Ecclesall Avenue is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 5HQ is located in the Litherland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ecclesall Avenue, Liverpool, L21 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 5HG, L21 5HD, L21 5HB, L21 5HH, L21 5HN, L21 5JP, L21 5JU, L21 5JS, L21 7LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L21 5HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 49.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.7% | 41.7% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 47.5% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 58.9% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 32.5% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 7.2% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 24.6% | 11.3% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 23% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 30.8% | 17.3% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 97% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
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 | 99.4% | 99.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| 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 | 99.2% | 99.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 76.7% | 17.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 73.6% | 46.2% | 27.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ecclesall Avenue was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% lower than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ecclesall Avenue has the 39th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Ford and the 369th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ecclesall Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-07-25 | £249,429 |
| 24 Ecclesall Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2025-05-30 | £260,991 |
| 2 Ecclesall Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-11-26 | £313,738 |
| 18 Ecclesall Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2021-04-09 | £248,751 |
| 16 Ecclesall Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-08-02 | £247,046 |
L21 5HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 211 |
| Part-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School Church Road , Litherland L21 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School School Lane , Litherland L21 7LX | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland Moss Primary School Moss Lane , L21 7NW | - not rated | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland Moss Primary School Sterrix Lane , L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 947 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 | 3,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 978 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundations for LIFE School Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Motiv8 School Gordon Centre, Brecon Avenue , L30 1RQ | - not rated | 1,690 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita's Cafe | 20 Kirkstone Road North | 305 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Tesco Extra, 801 Hawthorne Road | 459 yd | |
| St Robert Bellarmine Parish Centre | 52 Orrell Road | 561 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | St Robert Bellarmines Catholic Primary School, Harris Drive | 584 yd | |
| Rileys | 59 Orrell Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland Royal British Legion | Tom Neary Hall, Orrell Road | 591 yd | |
| Netherton Hotel | Netherton Hotel, Church Road | 617 yd | |
| Yates Food Company | The Masonic Hall, 50 Sefton Road | 793 yd | |
| Bootle Golf Club | Clubhouse, Bootle Golf Course, Dunnings Bridge Road | 824 yd | |
| The Masonic Hall | 50 Sefton Road | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Garden Fish & Chip Takeaway | 102 Moss Lane | 348 yd | |
| Amanda's | 37 Ennerdale Drive | 460 yd | |
| Midnight Delivery | Haworth Hardware, 57 Orrell Road | 629 yd | |
| Pakora | 36 School Lane | 661 yd | |
| Peeps Fast Food | 31 Orrell Road | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108 Sefton Road | 712 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Philips Ce Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Litherland Sports Park BOUNDARY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Savio Salesian College NETHERTON WAY | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Bootle Golf Club DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD | golf | 865 yd |
| Litherland High School STERRIX LANE | 941 yd | |
| Litherland High School (Closed) Sterrix Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Rowan Park School STERRIX LANE | 990 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.