Liverpool Neighbourhood Guide

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 this neighbourhood 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

This neighbourhood 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 French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, Fine Arts, and International Baccalaureate.

Public Schools

11

Catholic Schools

6

Public

Catholic

Having Fun in Liverpool

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Liverpool feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 8 parks in this neighbourhood, 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 110 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Pickering. 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 this neighbourhood, 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 this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Liverpool 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%