Chesnut Grove is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 4LU 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 Chesnut Grove, Bootle, L20 4LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 4PB, L20 4NY, L20 4NZ, L20 4PF, L20 5DG, L20 4XY, L20 4PE, L20 5DA, L20 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L20 4LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47% | 48.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 4LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 47.7% | 55.6% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 25.5% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 8.6% | -6.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3.7% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (68.2%) 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 | 39% | 35% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 33.2% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 23.9% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 6.3% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 4LU this area, 29.9% 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.5% | 29.9% | -24.6% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 18.9% | 13.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.5% | 16.4% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 98.8% | 94.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97% | 95.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 37.4% | 13.5% | 23.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chesnut Grove was 300.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.9% higher than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chesnut Grove has the 13th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 39th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Chesnut Grove, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2015-07-23 | £76,898 |
| 107 Chesnut Grove, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2014-11-21 | £81,917 |
| 105 Chesnut Grove, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2006-02-10 | £93,290 |
| 105 Chesnut Grove, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £22,500 | 1998-12-21 | £101,616 |
| 109 Chesnut Grove, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £22,250 | 1998-08-28 | £101,310 |
L20 4LU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in L20 4LU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 5,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Gray Primary School Chestnut Grove , L20 4LX | - not rated | 148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gray Primary School Chestnut Grove , L20 4LX | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gray Junior School Chesnut Grove , L20 4LX | - not rated | 148 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gray Nursery and Infant School Salisbury Road , L20 4LR | - not rated | 254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Catholic Primary School Chesnut Grove , L20 4LX | - not rated | 297 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School Orrell Road , Litherland L21 8NU | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educ8 Liverpool Elm Road , Seaforth L21 3TG | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundations for LIFE School Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 2,866 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway Educational Guidance Unit Arnot Street , L4 4ED | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Appletree, (May Logan Cent | May Logan Health Centre, 294 Knowsley Road | 200 yd | |
| Kindfulness Coffee Club | 164 Knowsley Road | 283 yd | |
| PSD Sports Lounge | 443d Stanley Road | 374 yd | |
| Karen's Cafe | 467 Stanley Road | 392 yd | |
| Linacre Bridge Community Hub | Johnsons Pavillion, 546 Stanley Road | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Hotel | 129 Marsh Lane | 363 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | 114 Knowsley Road | 385 yd | |
| Brunswick Youth Club | Brunswick Boys Club, Marsh Lane | 452 yd | |
| Pacific Hotel | 168 Linacre Road | 462 yd | |
| The Alexandra | 194-196 Marsh Lane | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo's Pizza | 236 Knowsley Road | 119 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 204 Knowsley Road | 159 yd | |
| Sunny Fish & Chips | 149 Knowsley Road | 256 yd | |
| Dong Sing | 127 Marsh Lane | 365 yd | |
| Via Fast Food Ltd | 97 Marsh Lane | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days Bootle Go Local | 185/187 Linacre Road | 498 yd | |
| Lidl | 290 Marsh Lane | 773 yd | |
| Asda Stores | 81 Strand Road | 822 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 94-97 New Strand The Hexagon | 843 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 16 Parkside | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bootle Leisure Centre Washington Parade | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 398 yd |
| The Fitness Connection 81-83 81-83 SEAFORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 927 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.