Derby Road is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 8LN 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 Derby Road, Bootle, L20 8LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 8DL, L20 8DN, L20 8LU, L20 8LP, L20 8PB, L20 8LX, L20 8HE, L20 8LJ, L20 8LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L20 8LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 51.8% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 54.7% | 48.2% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 8LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 58.2% | 54.4% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.6% | 29% | 11.4% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3.6% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 24.5% | 39.6% | 15.1% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 35.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 16.7% | -6.9% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 13.2% | 6.5% | -6.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 42.9% | 27.6% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 12.5% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 12.5% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.7% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 24.5% | 15.7% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.1% | 93.1% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 98.1% | 82% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 82% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 62.6% | 46.2% | 16.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derby Road was 331.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.5% higher than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derby Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 34th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Derby Road, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2000-05-25 | £43,961 |
| 304 Derby Road, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £9,000 | 2000-05-25 | £39,565 |
| 302 Derby Road, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500 | 2000-03-24 | £6,863 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville Nursery School Brentwood Street , CH44 4BB | 3out of 4 | 4,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alexander's RC Junior Mixed and Infant School St John's Road , L20 8AZ | - not rated | 189 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Infant School Pembroke Road , L20 7AY | - not rated | 876 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's and St Richard's Catholic Primary School Merton Road , L20 7AR | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Waverley Street , L20 4AP | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Junior School Bedford Road , L20 9NB | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Academy 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | 2out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic College 180 Great Homer Street , L5 5AF | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's RC High School Silvester Street , L5 8SE | - not rated | 2,510 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 4,803 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 | 5,264 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 5,397 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 5,365 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotunda Independent School for Excellent 107-115 Great Mersey Street , Kirkdale L5 2PL | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Free School & Football College 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 4out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway Educational Guidance Unit Arnot Street , L4 4ED | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educ8 Liverpool Elm Road , Seaforth L21 3TG | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Lish | 139 Derby Road | 132 yd | |
| Blanches Cafe | 72 Regent Road | 340 yd | |
| Collingwood Boats Canteen | 72 St Johns Road | 431 yd | |
| Frankies Cafe | 42a Canal Street | 552 yd | |
| S Norton and Co ltd | S Norton And Co Regent Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Brewing Company | 39 Brasenose Road | 621 yd | |
| Pitch Pine | 451 Stanley Road | 689 yd | |
| Firwood Bootle Cricket Club | Wadham Road | 852 yd | |
| Cat & Fiddle | The Cat And Fiddle, Stanley Road | 932 yd | |
| Lock & Quay | 2 Irlam Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Budget Catering Ltd | Unit 12 The Bridgewater Complex | 590 yd | |
| Il Fornino | 47 Stanley Road | 684 yd | |
| Yummy Kitchen | 47 Oriel Road | 690 yd | |
| Red and Blue Fried Chicken | 75 Stanley Road | 698 yd | |
| Lee Hing | 89 Stanley Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 50-56 Stanley Road | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Combat & Fitness Unit 3 Unit 3 | health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Hugh Baird College BALLIOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 766 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.