Orrell Lane is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 6HX 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 Orrell Lane, Bootle, L20 6HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 6GB, L20 6GL, L20 6HQ, L9 8ET, L20 6HF, L9 8ES, L9 8BR, L20 6GN, L20 6HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L20 6HX 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 6HX, 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 Orrell Lane 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.
Orrell Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Orrell Lane, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-11-06 | £342,866 |
| 11 Orrell Lane, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2019-03-14 | £375,741 |
| 3 Orrell Lane, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2018-12-21 | £709,623 |
| 13 Orrell Lane, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-02-16 | £228,267 |
| 3 Orrell Lane, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2011-06-24 | £303,785 |
The percentage of student residents living in L20 6HX 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 | 1,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,533 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 | 4,621 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 | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rice Lane Primary School Brockenhurst Road , Walton L9 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor Community Primary School Hall Lane , L9 0EU | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School Kelly Drive , L20 9EB | 4out of 4 | 1,224 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 | 866 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 2out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 1,976 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 | 2,879 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 | 810 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peregrinate School 14 Swinderby Drive , Melling L31 1JW | - not rated | 2,268 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 | 111 yd | |
| Orrell Park Hotel | 109 Orrell Lane | 111 yd | |
| Orrell & Hardys | 89 Orrell Lane | 320 yd | |
| The Orrell Trust (Charity) | St John and St James Church Community Centre, 71 Bailey Drive | 368 yd | |
| Turkiz | 105 Moss Lane | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vons bar | 76 Moss Lane | 389 yd | |
| The Cuckoo | 123 - 127 Moss Lane | 419 yd | |
| Orrell Park Ballroom | 6A Moss Lane | 728 yd | |
| The Windsor | 1 Walton Vale | 838 yd | |
| Joey Orrys | 499 Rice Lane | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al - Agha | 39 - 41 Lodge Lane | 322 yd | |
| New Parkgate Fish and Chips | 83 Orrell Lane | 349 yd | |
| Rizo Pizza | 80 Moss Lane | 382 yd | |
| Sayers | 70 Moss Lane | 399 yd | |
| KC Fish and Chips | 109 Moss Lane | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Orrell Lane | 24 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 24 Walton Vale | 906 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 14 Longmoor Lane | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Time Sports Club (Closed) Orrell Lane | grass pitches | 80 yd |
| Former St Augustines School Playing Field (Closed) Kingfield Road | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Trinity Lawn Tennis Club 25A 25A LYNWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 926 yd |
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Tdp Solicitors Stadium VESTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Hmp Liverpool HORNBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,061 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 227 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.