Harris Drive is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 6LD is located in the Litherland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harris Drive, Bootle, L20 6LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 6LL, L20 6LN, L20 6LJ, L20 6LG, L20 6JS, L20 6LW, L20 6JU, L20 6LT, L20 6LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L20 6LD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 54.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 45.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 34.7% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 50.2% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 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 | 50.3% | 44.9% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 38.2% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 23.8% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 15.8% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 6.7% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 22.5% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.4% 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% | 97.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 97.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 74.3% | 46.2% | 28.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harris Drive was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% lower than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harris Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Ford and the 308th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Harris Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2019-11-29 | £178,878 |
| 31 Harris Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2010-10-14 | £165,574 |
| 15 Harris Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2009-04-02 | £103,994 |
| 1 Harris Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2007-03-19 | £69,965 |
| 1 Harris Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2006-05-11 | £67,889 |
L20 6LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,355 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 | 333 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Infant School Webster Street , Litherland L21 8JH | - not rated | 333 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 431 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lander Road Primary School Pennington Road , Litherland L21 8HY | - not rated | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Lander Primary Academy Pennington Road , Litherland L21 8HY | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School Orrell Road , Litherland L21 8NU | - not rated | 612 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,539 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 | 2,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educ8 Liverpool Elm Road , Seaforth L21 3TG | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundations for LIFE School Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Community 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 | 10 yd | |
| Rileys | 59 Orrell Road | 362 yd | |
| St Robert Bellarmine Parish Centre | 52 Orrell Road | 484 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | Springwell Park Community Primary, Menai Road | 501 yd | |
| Springwell Park School Breakfast Club | Springwell Park Community Primary, Menai Road | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeths Parochial Centre | St Elizabeths Parish Centre, Pennington Road | 358 yd | |
| Mel-Inn Social Club | 513 Hawthorne Road | 454 yd | |
| Linacre Mission | Linacre Methodist Mission, Linacre Road | 629 yd | |
| Pacific Hotel | 168 Linacre Road | 635 yd | |
| Saltbox | 83 Linacre Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight Delivery | Haworth Hardware, 57 Orrell Road | 402 yd | |
| Peeps Fast Food | 31 Orrell Road | 446 yd | |
| Yang Sing | 23 Orrell Road | 446 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 147 Linacre Road | 589 yd | |
| La Scala | 171 Linacre Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days Bootle Go Local | 185/187 Linacre Road | 597 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 799 yd | |
| Lidl | Wellington Road | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| St Philips Ce Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 795 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.