Gladstone Road is in Seaforth, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 1DF is located in the Church electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 2016-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gladstone Road, Seaforth, Liverpool, L21 1DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 1DE, L21 1DQ, L21 1DW, L21 1AW, L21 1DD, L21 1DP, L21 1AJ, L21 1AN, L21 1DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L21 1DF is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 53.3% | 46.6% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 46.7% | 53.4% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 1DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 48.7% | 51.4% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 23.5% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 12.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.5% | 44.7% | 9.2% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 28.1% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 17.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 25.7% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 17.8% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 28.6% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.7% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 92% | 89.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 92.8% | 83.7% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 7.8% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 83.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gladstone Road was 137.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.1% higher than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gladstone Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Church and the 162nd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bentley Court, 11A Gladstone Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2015-09-30 | £1,001,639 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,219 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 | 175 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School Sandy Road , Seaforth L21 1AD | 4out of 4 | 175 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawson Road Primary School Rawson Road , L21 1BS | - not rated | 281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Seaforth , L21 3TE | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beach Road Primary School Beach Road , Litherland L21 2PG | - not rated | 658 yd | Community 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 | 1,329 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,972 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 | 203 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Schools 186 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 2,712 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackies Cafe | 51 Sandy Road | 251 yd | |
| Sensations | 14 Stella Precinct, Seaforth Road | 258 yd | |
| TJs Play Ways | Unit 2 Stella Precinct, Seaforth Road | 272 yd | |
| L's Kitchen | 59 Seaforth Road | 332 yd | |
| Caradoc Mission Community Chuch | Seaforth Childrens Centre, 39 Caradoc Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seaforth Arms | Seaforth Arms, 26-30 Seaforth Road | 301 yd | |
| Lathom Hall | 1 Lathom Avenue | 321 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 11 Bridge Road | 460 yd | |
| Caradoc Hotel | 275 Crosby Road South | 736 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 121 Bridge Road | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xings Kitchen | 57 Sandy Road | 256 yd | |
| Eatza Pizza | 43 Seaforth Road | 332 yd | |
| Mei Mei Takeaway | 65 Seaforth Road | 332 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | 19 Seaforth Road | 352 yd | |
| Lucky Star Fish & Chips | 58 Seaforth Road | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Wellington Road | 538 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Connection 81-83 81-83 SEAFORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Brookvale Playing Fields BROOK VALE | grass pitches | 885 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.