Willard Street is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 6BY is located in the Litherland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 2014-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willard Street, Bootle, L20 6BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 6BT, L20 6BU, L20 6LA, L20 6BX, L20 6BS, L20 6FA, L20 6BZ, L20 6FG, L20 6BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L20 6BY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 54.1% | 47.7% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 45.9% | 52.3% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 6BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 39.5% | 48.1% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 33.6% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 39.8% | 57.5% | 17.7% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 25.9% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 11.5% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 2.9% | -4.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47% | 25.4% | -21.6% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 13.1% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 12.3% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 26.2% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 98.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 98.4% | 97.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 97.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willard Street was 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Willard Street has the 31st lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Ford and the 462nd highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Willard Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2025-10-01 | £211,000 |
| 19 Willard Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-19 | £214,168 |
| 21 Willard Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-07-16 | £227,316 |
| 11 Willard Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2019-09-11 | £235,711 |
| 17 Willard Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2018-11-23 | £189,791 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Webster Street , Litherland L21 8JH | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lander Road Primary School Pennington Road , Litherland L21 8HY | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linacre Primary School Thornton Road , L20 5ED | 2out of 4 | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Park Community Primary School Menai Road , L20 6PG | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 622 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 | 495 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 2,098 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 | 2,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,852 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Miller Cafe | 5 Harris Drive | 248 yd | |
| Elim Bootle Pentecostal Church | St Andrews Memorial Hall, St Andrews Road | 438 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | Springwell Park Community Primary, Menai Road | 532 yd | |
| Springwell Park School Breakfast Club | Springwell Park Community Primary, Menai Road | 532 yd | |
| Linacre Primary Breakfast Club | Linacre Primary School, Thornton Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mel-Inn Social Club | 513 Hawthorne Road | 200 yd | |
| St Elizabeths Parochial Centre | St Elizabeths Parish Centre, Pennington Road | 336 yd | |
| Pacific Hotel | 168 Linacre Road | 588 yd | |
| Linacre Mission | Linacre Methodist Mission, Linacre Road | 704 yd | |
| Orrell & District Veterans Club | Odva Hall, Fernhill Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex's Kebab House | 177 Linacre Road | 560 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 538 Stanley Road | 562 yd | |
| Toscana Pizza | 518 Stanley Road | 562 yd | |
| Fun House | 311 Litherland Road | 562 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 84 Linacre Lane | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days Bootle Go Local | 185/187 Linacre Road | 555 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Bootle Leisure Centre Washington Parade | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 906 yd |
| St Philips Ce Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.