Collins Close is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 4UG is located in the Linacre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Collins Close, Bootle, L20 4UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 4NH, L20 4PL, L20 4PH, L20 4NR, L20 4PN, L20 4PR, L20 4PS, L20 4QD, L20 4QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L20 4UG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.2% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.8% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46% | 40.7% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 28.1% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 20.8% | 22.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 16.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.1%) 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 | 31.3% | 36% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 26.1% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 29% | 7.7% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Bad health | 17.1% | 7.4% | -9.7% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 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 4UG this area, 43.6% 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 11.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.1% | 43.6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 25.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 11% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 8.7% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -21.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.5% | 86.9% | -10.6% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 96.7% | 84.4% | -12.3% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 84.1% | -12.2% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 31.6% | 13.5% | 18.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collins Close was 287.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.2% higher than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Collins Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 45th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 216.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Collins Close, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-12-19 | £151,760 |
| 2 Collins Close, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2017-09-22 | £116,947 |
| 4 Collins Close, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-08-03 | £129,288 |
| 5 Collins Close, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2008-11-28 | £126,619 |
| 8 Collins Close, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £17,500 | 2007-07-31 | £26,227 |
L20 4UG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 49 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joan of Arc Catholic Primary School Hemans Street , L20 4QS | - not rated | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Seaforth , L21 3TE | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gray Primary School Chestnut Grove , L20 4LX | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gray Primary School Chestnut Grove , L20 4LX | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gray Junior School Chesnut Grove , L20 4LX | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School Orrell Road , Litherland L21 8NU | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | - not rated | 2,505 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 | 2,120 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 | 684 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 2,812 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 149 yd | |
| St Leonard's Youth & Community Centre | 60 Peel Road | 389 yd | |
| Caradoc Mission Community Church & Church Hall | Caradoc United Reform Church, 165 Seaforth Road | 422 yd | |
| Santorini Greek Taverna | 106 Linacre Road | 523 yd | |
| Chung Lok Restaurant | 156-158 Linacre Road | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Hotel | 114 Knowsley Road | 73 yd | |
| Caradoc Hotel | 275 Crosby Road South | 503 yd | |
| Pacific Hotel | 168 Linacre Road | 536 yd | |
| Linacre Mission | Linacre Methodist Mission, Linacre Road | 569 yd | |
| Saltbox | 83 Linacre Road | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Wah | 89 Knowsley Road | 26 yd | |
| Pizza Zone | 93 Knowsley Road | 29 yd | |
| Cafe 101 (Jens) | 101 Knowsley Road | 46 yd | |
| Sweets Wonderland | 81 Knowsley Road | 54 yd | |
| Vindaloo Takeaway | 128 Knowsley Road | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days Bootle Go Local | 185/187 Linacre Road | 570 yd | |
| Lidl | Wellington Road | 655 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Connection 81-83 81-83 SEAFORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Bootle Leisure Centre Washington Parade | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 827 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.