Peter Mahon Way is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 4EJ 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 Peter Mahon Way, Bootle, L20 4EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 4EL, L20 4EF, L20 4XA, L20 4DX, L20 4EH, L20 4EA, L20 4UZ, L20 4UY, L20 4DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L20 4EJ is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 44.8% | 44.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 55.2% | 55.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 4EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 47.3% | 58% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 22.1% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Separated | 8.5% | 3.8% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 4.6% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.5% | 35.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 25% | 28.8% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 19.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 14.6% | 12.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 8.5% |
| Very bad health | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 4EJ this area, 31.4% 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.9% | 31.4% | -16.5% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 18.4% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 91.8% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 97.4% | 89.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 89% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peter Mahon Way was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% lower than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peter Mahon Way has the 15th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 435th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Peter Mahon Way, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2024-10-11 | £117,305 |
| 14 Peter Mahon Way, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-05-24 | £153,360 |
| 32 Peter Mahon Way, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-09-21 | £90,498 |
| 28 Peter Mahon Way, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2021-09-10 | £119,348 |
| 44 Peter Mahon Way, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2021-09-06 | £82,813 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 4,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic Primary School Chesnut Grove , L20 4LX | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gray Primary School Chestnut Grove , L20 4LX | 2out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linacre Primary School Thornton Road , L20 5ED | 2out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School Brookhill Road , Waterworks Street L20 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lander Road Primary School Pennington Road , Litherland L21 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 3,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Free School 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 3out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 3,154 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 3,387 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 3,559 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group at Asda | 81 Strand Road | 178 yd | |
| Harrisons Tea Room | Unit 1b, Stella Nova, Washington Parade | 374 yd | |
| The Cafe at TJs | 73 New Strand The Hexagon | 461 yd | |
| Subway | Kiosk 1, 73 New Strand The Hexagon | 473 yd | |
| Activity for All CIC | Bootle Stadium Sports Centre, Maguire Avenue | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Youth Club | Brunswick Boys Club, Marsh Lane | 240 yd | |
| The Alexandra | 194-196 Marsh Lane | 249 yd | |
| Salisbury Hotel | 129 Marsh Lane | 305 yd | |
| Lock & Quay | 2 Irlam Road | 459 yd | |
| The Jolly's | 280 Marsh Lane | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku Streetfood | 81 Strand Road | 178 yd | |
| Dong Sing | 127 Marsh Lane | 311 yd | |
| Via Fast Food Ltd | 97 Marsh Lane | 372 yd | |
| New Rongs | 95 Marsh Lane | 375 yd | |
| BN's Peri Peri | 59 Marsh Lane | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | 81 Strand Road | 178 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 94-97 New Strand The Hexagon | 461 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Washington Parade | 480 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 16 Parkside | 520 yd | |
| Lidl | 290 Marsh Lane | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bootle Leisure Centre Washington Parade | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 590 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 | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.8% |
| 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 | 5.4% |
| Median download speed | 43.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.