Hillside Close is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L20 9NT is located in the Derby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillside Close, Bootle, L20 9NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L20 9NX, L20 9NS, L20 9PA, L20 9NY, L4 5RE, L4 5XW, L4 5RF, L20 9PF, L20 9NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L20 9NT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 56.9% | 48.3% | -8.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 43.1% | 51.7% | 8.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 9NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 37.2% | 42.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 44% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 4.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 6.6% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 45.9% | 42.4% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 36.9% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 24.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 13% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 17% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 19.4% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.7% | 94.8% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
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 | 98.1% | 94.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 73.2% | 46.2% | 27.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Close was 97.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% lower than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside Close has the 39th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 238th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Hillside Close, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-10-16 | £223,888 |
| 25 Hillside Close, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-08-26 | £214,310 |
| 19 Hillside Close, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-07-26 | £112,784 |
| 7 Hillside Close, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2020-08-14 | £114,216 |
| 21 Hillside Close, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-06-21 | £141,710 |
L20 9NT 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 3,585 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 | 4,090 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 | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Primary School Quarry Road , Bootle L20 9LJ | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School Margaret Road , Walton L4 3RX | - not rated | 455 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Junior School Bedford Road , L20 9NB | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Infant School Bedford Road , L20 9NB | - not rated | 497 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 | 227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | - not rated | 227 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | 2out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Technology & Applied Learning Specialist College Queen's Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anfield Community Comprehensive School Priory Road , L4 2SL | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Community 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 | 994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 5,139 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway Educational Guidance Unit Arnot Street , L4 4ED | - not rated | 755 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Free School & Football College 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 , Cavendish Drive L9 1NB | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotunda Independent School for Excellent 107-115 Great Mersey Street , Kirkdale L5 2PL | - not rated | 2,302 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Baptist Church | 128 Southport Road | 536 yd | |
| The Breeze | 66 Lancaster Street | 564 yd | |
| CAFE VANILLA L4 | 249 County Road | 579 yd | |
| Ready Brazil | 223 County Road | 587 yd | |
| Segura Wine Bar | 93 - 95 County Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mons | 36-38 Breeze Hill | 146 yd | |
| Hawthorne Public House | 47 Hawthorne Road | 590 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 284 County Road | 644 yd | |
| Bootle YMCA Social Club | Park Street | 652 yd | |
| Peacock Hotel | 355 Westminster Road | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byrnes Fish And Chips | 69 Stuart Road | 287 yd | |
| Wing Fung | 83 Hale Road | 505 yd | |
| La Pecora Nera Pizzeria Grill | 85 Hale Road | 505 yd | |
| Finnigans Fast Food | 70 Hawthorne Road | 529 yd | |
| Bare Grillz Street Food | 189 County Road | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 253 County Road | 569 yd | |
| One Below | 299-303 New Strand The Esplanade | 674 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 49A County Road | 904 yd | |
| Aldi - Rice Lane | 1 Clocktower Drive | 952 yd | |
| Food Plus | 50-56 Stanley Road | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside High School BREEZE HILL | 230 yd | |
| Stuart Road Playing Fields STUART ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Lifestyles Alsop WALTON VILLAGE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 715 yd |
| The Alsop High School A Technology College (Closed) Queens Drive | 788 yd | |
| Ladies Workout Express (Closed) 75-79 75-79 County Road | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Bootle Stadium Sports Centre (Closed) Maguire Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 814 yd |
| Activity For All Hub Maguire Avenue | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre | 830 yd |
| Bootle Stadium Maguire Avenue | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Hugh Baird College BALLIOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 992 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.