Percy Street is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 4PG 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 Percy Street, Bootle, L20 4PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 4SQ, L20 4PQ, L20 4PE, L20 4SG, L20 4SF, L20 4PF, L20 4NY, L20 4SE, L20 4NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L20 4PG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 53.1% | 49.6% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.4% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 4PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 57% | 57% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 27.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 39.7% | 42.3% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 16.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 27.4% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 17.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.4% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 19.9% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% 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% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 89.6% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 98.7% | 88.2% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 88.2% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Percy Street was 170.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.6% higher than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Percy Street has the 31st highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 112th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Percy Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-04-16 | £98,991 |
| 77 Percy Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2024-01-18 | £107,237 |
| 19 Percy Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-11-10 | £87,192 |
| 45 Percy Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2023-09-22 | £93,313 |
| 53 Percy Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-04-07 | £114,301 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,149 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 | 2out of 4 | 395 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School Chesnut Grove , L20 4LX | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Seaforth , L21 3TE | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lander Road Primary School Pennington Road , Litherland L21 8HY | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linacre Primary School Thornton Road , L20 5ED | 2out of 4 | 841 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 | 1,528 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 2,746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,898 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 | 2,770 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 3,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 3,380 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Free School 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 3out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindfulness Coffee Club | 164 Knowsley Road | 151 yd | |
| St Leonard's Youth & Community Centre | 60 Peel Road | 294 yd | |
| The Appletree, (May Logan Cent | May Logan Health Centre, 294 Knowsley Road | 371 yd | |
| Karen's Cafe | 467 Stanley Road | 526 yd | |
| PSD Sports Lounge | 443d Stanley Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Hotel | 114 Knowsley Road | 233 yd | |
| Salisbury Hotel | 129 Marsh Lane | 397 yd | |
| Brunswick Youth Club | Brunswick Boys Club, Marsh Lane | 464 yd | |
| Pacific Hotel | 168 Linacre Road | 534 yd | |
| The Alexandra | 194-196 Marsh Lane | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | 204 Knowsley Road | 115 yd | |
| Sunny Fish & Chips | 149 Knowsley Road | 170 yd | |
| Vindaloo Takeaway | 128 Knowsley Road | 232 yd | |
| Cafe 101 (Jens) | 101 Knowsley Road | 250 yd | |
| Mo's Pizza | 236 Knowsley Road | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days Bootle Go Local | 185/187 Linacre Road | 573 yd | |
| Asda Stores | 81 Strand Road | 874 yd | |
| Lidl | Wellington Road | 927 yd | |
| Lidl | 290 Marsh Lane | 930 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 94-97 New Strand The Hexagon | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bootle Leisure Centre Washington Parade | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| The Fitness Connection 81-83 81-83 SEAFORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 797 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.