Balliol Road is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 7EJ 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 Balliol Road, Bootle, L20 7EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 7BA, L20 7BB, L20 3QG, L75 2LL, L20 7EA, L20 3TB, L20 3QA, L20 7BL, L20 7BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L20 7EJ is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population 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 | 43.7% | 45.2% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 56.3% | 54.8% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 7EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 53.8% | 52% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 29.3% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.6% | 39.4% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 37.3% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 16.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 11.7% | 5.8% | -5.9% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 24.2% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.3% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 29.1% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 6.8% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 86% | -10.7% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 96.9% | 81.1% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 81.1% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.2% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balliol Road was 728.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 475.1% higher than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balliol Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 5th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 370.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 301.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Balliol Road, Bootle, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £1,046,000 | 2020-08-28 | £1,332,663 |
| 62 Balliol Road, Bootle, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-07-20 | £457,054 |
| 58 Balliol Road, Bootle, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-03-09 | £463,418 |
| 58 - 60 Balliol Road, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2018-03-09 | £1,033,103 |
| 62 Balliol Road, Bootle, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 1999-03-23 | £175,385 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 5,236 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 | 5,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Primary School Quarry Road , Bootle L20 9LJ | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School Brookhill Road , Waterworks Street L20 3JL | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School Chesnut Grove , L20 4LX | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School Fonthill Road , L4 1QD | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School Hale Road , L4 3RL | 4out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Liverpool Academy 120 Heyworth Street , L5 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 3,158 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 | 222 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 5,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,869 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peregrinate School 14 Swinderby Drive , Melling L31 1JW | - not rated | 3,532 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millstead School Iliad Street , L5 3LU | 4out of 4 | 3,551 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Bar & Grill | Daniel House, 31 Trinity Road | 167 yd | |
| L20 Hotel School | Hugh Baird College, Balliol Road | 174 yd | |
| L20 Hotelschool | Hugh Baird College Pembroke Centre, Balliol Road | 174 yd | |
| Community by Nature | 40-42 Hertford Road | 207 yd | |
| HSE Redgrave Court | Redgrave Court, Merton Road | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat & Fiddle | The Cat And Fiddle, Stanley Road | 210 yd | |
| Bootle Provincial Club | 2 University Road | 338 yd | |
| The Merton Inn | 42 Merton Road | 353 yd | |
| Firwood Bootle Cricket Club | Wadham Road | 414 yd | |
| Jawbone Tavern | 12 Litherland Road | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Hing | 89 Stanley Road | 239 yd | |
| Doraas | 111 Stanley Road | 239 yd | |
| Sandwich A La Carte | 97A Stanley Road | 239 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza | 91 Stanley Road | 239 yd | |
| Tamarillo (St Martins House) | Tamarillo, St Martins House, Stanley Road | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 50-56 Stanley Road | 410 yd | |
| Local Hub | 227 Stanley Road | 504 yd | |
| One Below | 299-303 New Strand The Esplanade | 522 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Washington Parade | 677 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 94-97 New Strand The Hexagon | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College BALLIOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 122 yd |
| Hurricane Combat & Fitness Unit 3 Unit 3 | health and fitness suite | 276 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.