School Lane is in Litherland, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 7LZ is located in the Ford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about School Lane, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 7LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 7LU, L21 7LF, L21 7LR, L21 7LT, L21 7LY, L21 8NY, L21 7LS, L21 7QH, L21 7LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L21 7LZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 50.3% | 55.1% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 44.9% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 31.5% | 37.1% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 44.6% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 54.2% | 52.7% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 28.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13.8% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 20.3% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 10.1% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 13.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 27.2% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 97.8% 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% | 97.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| 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% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 97.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.1% | 37.2% | -17.1% |
| Christian | 74.9% | 46.2% | 28.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 127.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% higher than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Lane has the 22nd highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Ford and the 178th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 School Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-09-11 | £62,823 |
| 36 School Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2018-07-02 | £87,493 |
| 24 School Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-08-04 | £231,039 |
| 28 School Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2007-12-18 | £206,465 |
| 30 School Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,950 | 2004-04-30 | £285,090 |
L21 7LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School School Lane , Litherland L21 7LX | 3out of 4 | 142 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 | 348 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton Hill Primary School Alwyn Avenue , Litherland L21 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Webster Street , Litherland L21 8JH | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,303 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 | 1,486 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Boys' School Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland Youth & Community Centre | 41 Sefton Road | 245 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Tesco Extra, 801 Hawthorne Road | 245 yd | |
| Subway | 4 Hawthorne Road | 272 yd | |
| KFC | 49 Church Road | 283 yd | |
| Piccola Italia | 20 Sefton Road | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yates Food Company | The Masonic Hall, 50 Sefton Road | 153 yd | |
| The Masonic Hall | 50 Sefton Road | 189 yd | |
| Litherland Royal British Legion | Tom Neary Hall, Orrell Road | 235 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 121 Bridge Road | 496 yd | |
| Jubilee Pub | Jubilee Inn, Hatton Hill Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakora | 36 School Lane | 31 yd | |
| Ocean Fry | 12 Sefton Road | 340 yd | |
| Supreme Pizza | 39 Sefton Street | 372 yd | |
| The Good Catch | 102 Sefton Road | 456 yd | |
| Jennys 2 Go | 108 Sefton Road | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 355 yd | |
| Tesco | 108 Sefton Road | 483 yd | |
| Lidl | Wellington Road | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Philips Ce Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Hatton Hill Primary School ALWYN AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.