Barnton Close is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 6GD is located in the Litherland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 2007-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnton Close, Bootle, L20 6GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 6GA, L20 6GG, L20 6BT, L20 6BY, L20 6LA, L20 5EG, L20 6FA, L20 6BU, L20 6BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L20 6GD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.4% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 6GD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 50.1% | 46% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 37.9% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11% | 8.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 42.8% | 48.3% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 32.4% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 13.7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 29% | 21.9% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 14.6% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 24.5% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 99.1% | 93.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 94.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 68.1% | 46.2% | 21.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnton Close was 89.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barnton Close has the 37th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 268th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Barnton Close, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-08-30 | £141,012 |
| 41 Barnton Close, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-06-07 | £190,156 |
| 54 Barnton Close, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-12-20 | £184,595 |
| 29 Barnton Close, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-09-21 | £201,287 |
| 51 Barnton Close, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-05-23 | £143,279 |
L20 6GD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 160 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,199 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 | 111 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lander Road Primary School Pennington Road , Litherland L21 8HY | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linacre Primary School Thornton Road , L20 5ED | 2out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Park Community Primary School Menai Road , L20 6PG | 3out of 4 | 752 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 | 667 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 2,169 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 2,877 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 258 yd | |
| Elim Bootle Pentecostal Church | St Andrews Memorial Hall, St Andrews Road | 282 yd | |
| ACJ's Kitchen | 173 Linacre Road | 389 yd | |
| Chung Lok Restaurant | 156-158 Linacre Road | 423 yd | |
| Karen's Cafe | 467 Stanley Road | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeths Parochial Centre | St Elizabeths Parish Centre, Pennington Road | 163 yd | |
| Mel-Inn Social Club | 513 Hawthorne Road | 284 yd | |
| Pacific Hotel | 168 Linacre Road | 423 yd | |
| Linacre Mission | Linacre Methodist Mission, Linacre Road | 537 yd | |
| Saltbox | 83 Linacre Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex's Kebab House | 177 Linacre Road | 392 yd | |
| La Scala | 171 Linacre Road | 397 yd | |
| Pizza Co & Coop's | 155 Linacre Road | 422 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 147 Linacre Road | 432 yd | |
| Pizza Villa | 449 Stanley Road | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days Bootle Go Local | 185/187 Linacre Road | 388 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 910 yd | |
| Lidl | Wellington Road | 1,022 yd | |
| Lidl | 290 Marsh Lane | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Bootle Leisure Centre Washington Parade | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 831 yd |
| St Philips Ce Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.