Linacre Lane is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 5AH is located in the Derby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linacre Lane, Bootle, L20 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 5AG, L20 5AT, L20 5AY, L20 5BA, L20 5ED, L20 5AS, L20 5AW, L20 5AF, L20 5EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L20 5AH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.4% | 50% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 5AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 47.6% | 57.8% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 27% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 47.1% | 50% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 23.8% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 18.5% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 28% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 13.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 19.6% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.6% | 90% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 98.8% | 88.3% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 87.6% | -11.2% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linacre Lane was 131.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% higher than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linacre Lane has the 42nd highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 169th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 187.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Linacre Lane, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2022-03-24 | £65,708 |
| 20 Linacre Lane, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2021-04-15 | £106,162 |
| 30 Linacre Lane, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2020-06-12 | £100,537 |
| 22 Linacre Lane, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2019-12-13 | £66,132 |
| 22 Linacre Lane, Bootle, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2019-12-13 | £59,789 |
L20 5AH 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 5AH 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 5,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linacre Primary School Thornton Road , L20 5ED | 2out of 4 | 124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gray Primary School Chestnut Grove , L20 4LX | 2out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lander Road Primary School Pennington Road , Litherland L21 8HY | 3out of 4 | 456 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 |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Webster Street , Litherland L21 8JH | 3out of 4 | 573 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 | 872 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 2,562 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 | 1,698 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 | 2,137 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Free School 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 3out of 4 | 3,020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 13 Linacre Lane | 45 yd | |
| Linacre Primary Breakfast Club | Linacre Primary School, Thornton Road | 94 yd | |
| Alexandra's | 514 Stanley Road | 161 yd | |
| Linacre Bridge Community Hub | Johnsons Pavillion, 546 Stanley Road | 172 yd | |
| PSD Sports Lounge | 443d Stanley Road | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mel-Inn Social Club | 513 Hawthorne Road | 413 yd | |
| Pacific Hotel | 168 Linacre Road | 505 yd | |
| St Elizabeths Parochial Centre | St Elizabeths Parish Centre, Pennington Road | 534 yd | |
| The Jolly's | 280 Marsh Lane | 591 yd | |
| The Wild Rose | The Wild Rose, Stanley Road | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun House | 311 Litherland Road | 61 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 538 Stanley Road | 161 yd | |
| Toscana Pizza | 518 Stanley Road | 161 yd | |
| Pizza Villa | 449 Stanley Road | 303 yd | |
| Foodaholic | 390 Stanley Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days Bootle Go Local | 185/187 Linacre Road | 506 yd | |
| Lidl | 290 Marsh Lane | 558 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 16 Parkside | 796 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 94-97 New Strand The Hexagon | 818 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Washington Parade | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bootle Leisure Centre Washington Parade | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 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 | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.