Pope Street is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 4PH 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 Pope Street, Bootle, L20 4PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 4PL, L20 4PS, L20 4UG, L20 4PT, L20 4NH, L20 4PR, L20 4PN, L20 4PU, L20 4PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L20 4PH is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 45.9% | 46.9% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 54.1% | 53.1% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 4PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% 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 | 57.9% | 62.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 24.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 19.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (65.8%) 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 | 44.7% | 38% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 27.8% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 19.5% | 11.4% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 4PH this area, 30.1% 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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 30.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 6% | -13.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 16.9% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 96.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 98% | 91.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 91.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pope Street was 128.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% higher than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pope Street has the 46th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 176th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Pope Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2025-01-28 | £53,148 |
| 46 Pope Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2025-01-16 | £79,220 |
| 26 Pope Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2023-09-20 | £83,660 |
| 18 Pope Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2021-12-21 | £83,279 |
| 26 Pope Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2021-09-24 | £64,545 |
L20 4PH 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 | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Seaforth , L21 3TE | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gray Primary School Chestnut Grove , L20 4LX | 2out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lander Road Primary School Pennington Road , Litherland L21 8HY | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School Sandy Road , Seaforth L21 1AD | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School Chesnut Grove , L20 4LX | 3out of 4 | 796 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 2,678 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 | 2,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Boys' School Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 166 yd | |
| Santorini Greek Taverna | 106 Linacre Road | 452 yd | |
| St Leonard's Youth & Community Centre | 60 Peel Road | 452 yd | |
| Caradoc Mission Community Church & Church Hall | Caradoc United Reform Church, 165 Seaforth Road | 472 yd | |
| Chung Lok Restaurant | 156-158 Linacre Road | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Hotel | 114 Knowsley Road | 132 yd | |
| Pacific Hotel | 168 Linacre Road | 474 yd | |
| Linacre Mission | Linacre Methodist Mission, Linacre Road | 498 yd | |
| Saltbox | 83 Linacre Road | 524 yd | |
| Caradoc Hotel | 275 Crosby Road South | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 101 (Jens) | 101 Knowsley Road | 85 yd | |
| Pizza Zone | 93 Knowsley Road | 92 yd | |
| Wing Wah | 89 Knowsley Road | 95 yd | |
| Sweets Wonderland | 81 Knowsley Road | 123 yd | |
| Vindaloo Takeaway | 128 Knowsley Road | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days Bootle Go Local | 185/187 Linacre Road | 506 yd | |
| Lidl | Wellington Road | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Connection 81-83 81-83 SEAFORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Bootle Leisure Centre Washington Parade | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 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 | 121.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.