We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Allerton in Liverpool from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Allerton older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Allerton and Liverpool? Is Allerton an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Allerton Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Allerton residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
| Level | Allerton and Hunts Cross | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 17.67% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.92% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 12.47% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.16% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.01% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 36.96% | 33.92% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Allerton & Liverpool Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Allerton in the Liverpool local area district.
Allerton has a lower rate of immigrants than Liverpool, the North West region and England as a whole.| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| Allerton and Hunts Cross | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| Liverpool | 85.09% | 14.91% |
| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Allerton compared to other wards in Liverpool
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kensington and Fairfield | 65.5% | 34.5% |
| 2 | Princes Park | 67.74% | 32.26% |
| 3 | Picton | 68.6% | 31.4% |
| 4 | Central | 69.57% | 30.43% |
| 5 | Riverside | 77.27% | 22.73% |
| 6 | Everton | 79.51% | 20.5% |
| 7 | Tuebrook and Stoneycroft | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| 8 | Anfield | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| 9 | Kirkdale | 81.68% | 18.32% |
| 10 | Norris Green | 85.47% | 14.53% |
| 11 | County | 86.32% | 13.68% |
| 12 | Greenbank | 86.65% | 13.35% |
| 13 | St Michael's | 88.14% | 11.86% |
| 14 | Old Swan | 88.75% | 11.25% |
| 15 | Speke-Garston | 89.25% | 10.75% |
| 16 | Wavertree | 89.27% | 10.73% |
| 17 | Yew Tree | 89.53% | 10.47% |
| 18 | Croxteth | 89.92% | 10.08% |
| 19 | Church | 91.49% | 8.51% |
| 20 | Knotty Ash | 91.6% | 8.4% |
| 21 | Cressington | 91.98% | 8.02% |
| 22 | Clubmoor | 92.03% | 7.97% |
| 23 | Mossley Hill | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 24 | Woolton | 92.7% | 7.31% |
| 25 | Allerton and Hunts Cross | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 26 | Fazakerley | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 27 | Warbreck | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 28 | Childwall | 94.23% | 5.77% |
| 29 | West Derby | 94.3% | 5.7% |
| 30 | Belle Vale | 94.56% | 5.44% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Allerton Health Statistics
Allerton and Hunts Cross has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton and Hunts Cross | 51.38% | 30.41% | 12.3% | 4.29% | 1.61% |
| Liverpool | 47.69% | 30.93% | 13.4% | 5.98% | 2% |
| North West | 47.73% | 32.71% | 13.36% | 4.77% | 1.43% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How has the health of residents in Liverpool changed since 2011?
Liverpool residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.42% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 46.73% | 30.47% | 14.03% | 6.68% | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 47.69% | 30.93% | 13.4% | 5.98% | 2% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2011/2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Allerton Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Liverpool.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 5.9% | -0.5% |
| North West | 4.3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 55.95% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.39% |
| Unemployed | 3.91% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Allerton Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Allerton and Hunts Cross.| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Allerton and Liverpool
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Allerton either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.96 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.04 of Allerton residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Allerton and Hunts Cross | 76.96% | 23.04% |
| Liverpool | 46.77% | 53.23% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Allerton has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Allerton compared to other wards in Liverpool
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Childwall | 83.73% | 16.27% |
| 2 | Church (Liverpool) | 81.24% | 18.76% |
| 3 | Allerton and Hunts Cross | 76.96% | 23.04% |
| 4 | Mossley Hill | 74.99% | 25.01% |
| 5 | West Derby | 74.91% | 25.09% |
| 6 | Woolton | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 7 | Cressington | 69.63% | 30.37% |
| 8 | Fazakerley | 61.03% | 38.97% |
| 9 | Wavertree | 60.3% | 39.7% |
| 10 | Warbreck (Liverpool) | 59.24% | 40.76% |
| 11 | Croxteth | 58.63% | 41.37% |
| 12 | Knotty Ash | 58.13% | 41.87% |
| 13 | Yew Tree | 53.18% | 46.82% |
| 14 | Old Swan | 50.61% | 49.39% |
| 15 | Belle Vale (Liverpool) | 48.29% | 51.71% |
| 16 | Clubmoor | 47.01% | 52.99% |
| 17 | St Michael's (Liverpool) | 46.31% | 53.69% |
| 18 | Tuebrook and Stoneycroft | 43.95% | 56.05% |
| 19 | Anfield | 39.82% | 60.18% |
| 20 | County | 39.29% | 60.71% |
| 21 | Norris Green | 39.14% | 60.86% |
| 22 | Speke-Garston | 38.78% | 61.22% |
| 23 | Greenbank | 36.84% | 63.16% |
| 24 | Kirkdale | 27.58% | 72.42% |
| 25 | Picton | 26.02% | 73.98% |
| 26 | Kensington and Fairfield | 25.74% | 74.26% |
| 27 | Everton (Liverpool) | 25.11% | 74.89% |
| 28 | Riverside (Liverpool) | 22.16% | 77.84% |
| 29 | Central (Liverpool) | 17.4% | 82.6% |
| 30 | Princes Park (Liverpool) | 14.55% | 85.45% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Allerton?
The largest employment sector in Allerton is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Professional Occupations | 25.22% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.44% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 11.87% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 11.29% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.77% |
| Skilled Trades | 7.79% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.47% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.54% |
What is the population of Allerton and Liverpool?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Liverpool including Allerton. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Allerton and Hunts Cross | 14757 |
| Anfield | 14722 |
| Belle Vale | 14868 |
| Central | 35830 |
| Childwall | 13401 |
| Church | 13669 |
| Clubmoor | 14893 |
| County | 14079 |
| Cressington | 15247 |
| Croxteth | 14311 |
| Everton | 16839 |
| Fazakerley | 16195 |
| Greenbank | 15956 |
| Kensington and Fairfield | 17948 |
| Kirkdale | 17791 |
| Knotty Ash | 12973 |
| Mossley Hill | 12858 |
| Norris Green | 18483 |
| Old Swan | 15729 |
| Picton | 19987 |
| Princes Park | 20898 |
| Riverside | 24096 |
| Speke-Garston | 21432 |
| St Michael's | 12773 |
| Tuebrook and Stoneycroft | 17146 |
| Warbreck | 16013 |
| Wavertree | 14634 |
| West Derby | 13604 |
| Woolton | 13036 |
| Yew Tree | 16306 |
| Liverpool Total | 500474 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
