Thornbridge Avenue is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 5JU 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 Thornbridge Avenue, Liverpool, L21 5JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 5JX, L21 5HH, L21 5HD, L30 9SB, L21 5HQ, L21 5JP, L21 5HN, L21 5HW, L21 5JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L21 5JU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 51.4% | 56.3% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 43.7% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of L21 5JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 27.5% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 56.6% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 51.4% | 48.2% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.3% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 11.7% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 17.6% | 14.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 10.1% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 15.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 23.6% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 26% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 98.4% 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% | 98.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 98.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 74% | 46.2% | 27.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornbridge Avenue was 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornbridge Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Ford and the 269th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thornbridge Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,500 | 2025-09-19 | £303,701 |
| 5 Thornbridge Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2018-09-03 | £236,507 |
| 11 Thornbridge Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-11-23 | £251,157 |
| 5 Thornbridge Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-07-22 | £172,127 |
| 35 Thornbridge Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2016-06-03 | £259,340 |
L21 5JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School Church Road , Litherland L21 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School School Lane , Litherland L21 7LX | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Park Community Primary School Menai Road , L20 6PG | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland Moss Primary School Moss Lane , L21 7NW | - not rated | 869 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 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Sefton College Sterrix Lane , Litherland L30 2DB | - not rated | 1,049 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 | 3,246 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 | 1,067 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundations for LIFE School Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Motiv8 School Gordon Centre, Brecon Avenue , L30 1RQ | - not rated | 1,679 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 | 428 yd | |
| St Robert Bellarmine Parish Centre | 52 Orrell Road | 439 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | St Robert Bellarmines Catholic Primary School, Harris Drive | 459 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Tesco Extra, 801 Hawthorne Road | 496 yd | |
| Rileys | 59 Orrell Road | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland Royal British Legion | Tom Neary Hall, Orrell Road | 605 yd | |
| Netherton Hotel | Netherton Hotel, Church Road | 647 yd | |
| Yates Food Company | The Masonic Hall, 50 Sefton Road | 861 yd | |
| Bootle Golf Club | Clubhouse, Bootle Golf Course, Dunnings Bridge Road | 868 yd | |
| The Masonic Hall | 50 Sefton Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda's | 37 Ennerdale Drive | 411 yd | |
| Emerald Garden Fish & Chip Takeaway | 102 Moss Lane | 470 yd | |
| Midnight Delivery | Haworth Hardware, 57 Orrell Road | 511 yd | |
| Peeps Fast Food | 31 Orrell Road | 586 yd | |
| Yang Sing | 23 Orrell Road | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108 Sefton Road | 827 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| St Philips Ce Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Litherland Sports Park BOUNDARY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Savio Salesian College NETHERTON WAY | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Bootle Golf Club DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD | golf | 915 yd |
| Litherland High School STERRIX LANE | 1,043 yd | |
| Litherland High School (Closed) Sterrix Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,053 yd |
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,054 yd |
| Rowan Park School STERRIX LANE | 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.