Woodbrook Avenue is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L9 8EP is located in the Orrell Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodbrook Avenue, Liverpool, L9 8EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L9 8ER, L9 8EY, L9 8EZ, L9 8HA, L9 8ES, L9 8EX, L20 6GJ, L9 8ET, L9 8EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L9 8EP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 53.2% | 54.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 45.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 37.9% | 38.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 51% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 52.7% | 52.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 31.3% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 22.4% | 18.5% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 22.1% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 27.4% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 99% | 97.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 76.7% | 17.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 74.8% | 46.2% | 28.6% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodbrook Avenue was 76.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Fazakerley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodbrook Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Fazakerley West and the 742nd lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% 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 Woodbrook Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2025-07-31 | £252,161 |
| 14 Woodbrook Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-09-13 | £277,522 |
| 40 Woodbrook Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-02-16 | £343,180 |
| 53 Woodbrook Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-06-27 | £279,034 |
| 20 Woodbrook Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-09-03 | £232,714 |
L9 8EP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 3,230 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 | 4,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longmoor Infant and Nursery School Park Vale Road , L9 2DG | - not rated | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist's Primary School Rice Lane , L9 2BW | - not rated | 806 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roberts Primary School Pennington Avenue , L20 6JQ | - not rated | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor Community Primary School Hall Lane , L9 0EU | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor Junior School Longmoor Lane , L9 0EU | - not rated | 826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,108 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 | 673 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Motiv8 School Gordon Centre, Brecon Avenue , L30 1RQ | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Thorn School Barlows Lane , Fazakerley L9 9EH | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 , Cavendish Drive L9 1NB | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarus Tapas Bar And Grill | 109 Orrell Lane | 268 yd | |
| Orrell Park Hotel | 109 Orrell Lane | 268 yd | |
| Orrell & Hardys | 89 Orrell Lane | 302 yd | |
| Cafe Mania | 1a Bridle Way | 485 yd | |
| TSR Dessert Bar | 1a Bridle Way | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vons bar | 76 Moss Lane | 499 yd | |
| The Cuckoo | 123 - 127 Moss Lane | 585 yd | |
| Orrell Park Ballroom | 6A Moss Lane | 623 yd | |
| The Vale Bar (Mo’s Bistro @81) | 81 Walton Vale | 667 yd | |
| The Windsor | 1 Walton Vale | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Parkgate Fish and Chips | 83 Orrell Lane | 313 yd | |
| Sayers | 70 Moss Lane | 495 yd | |
| Rizo Pizza | 80 Moss Lane | 501 yd | |
| Fongs Fish & Chip Shop | 89 Moss Lane | 531 yd | |
| Orrell Tandoori | 67 Moss Lane | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Orrell Lane | 268 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 24 Walton Vale | 715 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 14 Longmoor Lane | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Time Sports Club (Closed) Orrell Lane | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Tdp Solicitors Stadium VESTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Former St Augustines School Playing Field (Closed) Kingfield Road | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Trinity Lawn Tennis Club 25A 25A LYNWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 935 yd |
| Jefferey Humble Field Track (Closed) Long Lane | athletics tracks | 1,020 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.