Durham Road is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 1EF 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 Durham Road, Liverpool, L21 1EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 1DY, L21 1EE, L21 1EQ, L21 1DZ, L21 1HL, L21 1EN, L21 1EG, L21 1HR, L21 1EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L21 1EF has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 53.5% | 49% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 51% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.1% | 41.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 46.8% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 6.4% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 48.4% | 46.7% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 19.8% | 11.9% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 17.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 14.9% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 23.8% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 27.2% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.5% | 89.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 92.2% | 91.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 90.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Road was 191.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% higher than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Durham Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Church and the 92nd highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Durham Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2024-12-19 | £144,536 |
| 2 Durham Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-08-29 | £136,237 |
| 40 Durham Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-10-15 | £126,304 |
| 16 Durham Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-06-04 | £109,235 |
| 12 Durham Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2018-12-14 | £117,437 |
The percentage of student residents living in L21 1EF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School Sandy Road , Seaforth L21 1AD | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Crosby Road North , Waterloo L22 0LD | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Seaforth , L21 3TE | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Denmark Street , Waterloo L22 9RG | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Oxford Road , Waterloo L22 8QF | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic College Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | 2out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 3,156 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 | 3,659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Taylors' Boys' School Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St. Mary's College Everest Road , Crosby L23 5TW | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Girls' School Liverpool Road , L23 5SP | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth Information Network Group | 53 Cambridge Road | 248 yd | |
| Community Pantry Cafe | 53 Cambridge Road | 248 yd | |
| Waterloo Community Centre | Great Georges Road | 556 yd | |
| Jackies Cafe | 51 Sandy Road | 563 yd | |
| TJs Play Ways | Unit 2 Stella Precinct, Seaforth Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathom Hall | 1 Lathom Avenue | 535 yd | |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Church | 32 Great Georges Road | 556 yd | |
| Waterloo Lawn Tennis Club | Waterloo Tennis Club, Park Road | 716 yd | |
| Kingsway Christian Fellowship | Kingsway Christian Centre, Church Road | 756 yd | |
| Flanagans | 35 Queen Street | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Doner | 163-165 Rawson Road | 66 yd | |
| Lucky House | 145 Rawson Road | 86 yd | |
| Xings Kitchen | 57 Sandy Road | 549 yd | |
| The Kiosk | Marine Gardens, Marine Terrace | 823 yd | |
| American Pizza Slice | 112 South Road | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 70-76 South Road | 891 yd | |
| Lidl | Wellington Road | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Playing Fields BROOK VALE | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Liverpool Waterloo) (Closed) South Road | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Chaffers Playing Fields (Closed) Glenwyllin Road | athletics tracks | 949 yd |
| The Fitness Connection 81-83 81-83 SEAFORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 996 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 | 167.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.