Harrington Road is in Litherland, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 7NB 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 Harrington Road, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 7NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 7NN, L21 7NG, L21 7LW, L21 7NQ, L21 7LA, L21 5HF, L21 7NF, L21 7NA, L21 7NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L21 7NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.3% | 0.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around L21 7NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 41% | 49.2% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 36.2% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 49.7% | 52% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 29.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around L21 7NB this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 28.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 16.6% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 18.2% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 92.5% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 97.5% | 93.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 93.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 64.7% | 46.2% | 18.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrington Road was 86.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harrington Road has the 37th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Ford and the 278th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Harrington Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2023-01-27 | £129,470 |
| 36 Harrington Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-09-30 | £90,498 |
| 30 Harrington Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2019-08-23 | £127,802 |
| 30 Harrington Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-04-07 | £143,003 |
| 44 Harrington Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2014-02-18 | £91,027 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland Moss Primary School Moss Lane , L21 7NW | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School Church Road , Litherland L21 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School School Lane , Litherland L21 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Poulsom Drive , L30 2NR | 1out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 1,098 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 | 446 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,292 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 | 3,881 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 | 426 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY | 3out of 4 | 2,735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland Remyca FC | Litherland Sports Park, Boundary Road | 154 yd | |
| Rita's Cafe | 20 Kirkstone Road North | 399 yd | |
| Caterlink @ Hugh Baird College | South Sefton Sixth Form College, Sterrix Lane | 444 yd | |
| Netherton Park Community Association | Netherton Park Community Centre, Chester Avenue | 893 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Tesco Extra, 801 Hawthorne Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Hotel | Netherton Hotel, Church Road | 198 yd | |
| Bootle Golf Club | Clubhouse, Bootle Golf Course, Dunnings Bridge Road | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Garden Fish & Chip Takeaway | 102 Moss Lane | 387 yd | |
| Amanda's | 37 Ennerdale Drive | 498 yd | |
| Jennys 2 Go | 108 Sefton Road | 936 yd | |
| The Good Catch | 102 Sefton Road | 956 yd | |
| Simply Delicious Sandwich Bar | Unit 6, Bridle Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108 Sefton Road | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Litherland Sports Park BOUNDARY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Bootle Golf Club DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD | golf | 306 yd |
| Rowan Park School STERRIX LANE | 456 yd | |
| Litherland High School STERRIX LANE | 472 yd | |
| Litherland High School (Closed) Sterrix Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Savio Salesian College NETHERTON WAY | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| South Sefton College STERRIX LANE | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Netherton Park Neighbourhood Centre CHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| St Philips Ce Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 223.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.