Johnston Avenue is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 6HQ 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 6HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 6HF, L20 0EE, L20 6HX, L20 6HJ, L20 6HR, L20 6HD, L20 6GB, L20 0EF, L20 6HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L20 6HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.2% | 47.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 6HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 43.2% | 53.7% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 31.4% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 36.4% | 43.3% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 29.6% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 17.9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 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 | 32.1% | 24.9% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 9.1% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 17.8% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 24.1% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.7% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 99.3% | 94.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 95.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 70.6% | 46.2% | 24.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Johnston Avenue was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Johnston Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 341st lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Johnston Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-04-30 | £193,951 |
| 72 Johnston Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-10-03 | £191,451 |
| 38 Johnston Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2021-05-14 | £163,801 |
| 38 Johnston Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2013-11-22 | £147,762 |
| 66 Johnston Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2013-10-04 | £166,444 |
The percentage of student residents living in L20 6HQ 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,475 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 | 4,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Park Community Primary School Menai Road , L20 6PG | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rice Lane Primary School Brockenhurst Road , Walton L9 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School Kelly Drive , L20 9EB | 4out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor Community Primary School Hall Lane , L9 0EU | 3out of 4 | 1,292 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 | 754 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 2out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 1,952 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 | 2,804 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 | 891 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peregrinate School 14 Swinderby Drive , Melling L31 1JW | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarus Tapas Bar And Grill | 109 Orrell Lane | 187 yd | |
| Orrell Park Hotel | 109 Orrell Lane | 187 yd | |
| The Orrell Trust (Charity) | St John and St James Church Community Centre, 71 Bailey Drive | 270 yd | |
| Orrell & Hardys | 89 Orrell Lane | 389 yd | |
| L'aabelle Pizza | 115 Moss Lane | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cuckoo | 123 - 127 Moss Lane | 395 yd | |
| Vons bar | 76 Moss Lane | 399 yd | |
| Orrell Park Ballroom | 6A Moss Lane | 794 yd | |
| The Windsor | 1 Walton Vale | 910 yd | |
| Joey Orrys | 499 Rice Lane | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al - Agha | 39 - 41 Lodge Lane | 209 yd | |
| Rizo Pizza | 80 Moss Lane | 387 yd | |
| New Cheung Hing | 9 The Crescent | 389 yd | |
| KC Fish and Chips | 109 Moss Lane | 403 yd | |
| Sayers | 70 Moss Lane | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Orrell Lane | 137 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 24 Walton Vale | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Time Sports Club (Closed) Orrell Lane | grass pitches | 184 yd |
| Former St Augustines School Playing Field (Closed) Kingfield Road | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Trinity Lawn Tennis Club 25A 25A LYNWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 945 yd |
| Hmp Liverpool HORNBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,046 yd |
| Tdp Solicitors Stadium VESTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.