Benedict Street is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 2EN is located in the Linacre 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 2EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 2EP, L20 2EJ, L20 2EQ, L20 2ES, L20 2ED, L20 2EA, L20 2AA, L20 2DS, L20 2JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L20 2EN is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 46.5% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 53.5% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 2EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 41.9% | 56% | 14.1% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 26.1% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11% | 12% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 3.8% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 37.9% | 53.9% | 16.0% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 25% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 14.5% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2EN this area, 34.2% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.3% | 34.2% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 10.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 7.1% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 18.5% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 18.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.7% | 85.5% | -13.2% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 72.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 72.5% | -20.0% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 16.5% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 72.3% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 67.7% | 46.2% | 21.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benedict Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Derby average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Benedict Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-09-13 | £87,099 |
| 34 Benedict Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-05-23 | £93,112 |
| 36 Benedict Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2024-03-01 | £87,248 |
| 2 Benedict Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2019-06-14 | £87,908 |
| 16 Benedict Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £44,500 | 2018-04-04 | £66,781 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,348 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 | 4,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 5,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Primary School Quarry Road , Bootle L20 9LJ | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School Fonthill Road , L4 1QD | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School Hale Road , L4 3RL | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School Margaret Road , Walton L4 3RX | 4out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Fountains Road , Kirkdale L4 1UN | 4out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,694 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 | 5,109 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 5,303 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton Free School 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peregrinate School 14 Swinderby Drive , Melling L31 1JW | - not rated | 3,460 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community by Nature | 40-42 Hertford Road | 390 yd | |
| Collingwood Boats Canteen | 72 St Johns Road | 448 yd | |
| L20 Hotel School | Hugh Baird College, Balliol Road | 475 yd | |
| L20 Hotelschool | Hugh Baird College Pembroke Centre, Balliol Road | 475 yd | |
| Brasenose Road Cafe | 51 - 53 Bankhall Street | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitch Pine | 451 Stanley Road | 173 yd | |
| Firwood Bootle Cricket Club | Wadham Road | 198 yd | |
| Hawthorne Public House | 47 Hawthorne Road | 388 yd | |
| Peacock Hotel | 355 Westminster Road | 393 yd | |
| Liverpool Brewing Company | 39 Brasenose Road | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Harbour | 6 Miranda Road | 119 yd | |
| Il Fornino | 47 Stanley Road | 173 yd | |
| Nutelle Bar | 70 Stanley Road | 213 yd | |
| Red and Blue Fried Chicken | 75 Stanley Road | 255 yd | |
| Lee Hing | 89 Stanley Road | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 50-56 Stanley Road | 158 yd | |
| One Below | 299-303 New Strand The Esplanade | 791 yd | |
| Local Hub | 227 Stanley Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College BALLIOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Hurricane Combat & Fitness Unit 3 Unit 3 | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Kirkdale Community Centre THE GORDON THE GORDON STANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 979 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 237.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.