Benedict Street is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 2EL is located in the Derby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Benedict Street, Bootle, L20 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 2EH, L20 2EW, L20 2EG, L20 2ER, L20 2DT, L20 2ET, L20 2HU, L20 2DR, L20 2DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L20 2EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around L20 2EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.4% | 56.6% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 20.8% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 13.7% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 44.6% | 44.6% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 27.7% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 18% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around L20 2EL this area, 30.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 30.8% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 19.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 14.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 20.2% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 83.2% | -15.7% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 80.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.3% | 80.8% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 10% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 81.6% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 64.9% | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benedict Street was 65.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Benedict Street has the 28th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 356th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Benedict Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £67,959 | 2025-03-31 | £70,713 |
| 113 Benedict Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2024-10-25 | £70,957 |
| 143 Benedict Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-03-22 | £73,449 |
| 139 Benedict Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2023-06-16 | £104,448 |
| 93 Benedict Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-11-17 | £115,920 |
L20 2EL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,273 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 | 4,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Junior School Bedford Road , L20 9NB | - not rated | 238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Infant School Bedford Road , L20 9NB | - not rated | 238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence's Church of England Junior Mixed and Infant School Westminster Road , L4 3TQ | - not rated | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmintster County Primary School Westminster Road , L4 3TQ | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Primary School Quarry Road , Bootle L20 9LJ | - not rated | 572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | - not rated | 932 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | 2out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Technology & Applied Learning Specialist College Queen's Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anfield Community Comprehensive School Priory Road , L4 2SL | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 5,091 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 5,314 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 5,320 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsway Educational Guidance Unit Arnot Street , L4 4ED | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Free School & Football College 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotunda Independent School for Excellent 107-115 Great Mersey Street , Kirkdale L5 2PL | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 , Cavendish Drive L9 1NB | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L20 Hotel School | Hugh Baird College, Balliol Road | 504 yd | |
| L20 Hotelschool | Hugh Baird College Pembroke Centre, Balliol Road | 504 yd | |
| Community by Nature | 40-42 Hertford Road | 541 yd | |
| Collingwood Boats Canteen | 72 St Johns Road | 701 yd | |
| 14 Bar & Grill | Daniel House, 31 Trinity Road | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Public House | 47 Hawthorne Road | 141 yd | |
| Peacock Hotel | 355 Westminster Road | 187 yd | |
| Firwood Bootle Cricket Club | Wadham Road | 243 yd | |
| Pitch Pine | 451 Stanley Road | 417 yd | |
| Bootle Provincial Club | 2 University Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Eaza | 53 Hawthorne Road | 141 yd | |
| Real Taste | 33 Hawthorne Road | 141 yd | |
| Happy Harbour | 6 Miranda Road | 159 yd | |
| Chungy's Chinese Takeaway | 12 Hawthorne Road | 171 yd | |
| Finnigans Fast Food | 70 Hawthorne Road | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 50-56 Stanley Road | 347 yd | |
| One Below | 299-303 New Strand The Esplanade | 687 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 49A County Road | 950 yd | |
| Local Hub | 227 Stanley Road | 1,014 yd | |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre | 222 - 228 Walton Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College BALLIOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Hurricane Combat & Fitness Unit 3 Unit 3 | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Ladies Workout Express (Closed) 75-79 75-79 County Road | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Hillside High School BREEZE HILL | 934 yd | |
| Universal Fitness Studio (Closed) Walton Road | health and fitness suite | 1,047 yd |
| Kirkdale Community Centre THE GORDON THE GORDON STANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,077 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.