Johnston Avenue is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 6HE 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 Johnston Avenue, Bootle, L20 6HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 6HG, L20 0ED, L20 6EZ, L20 6HD, L20 0EA, L20 6EU, L20 6HJ, L20 0DU, L20 0EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L20 6HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 6HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 34% | 45.2% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 22.6% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 19.6% | 14.6% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 18% | 14.1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (56.4%) 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 | 22.2% | 26.1% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -22.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 30.3% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 21.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 18.9% | 17.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 6HE this area, 36.7% 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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 55.7% | 36.7% | -19.0% | 18.2% | 18.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 12.1% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 10.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.2% | 16.1% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.5% | 97.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.2% | 97.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 70% | 46.2% | 23.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Johnston Avenue was 78.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Johnston Avenue has the 34th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 302nd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Johnston Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2022-04-05 | £172,457 |
| 5 Johnston Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2020-02-24 | £218,746 |
| 13 Johnston Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2019-09-02 | £171,139 |
| 17 Johnston Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2019-03-06 | £154,624 |
| 5 Johnston Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-09-11 | £125,113 |
The percentage of retired residents living in L20 6HE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Human health and social work 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 | 888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 2,638 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 | 4,663 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 | 233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Park Community Primary School Menai Road , L20 6PG | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Primary School Sefton Road , L20 6DB | - not rated | 847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rice Lane Infant and Nursery School Lynwood Road , L9 3AE | - not rated | 917 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 | 588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School Orrell Road , Litherland L21 8NU | - not rated | 1,507 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 | 2,613 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 | 1,081 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Motiv8 School Gordon Centre, Brecon Avenue , L30 1RQ | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 245 yd | |
| Tigers Lunch Box | 106 Northfield Road | 293 yd | |
| Ykids | The OId Library, 98a Linacre Lane | 353 yd | |
| Sarus Tapas Bar And Grill | 109 Orrell Lane | 366 yd | |
| Orrell Park Hotel | 109 Orrell Lane | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cuckoo | 123 - 127 Moss Lane | 353 yd | |
| Vons bar | 76 Moss Lane | 423 yd | |
| Orrell & District Veterans Club | Odva Hall, Fernhill Road | 779 yd | |
| Orrell Park Ballroom | 6A Moss Lane | 883 yd | |
| Trinity Tennis Club | 25A Lynwood Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al - Agha | 39 - 41 Lodge Lane | 66 yd | |
| New Cheung Hing | 9 The Crescent | 161 yd | |
| Sunny Fish And Chip | 98 Northfield Road | 283 yd | |
| KC Fish and Chips | 109 Moss Lane | 390 yd | |
| Rizo Pizza | 80 Moss Lane | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Orrell Lane | 359 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Time Sports Club (Closed) Orrell Lane | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Former St Augustines School Playing Field (Closed) Kingfield Road | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Trinity Lawn Tennis Club 25A 25A LYNWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 934 yd |
| Hmp Liverpool HORNBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 962 yd |
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 998 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 | 122.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.