Viola Street is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 7DR is located in the Linacre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Viola Street, Bootle, L20 7DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 7DT, L20 7DW, L20 7BY, L20 7DU, L20 7DN, L20 7DX, L20 2AA, L20 7DQ, L20 7BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L20 7DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.2% 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 | 58.8% | 67.2% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 29.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 12.4% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -31.8% |
| Separated | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 43.5% | 48.1% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 22.9% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -10.7% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 7DR this area, 33.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.6% | 33.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 9.2% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.4% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 24.3% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 94.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 81.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 81.5% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 13.7% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 81.9% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.4% | 76.7% | -24.3% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Viola Street was 258.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.7% higher than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Viola Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 54th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 163.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Viola Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-07-28 | £61,237 |
| 24 Viola Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2021-06-11 | £93,457 |
| 33 Viola Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2020-08-13 | £62,011 |
| 45 Viola Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2020-07-17 | £67,438 |
| 24 Viola Street, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2016-09-07 | £94,675 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,924 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 | 5,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School Fonthill Road , L4 1QD | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Primary School Quarry Road , Bootle L20 9LJ | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School Hale Road , L4 3RL | 4out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School Margaret Road , Walton L4 3RX | 4out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School Brookhill Road , Waterworks Street L20 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 5,161 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 5,340 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton Free School 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peregrinate School 14 Swinderby Drive , Melling L31 1JW | - not rated | 3,625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community by Nature | 40-42 Hertford Road | 292 yd | |
| Collingwood Boats Canteen | 72 St Johns Road | 295 yd | |
| L20 Hotel School | Hugh Baird College, Balliol Road | 469 yd | |
| L20 Hotelschool | Hugh Baird College Pembroke Centre, Balliol Road | 469 yd | |
| Brasenose Road Cafe | 51 - 53 Bankhall Street | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitch Pine | 451 Stanley Road | 147 yd | |
| Firwood Bootle Cricket Club | Wadham Road | 281 yd | |
| Liverpool Brewing Company | 39 Brasenose Road | 503 yd | |
| Hawthorne Public House | 47 Hawthorne Road | 556 yd | |
| Peacock Hotel | 355 Westminster Road | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Fornino | 47 Stanley Road | 119 yd | |
| Nutelle Bar | 70 Stanley Road | 205 yd | |
| Red and Blue Fried Chicken | 75 Stanley Road | 208 yd | |
| Lee Hing | 89 Stanley Road | 281 yd | |
| Doraas | 111 Stanley Road | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 50-56 Stanley Road | 135 yd | |
| One Below | 299-303 New Strand The Esplanade | 847 yd | |
| Local Hub | 227 Stanley Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Combat & Fitness Unit 3 Unit 3 | health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Hugh Baird College BALLIOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Kirkdale Community Centre THE GORDON THE GORDON STANLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 65.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.9% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.