Zircon Close is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 7RB is located in the Ford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Zircon Close, Liverpool, L21 7RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 7RA, L21 7RF, L21 7PZ, L21 7RE, L21 7RH, L21 7PY, L21 7PS, L21 7QL, L21 7QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L21 7RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 52.5% | 52.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 38.7% | 41% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 41.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 52.9% | 48.3% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.4% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 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 | 19.6% | 18.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 12.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 22.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 23.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 96% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 96.9% | 97.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 64.8% | 46.2% | 18.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Zircon Close was 105.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.1% higher than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Zircon Close has the 34th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Ford and the 220th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Zircon Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2025-10-24 | £197,699 |
| 22 Zircon Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-09-26 | £169,579 |
| 10 Zircon Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2023-12-11 | £167,808 |
| 14 Zircon Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-10-25 | £165,656 |
| 16 Zircon Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-09-09 | £182,403 |
| Full-Time Employee | 168 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 48 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,443 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 | 356 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School School Lane , Litherland L21 7LX | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland Moss Primary School Moss Lane , L21 7NW | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland Moss Primary School Sterrix Lane , L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 850 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 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 878 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Sefton College Sterrix Lane , Litherland L30 2DB | - not rated | 966 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,512 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 | 984 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 984 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 991 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 1out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | - not rated | 1,564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita's Cafe | 20 Kirkstone Road North | 296 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Tesco Extra, 801 Hawthorne Road | 355 yd | |
| Litherland Youth & Community Centre | 41 Sefton Road | 573 yd | |
| Subway | 4 Hawthorne Road | 733 yd | |
| KFC | 49 Church Road | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland Royal British Legion | Tom Neary Hall, Orrell Road | 505 yd | |
| Yates Food Company | The Masonic Hall, 50 Sefton Road | 526 yd | |
| The Masonic Hall | 50 Sefton Road | 607 yd | |
| Netherton Hotel | Netherton Hotel, Church Road | 818 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 121 Bridge Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Garden Fish & Chip Takeaway | 102 Moss Lane | 314 yd | |
| Jennys 2 Go | 108 Sefton Road | 367 yd | |
| The Good Catch | 102 Sefton Road | 368 yd | |
| Pakora | 36 School Lane | 459 yd | |
| Amanda's | 37 Ennerdale Drive | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108 Sefton Road | 367 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Philips Ce Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Litherland Sports Park BOUNDARY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Litherland High School (Closed) Sterrix Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Litherland High School STERRIX LANE | 893 yd | |
| Hatton Hill Primary School ALWYN AVENUE | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Rowan Park School STERRIX LANE | 993 yd | |
| Bootle Golf Club DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD | golf | 999 yd |
| South Sefton College STERRIX LANE | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.