9% | 16.9% | 17.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 28.3% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 11.1% | 3% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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 | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 13.2% | 14.4% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 66.3% | 59.6% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 67.3% 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 | 69.2% | 67.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 10.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 10.1% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 10.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.9% | 67.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 9.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridley Road was 486.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 258.0% higher than the Everton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridley Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Everton East and the 71st highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 223.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ridley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2026-02-13 | £113,000 |
| 5 Ridley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-10-23 | £279,490 |
| 1 Ridley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-06-18 | £199,881 |
| 7 Ridley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £84,200 | 2024-06-10 | £93,500 |
| 16 Ridley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2024-02-09 | £95,560 |
L6 6DN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in L6 6DN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 79 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsham County Infant School Boaler Street , L6 6AF | - not rated | 303 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newsham Junior Mixed and Infant School Boaler Street , L6 6AF | - not rated | 303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Park Primary School 100 Boaler Street , L6 9EU | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Butler County Infant School Butler Street , L6 9EU | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Butler Junior Mixed and Infant School Butler Street , L6 9EU | - not rated | 497 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 395 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 | 395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School Margaret Street , L6 2HN | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Community School Mount Vernon Road , L7 3EA | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent RC Boys' Comprehensive School Edmund Wing , Overbury Street L7 3HL | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 4,888 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 | 2,768 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 4,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso Independent School 69 Kelso Road , Fairfield L6 3AG | - not rated | 127 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 170 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balmoral Independent School 41 Balmoral Road , Newsham Park L6 8ND | - not rated | 409 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marydale Lodge Sch Care of: Nugent Care , 99 Edge Lane L7 2PE | - not rated | 916 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Road Pupil Referral Unit, Ipors Centre Mill Road , L6 2AS | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Molly Cafe | 168 Molyneux Road | 223 yd | |
| Capaldis | 261 Kensington | 232 yd | |
| sheil park | 1 Sheil Road | 235 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurant | 314 Kensington | 256 yd | |
| ASK Your Local Pantry | 300 Kensington | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lister Hotel | 28A Prescot Road | 330 yd | |
| The Kensington | 189 Kensington | 364 yd | |
| SIR WALTER RALEIGH | 144 Boaler Street | 450 yd | |
| Vinebrook | 159 - 161 Kensington | 470 yd | |
| Newsham Park Hotel | 108 Boaler Street | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour | 2 Romer Road | 219 yd | |
| Hello Pizza | 281 Kensington | 229 yd | |
| Yang sing takeaway ltd | 229 Kensington | 267 yd | |
| Ge Ez Ethiopian Restaurant and Coffee | 296 - 298 Kensington | 274 yd | |
| Caspian Fast Food | 221 Kensington | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Uk | Lidl Supermarket, 306 Kensington | 275 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Prescot Road | 314 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Philip'S Church Hall Sheil Road | 152 yd | |
| The Academy Of St Francis Of Assisi GARDNERS DRIVE | 386 yd | |
| New Park Primary School (Closed) 100 Boaler Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 504 yd |
| New Park Primary School BOALER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 547 yd |
| St Michaels Catholic Primary School GUION STREET | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Bank JUBILEE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Newsham Park Playing Fields GARDNER'S DRIVE | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Fairfield Police Club (Closed) Prescot Road | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Rock Church Centre (Closed) Whitefield Road | 1,037 yd | |
| Wavertree Botanical Park Playing Fields BOTANIC ROAD | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 159.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.