Edge Lane is in Edge Hill, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L7 2PQ 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 Edge Lane, Edge Hill, Liverpool, L7 2PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L7 2QL, L7 2QJ, L7 5NE, L7 1QZ, L7 2QH, L7 2QP, L7 2PF, L7 1PX, L7 2QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L7 2PQ is primarily male, with 54.9% 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 | 43.8% | 45.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 56.2% | 54.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 L7 2PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.8% 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 | 47.1% | 76.8% | 29.7% | 37.9% | 38.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 14.3% | -14.8% | 44.2% | -29.9% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 3.9% | -8.9% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 57% | 17.5% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 45.7% | 27.5% | -18.2% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 9% | 12% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 13.9% | -16.9% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 3.1% | -14.3% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 6.2% | -9.5% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 54.4% | 46.8% | 16.9% | 37.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 18.1% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.5% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 15.7% | 7.8% | -7.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 64.3% | 68.4% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 58.6% | 72.9% | 14.3% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 4.6% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 18.1% | 6% | -12.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.6% | 72.9% | 15.3% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 2.8% | -7.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 8.1% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 7.4% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edge Lane was 137.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% lower than the Everton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edge Lane has the 25th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Everton East and the 454th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191 Edge Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2007-06-29 | £244,760 |
| 199 Edge Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2007-04-05 | £411,695 |
| 183 Edge Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-03-28 | £149,688 |
| 189 Edge Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2006-08-30 | £442,048 |
| 201 Edge Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2006-02-03 | £265,640 |
L7 2PQ 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 L7 2PQ 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) | 103 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 39 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,641 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 | 5,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Primary School Brae Street , L7 2QG | 3out of 4 | 135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Overbury Street , L7 3HJ | 2out of 4 | 619 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Hall Lane , L7 8TQ | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Park Primary School 100 Boaler Street , L6 9EU | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Holly Road , L7 0LH | 4out of 4 | 947 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England High School Croxteth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 41 Greenland Street , L1 0BS | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,382 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 5,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 5,399 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 | 3,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marydale Lodge Sch Care of: Nugent Care , 99 Edge Lane L7 2PE | - not rated | 120 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Fellowship School Overbury Street , Edge Hill L7 3HL | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool The Foundation Building , 765 Brownlow Hill L69 7ZX | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | 4out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omdur cafe and takeaway | 96 Holt Road | 186 yd | |
| Croissant of Inequality | 55 Holt Road | 270 yd | |
| Hindu Cultural Organisation | 253 Edge Lane | 338 yd | |
| Kitchen Crew | 8 Durning Road | 445 yd | |
| All Nations Cafe | 4 Tunnel Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver Vaults | 59 Gilead Street | 292 yd | |
| The Kensington | 189 Kensington | 515 yd | |
| Vinebrook | 159 - 161 Kensington | 522 yd | |
| The Bears Paw | The Bears Paw Irvine Street | 581 yd | |
| Lister Hotel | 28A Prescot Road | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonys Fish & Chips | 86 Holt Road | 222 yd | |
| Salt and Vinegar | 56 Durning Road | 262 yd | |
| Holt Sandwich Bar | 51 Holt Road | 279 yd | |
| Curry kiing Ltd | 54 Durning Road | 279 yd | |
| Kilos trap kitchen | 33 Holt Road | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Uk | Lidl Supermarket, 306 Kensington | 530 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 20 - 22 Wavertree Retail Park | 606 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Prescot Road | 649 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1 Wavertree Retail Park | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Sports Bank JUBILEE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Wavertree Botanical Park Playing Fields BOTANIC ROAD | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| New Park Primary School (Closed) 100 Boaler Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 910 yd |
| New Park Primary School BOALER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 933 yd |
| St Philip'S Church Hall Sheil Road | 941 yd | |
| Central Youth Club WALKER STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,030 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.