Is Fairfield in Liverpool a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics 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 Fairfield older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Fairfield and Liverpool? What is the claimant count in Fairfield and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.What are the occupations of the residents of Fairfield?
The largest employment sector in Fairfield is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 21.86% |
| Professional Occupations | 15.59% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 12.18% |
| Skilled Trades | 8.83% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.59% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 8.2% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 7.77% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 6.01% |
Fairfield & 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 Fairfield in the Liverpool local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Kensington and Fairfield | 65.5% | 34.5% |
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| Liverpool | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Fairfield compared to other wards in Liverpool
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Kensington and Fairfield | 65.5% | 34.5% |
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| 2 | Princes Park | 67.74% | 32.26% |
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| 3 | Picton | 68.6% | 31.4% |
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| 4 | Central | 69.57% | 30.43% |
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| 5 | Riverside | 77.27% | 22.73% |
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| 6 | Everton | 79.51% | 20.5% |
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| 7 | Tuebrook and Stoneycroft | 81.04% | 18.96% |
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| 8 | Anfield | 81.4% | 18.6% |
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| 9 | Kirkdale | 81.68% | 18.32% |
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| 10 | Norris Green | 85.47% | 14.53% |
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| 11 | County | 86.32% | 13.68% |
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| 12 | Greenbank | 86.65% | 13.35% |
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| 13 | St Michael's | 88.14% | 11.86% |
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| 14 | Old Swan | 88.75% | 11.25% |
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| 15 | Speke-Garston | 89.25% | 10.75% |
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| 16 | Wavertree | 89.27% | 10.73% |
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| 17 | Yew Tree | 89.53% | 10.47% |
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| 18 | Croxteth | 89.92% | 10.08% |
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| 19 | Church | 91.49% | 8.51% |
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| 20 | Knotty Ash | 91.6% | 8.4% |
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| 21 | Cressington | 91.98% | 8.02% |
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| 22 | Clubmoor | 92.03% | 7.97% |
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| 23 | Mossley Hill | 92.42% | 7.58% |
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| 24 | Woolton | 92.7% | 7.31% |
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| 25 | Allerton and Hunts Cross | 93.08% | 6.92% |
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| 26 | Fazakerley | 93.39% | 6.61% |
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| 27 | Warbreck | 94.08% | 5.92% |
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| 28 | Childwall | 94.23% | 5.77% |
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| 29 | West Derby | 94.3% | 5.7% |
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| 30 | Belle Vale | 94.56% | 5.44% |
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';Fairfield is ranked 1 out of 30 wards in Liverpool for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Fairfield Health Statistics
Kensington and Fairfield has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Kensington and Fairfield | 46.8% | 31.33% | 13.5% | 6.15% | 2.22% |
| 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
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 |
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| 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
Fairfield 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 |
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| Liverpool | 5.9% | -0.5% |
| North West | 4.3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 40.65% |
| In Part-Time Work | 30.25% |
| Unemployed | 10.35% |
Fairfield Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Kensington and Fairfield.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 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 | |
Fairfield Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Fairfield 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
In this first table we have compared Fairfield to the national average for England.
| Level | Kensington and Fairfield | England |
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| No Qualifications | 27.55% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.35% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 9.48% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.39% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 19.84% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 27.64% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Fairfield and Liverpool
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Fairfield either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 25.74 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 74.26 of Fairfield residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Kensington and Fairfield | 25.74% | 74.26% |
| Liverpool | 46.77% | 53.23% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Fairfield has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Fairfield compared to other wards in Liverpool
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Childwall | 83.73% | 16.27% |
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| 2 | Church (Liverpool) | 81.24% | 18.76% |
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| 3 | Allerton and Hunts Cross | 76.96% | 23.04% |
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| 4 | Mossley Hill | 74.99% | 25.01% |
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| 5 | West Derby | 74.91% | 25.09% |
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| 6 | Woolton | 74.05% | 25.95% |
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| 7 | Cressington | 69.63% | 30.37% |
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| 8 | Fazakerley | 61.03% | 38.97% |
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| 9 | Wavertree | 60.3% | 39.7% |
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| 10 | Warbreck (Liverpool) | 59.24% | 40.76% |
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| 11 | Croxteth | 58.63% | 41.37% |
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| 12 | Knotty Ash | 58.13% | 41.87% |
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| 13 | Yew Tree | 53.18% | 46.82% |
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| 14 | Old Swan | 50.61% | 49.39% |
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| 15 | Belle Vale (Liverpool) | 48.29% | 51.71% |
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| 16 | Clubmoor | 47.01% | 52.99% |
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| 17 | St Michael's (Liverpool) | 46.31% | 53.69% |
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| 18 | Tuebrook and Stoneycroft | 43.95% | 56.05% |
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| 19 | Anfield | 39.82% | 60.18% |
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| 20 | County | 39.29% | 60.71% |
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| 21 | Norris Green | 39.14% | 60.86% |
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| 22 | Speke-Garston | 38.78% | 61.22% |
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| 23 | Greenbank | 36.84% | 63.16% |
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| 24 | Kirkdale | 27.58% | 72.42% |
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| 25 | Picton | 26.02% | 73.98% |
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| 26 | Kensington and Fairfield | 25.74% | 74.26% |
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| 27 | Everton (Liverpool) | 25.11% | 74.89% |
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| 28 | Riverside (Liverpool) | 22.16% | 77.84% |
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| 29 | Central (Liverpool) | 17.4% | 82.6% |
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| 30 | Princes Park (Liverpool) | 14.55% | 85.45% |
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Fairfield is ranked 26 out of 30 wards in Liverpool for the percentage of home owners.What is the population of Fairfield and Liverpool?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Liverpool including Fairfield. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| 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 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
