Wensleydale is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L9 8DL is located in the Orrell 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 Wensleydale, Liverpool, L9 8DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L9 8DG, L9 8DW, L9 8DQ, L9 8DN, L9 8DD, L9 8DJ, L9 8DA, L9 8HR, L9 4SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L9 8DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 51.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45% | 48.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.1% | 39.9% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 44.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 8.5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 41.9% | 42.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 37.5% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 15.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 17.1% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 13.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 21.3% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 18% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.8% | 98.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 98.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 74.2% | 46.2% | 28.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wensleydale was 33.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Fazakerley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wensleydale has the 10th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Fazakerley North and the 321st lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Wensleydale, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2025-01-20 | £52,891 |
| 8 Wensleydale, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-06-21 | £122,149 |
| 11 Wensleydale, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2023-08-04 | £146,636 |
| 1 Wensleydale, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-04-01 | £145,768 |
| 20 Wensleydale, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2021-11-30 | £168,072 |
L9 8DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 3,624 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 | 4,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longmoor Community Primary School Hall Lane , L9 0EU | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor Junior School Longmoor Lane , L9 0EU | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor Infant and Nursery School Park Vale Road , L9 2DG | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic Junior School Cedar Road , L9 9AF | - not rated | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist's Primary School Rice Lane , L9 2BW | - not rated | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 3,330 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations for LIFE School Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Motiv8 School Gordon Centre, Brecon Avenue , L30 1RQ | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Thorn School Barlows Lane , Fazakerley L9 9EH | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fazakerley Open Air School Higher Lane , L9 7AG | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 , Cavendish Drive L9 1NB | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tiny Tavern | 5 Warbreck Moor | 340 yd | |
| safi's desserts | 97 Walton Vale | 359 yd | |
| Allure Coffee and Sandwich Bar | Unit 3, 3 Warbreck Avenue | 367 yd | |
| Black Bull | 2 Warbreck Moor | 386 yd | |
| Kurdina Restaurant and Bar | 73 Walton Vale | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vale Bar (Mo’s Bistro @81) | 81 Walton Vale | 398 yd | |
| Orrell Park Ballroom | 6A Moss Lane | 572 yd | |
| The Windsor | 1 Walton Vale | 578 yd | |
| Joey Orrys | 499 Rice Lane | 656 yd | |
| Vons bar | 76 Moss Lane | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos | 41 Warbreck Moor | 325 yd | |
| Little Ange's cafe | 25 Warbreck Moor | 326 yd | |
| Arong | 51 Warbreck Moor | 336 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 113 Walton Vale | 337 yd | |
| Waterfields | 109 Walton Vale | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 14 Longmoor Lane | 448 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 24 Walton Vale | 485 yd | |
| Asda | Orrell Lane | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tdp Solicitors Stadium VESTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Leisure Time Sports Club (Closed) Orrell Lane | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Jefferey Humble Field Track (Closed) Long Lane | athletics tracks | 647 yd |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 920 yd |
| The Railway Club MELLING ROAD | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Trinity Lawn Tennis Club 25A 25A LYNWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 976 yd |
| Rice Lane Recreation Ground RICE LANE | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 65.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 35.0% |
| Median download speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 34.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 34.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5.69 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.