Sandy Road is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 1AE is located in the Church electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Road, Liverpool, L21 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 1AP, L21 1AG, L21 1AR, L21 1AS, L21 1AH, L21 1HG, L21 1HQ, L21 1HD, L21 1JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L21 1AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 39.2% | 53.3% | 14.1% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 60.8% | 46.7% | -14.1% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 L21 1AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 47.1% | 56.3% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 25.1% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 20.3% | 10.3% | -10.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.2% | 34.7% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 30.5% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 19.1% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 12.9% | 12.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 L21 1AE this area, 34.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 34.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 15.7% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.7% | 98.5% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 94.2% | 99.1% | 4.9% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 99.1% | 6.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Road was 161.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% higher than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Church and the 124th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Sandy Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2022-03-11 | £136,532 |
| 67 Sandy Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2020-06-10 | £73,556 |
| 71 Sandy Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,750 | 2019-07-05 | £141,898 |
| Flat 8 Sandy House, 59A Sandy Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2014-06-11 | £74,286 |
| 71 Sandy Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2006-09-22 | £189,429 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Gladstone Church of England Primary School Thomson Road , Seaforth L21 1AW | - not rated | 426 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School Sandy Road , Seaforth L21 1AD | 4out of 4 | 426 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beach Road Primary School Beach Road , Litherland L21 2PG | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawson Road Primary School Rawson Road , L21 1BS | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Seaforth , L21 3TE | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School Orrell Road , Litherland L21 8NU | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 2,364 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 | 3,416 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 | 619 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Schools 186 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Merchant Taylors Junior School for Girls' and Pre-Prep 134 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TH | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's College St. Mary's College , Everest Road L23 5TW | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackies Cafe | 51 Sandy Road | 293 yd | |
| Seaforth Information Network Group | 53 Cambridge Road | 308 yd | |
| Community Pantry Cafe | 53 Cambridge Road | 308 yd | |
| TJs Play Ways | Unit 2 Stella Precinct, Seaforth Road | 626 yd | |
| Sensations | 14 Stella Precinct, Seaforth Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathom Hall | 1 Lathom Avenue | 566 yd | |
| The Seaforth Arms | Seaforth Arms, 26-30 Seaforth Road | 619 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 11 Bridge Road | 628 yd | |
| Jubilee Pub | Jubilee Inn, Hatton Hill Road | 782 yd | |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Church | 32 Great Georges Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 145 Rawson Road | 249 yd | |
| Dr Doner | 163-165 Rawson Road | 265 yd | |
| Xings Kitchen | 57 Sandy Road | 278 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | 19 Seaforth Road | 639 yd | |
| Eatza Pizza | 43 Seaforth Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Wellington Road | 785 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Playing Fields BROOK VALE | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| The Fitness Connection 81-83 81-83 SEAFORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Chaffers Playing Fields (Closed) Glenwyllin Road | athletics tracks | 934 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Liverpool Waterloo) (Closed) South Road | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 330 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.