Smithdown Road is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L7 4JQ is located in the Arundel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L7 4JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L7 4JT, L7 4JE, L8 0RE, L8 0RH, L8 0RG, L8 0RJ, L8 0RQ, L8 0RF, L8 0QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L7 4JQ is primarily male, with 54.5% 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% | 45.5% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 54.5% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 L7 4JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.4% 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 | 64.9% | 57.4% | -7.5% | 37.9% | 19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 29.7% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 40.1% | 48.8% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.4% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 8.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 L7 4JQ this area, 35.6% 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 35.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 13.7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 6.2% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 7.5% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 11.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 19.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 10.9% | 5.5% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.2% 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 | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 15.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 14.0% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 11.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 40.1% | 33.2% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -48.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 8.2% | 4.7% | -3.5% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 12.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 10.7% |
In this area, just 37% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 37% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -46.2% |
| European Union | 14.8% | 19.4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 7% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.2% | 31.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 25.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.7% | 37% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -46.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 19% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.2% | 10% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.8% | 19.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 17.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 14.7% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 76.7% | -25.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 10% | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.6% | 37.2% | -23.6% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 30.4% | 6.5% | 23.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithdown Road was 142.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% higher than the Arundel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Smithdown Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Arundel and the 437th highest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-08-04 | £269,850 |
| 94 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-02-01 | £107,925 |
| 80C Smithdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2021-10-05 | £48,525 |
| 80B Smithdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2021-10-05 | £49,219 |
| 86 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2021-05-25 | £135,646 |
L7 4JQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in L7 4JQ 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) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 3,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithdown Primary School Chatsworth Drive , L7 6LJ | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Earle Road , L7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Community School Eversley Street , L8 2TG | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Community Primary School Lawrence Road , L15 0EE | 2out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Overbury Street , L7 3HJ | 2out of 4 | 933 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England High School Croxteth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | 4out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,594 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wirral Metropolitan College Conway Park Campus , Conway Park CH41 4NT | - not rated | 5,439 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 | 2,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes School Selborne Street , L8 1YQ | 4out of 4 | 742 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christian Fellowship School Overbury Street , Edge Hill L7 3HL | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marydale Lodge Sch Care of: Nugent Care , 99 Edge Lane L7 2PE | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Toxteth 115 Upper Warwick Street , Liverpool L8 8HD | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts 3 Newton Court , Faraday Road L13 1EJ | - not rated | 1,671 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & A Takeaway Cafe | 74 Smithdown Road | 67 yd | |
| Chicksters | 54 Smithdown Road | 140 yd | |
| The Earl Marshall | 107 Earle Road | 258 yd | |
| Red Sea Restaurant | 19 Lodge Lane | 322 yd | |
| Taj Syrian Restaurant | 45 Lodge Lane | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boundary Pub | 2A Smithdown Road | 362 yd | |
| The Ashdale | 17 Lawrence Road | 546 yd | |
| Chaplins Bar | 145 Lodge Lane | 595 yd | |
| Willow Bank | 329 Smithdown Road | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blingz | 94 Smithdown Road | 10 yd | |
| Real Taste | 106 - 118 Smithdown Road | 108 yd | |
| Raggas | 58 Smithdown Road | 131 yd | |
| Fritto | 149 Smithdown Road | 259 yd | |
| Nasema Takeaway | 169 Smithdown Road | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 35 Lawrence Road | 682 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Supermarket, 281 Smithdown Road | 766 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, 126 Smithdown Road | 770 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 20 - 22 Wavertree Retail Park | 791 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 1 Wavertree Retail Park | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Blanch C Of E High School EARLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 142 yd |
| Unity Youth And Community Centre DOVE STREET | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Tiber Park (Closed) Coltart Road | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Tiber Football Centre Tiber Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 647 yd |
| The Methodist Centre BEACONSFIELD STREET | 1,045 yd | |
| Wavertree Botanical Park Playing Fields BOTANIC ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| St Hildas Church Of England High School (Closed) Croxteth Drive | 1,087 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 | 77.4% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.