In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.
Liverpool is a residential neighbourhood with plenty of green space and a diverse population.
Liverpool has mostly single-detached homes, with a mix of older and newer construction.
Liverpool is home to a diverse community of families, young professionals, and retirees.
You'll love the great schools, parks, and recreational facilities in Liverpool.
Liverpool has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. The Liverpool neighbourhood is in north central Pickering. The West Duffins Creek, the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor within the hydro transmission corridor to the north, and Pine Creek offer plenty of natural green space and wooded areas. Largely residential, Liverpool is also home to a hydro transformer station in the northern region, as well as retail and commercial services areas along Kingston Road and at the Dixie Road and Finch Avenue intersection. Development in Liverpool began in the 1970s, and houses are mostly single-detached, with some townhome complexes. The area has easy access to Highway 401.
People & Families in Liverpool
Families with kids make up 57% of households in Liverpool, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 14% of households are one person living alone. People in Liverpool come from 131 different ethnic origins, and 33% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
6,155
Neighbourhood Population
18,647
Household Size
- 1 person - 13%
- 2 persons - 28%
- 3 persons - 21%
- 4 persons - 23%
- 5 or more persons - 13%
Household Types
- One-person households - 13%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 56%
- Couples without children - 23%
- Multiple families in household - 5%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 29%
- 2 children - 30%
- 3 or more children - 9%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 70%
- 65 years and over - 13%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 23%
- Canadian - 19%
- Scottish - 17%
- Irish - 15%
- East Indian - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 6%
- 35 to 44 years - 15%
- 45 to 54 years - 23%
- 55 to 64 years - 29%
- 65 to 74 years - 15%
- 75 to 84 years - 4%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 18%
- 60 to 69 years - 12%
- over 70 years - 5%
Liverpool Schools
Liverpool has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 11 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Fine Arts, Advanced Placement, French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Gifted/Talented Program.
Public Schools
11
Catholic Schools
6
Public
Having Fun in Liverpool
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 8 parks in Liverpool, with 43 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.
Number of Parks
8
Number of Recreation Facilities
43
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 8
- Tennis Courts - 6
- Volleyball Court - 1
- Basketball Courts - 6
- Ball Diamonds - 5
- Sports Fields - 8
- Track - 1
- Sports Courts - 6
- Trails - 2
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Getting Around in Liverpool
There are 104 transit stops in Liverpool. Rail stations include Pickering GO. In Liverpool, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 20%
- Commute to another city - 78%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 78%
- Transit - 16%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 21%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 23%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 17%
- 60 minutes and over - 21%
- Less than 15 minutes - 16%
Work and Education in Liverpool
In Liverpool, 32% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 69% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 3%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 3%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 12%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 16%
- $200,000 and over - 13%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 21%
- Sales and service occupations - 21%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 10%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 9%
- Health care and social assistance - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 63% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 31% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Liverpool Homes
In Liverpool, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 26% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 7% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 63%
- Semi-detached house - 13%
- Duplex - 4%
- Row house - 14%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 3%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 1%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 8%
- Not condominium - 91%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 3%
- 2 bedrooms - 2%
- 3 bedrooms - 47%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 47%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 30%
- 1981 to 1990 - 43%
- 1991 to 2000 - 15%
- 2001 to 2005 - 4%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 2%
- 1960 or before - 3%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 92%
- Renter - 6%