Rafter Avenue is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 6HD is located in the Netherton and Orrell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rafter Avenue, Bootle, L20 6HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 6HJ, L20 6HG, L20 6HF, L20 6HE, L20 6HL, L20 0EE, L20 6HQ, L20 6HA, L20 6EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L20 6HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 6HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 35.9% | 48.6% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 38.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 4% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 48.9% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 35.2% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 9.7% | -11.8% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 5.4% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 41.5% | 21% | -20.5% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 9.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 21.8% | 14.9% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 23.2% | 13.1% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 93.6% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 99.2% | 94.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 94.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 68.4% | 46.2% | 22.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rafter Avenue was 73.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% lower than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rafter Avenue has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 327th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rafter Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2017-09-19 | £127,368 |
| 7 Rafter Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2017-04-20 | £161,300 |
| 7 Rafter Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,250 | 2015-03-27 | £136,691 |
L20 6HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 214 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 4,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Primary School Pennington Avenue , L20 6JQ | - not rated | 275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Park Community Primary School Menai Road , L20 6PG | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Primary School Sefton Road , L20 6DB | - not rated | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rice Lane Infant and Nursery School Lynwood Road , L9 3AE | - not rated | 954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School Orrell Road , Litherland L21 8NU | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations for LIFE School Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Motiv8 School Gordon Centre, Brecon Avenue , L30 1RQ | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 1,956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orrell Trust (Charity) | St John and St James Church Community Centre, 71 Bailey Drive | 190 yd | |
| Sarus Tapas Bar And Grill | 109 Orrell Lane | 305 yd | |
| Orrell Park Hotel | 109 Orrell Lane | 305 yd | |
| Tigers Lunch Box | 106 Northfield Road | 365 yd | |
| L'aabelle Pizza | 115 Moss Lane | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cuckoo | 123 - 127 Moss Lane | 394 yd | |
| Vons bar | 76 Moss Lane | 437 yd | |
| Orrell Park Ballroom | 6A Moss Lane | 875 yd | |
| Orrell & District Veterans Club | Odva Hall, Fernhill Road | 883 yd | |
| Trinity Tennis Club | 25A Lynwood Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al - Agha | 39 - 41 Lodge Lane | 73 yd | |
| New Cheung Hing | 9 The Crescent | 262 yd | |
| Sunny Fish And Chip | 98 Northfield Road | 366 yd | |
| KC Fish and Chips | 109 Moss Lane | 419 yd | |
| Rizo Pizza | 80 Moss Lane | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Orrell Lane | 273 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Time Sports Club (Closed) Orrell Lane | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Former St Augustines School Playing Field (Closed) Kingfield Road | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Trinity Lawn Tennis Club 25A 25A LYNWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 972 yd |
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Hmp Liverpool HORNBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,030 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.