Kirk Road is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 8HX 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 Kirk Road, Liverpool, L21 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 8HU, L20 5EX, L21 8HY, L21 8JA, L20 5EG, L21 8JS, L20 5EF, L21 8JD, L21 8JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L21 8HX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 47.9% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 45.7% | 52.1% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 8HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 43.9% | 57.3% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 21.8% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.2% | -1.5% | 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 | 39.7% | 43.4% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 32.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 14.2% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6% | 9% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 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.
In the area around L21 8HX this area, 32.1% 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 32.1% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 13.8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 4.5% | -3.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.8% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 18.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 93.6% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 97.4% | 91.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 91.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirk Road was 168.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.9% higher than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirk Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 115th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Kirk Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2023-12-08 | £90,649 |
| 32 Kirk Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-10-16 | £70,276 |
| 30 Kirk Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2023-06-26 | £90,557 |
| 44 Kirk Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2022-01-28 | £92,182 |
| 24 Kirk Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-02-22 | £87,116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander Road Primary School Pennington Road , Litherland L21 8HY | 3out of 4 | 113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Webster Street , Litherland L21 8JH | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linacre Primary School Thornton Road , L20 5ED | 2out of 4 | 457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gray Primary School Chestnut Grove , L20 4LX | 2out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Seaforth , L21 3TE | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 933 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,099 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 | 2,404 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 3,038 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elim Bootle Pentecostal Church | St Andrews Memorial Hall, St Andrews Road | 27 yd | |
| ACJ's Kitchen | 173 Linacre Road | 112 yd | |
| Chung Lok Restaurant | 156-158 Linacre Road | 138 yd | |
| Karen's Cafe | 467 Stanley Road | 191 yd | |
| Santorini Greek Taverna | 106 Linacre Road | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Hotel | 168 Linacre Road | 138 yd | |
| St Elizabeths Parochial Centre | St Elizabeths Parish Centre, Pennington Road | 173 yd | |
| Linacre Mission | Linacre Methodist Mission, Linacre Road | 380 yd | |
| Saltbox | 83 Linacre Road | 448 yd | |
| Mel-Inn Social Club | 513 Hawthorne Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex's Kebab House | 177 Linacre Road | 123 yd | |
| La Scala | 171 Linacre Road | 143 yd | |
| Pizza Villa | 449 Stanley Road | 191 yd | |
| Pizza Co & Coop's | 155 Linacre Road | 197 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 147 Linacre Road | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days Bootle Go Local | 185/187 Linacre Road | 111 yd | |
| Lidl | Wellington Road | 866 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 921 yd | |
| Lidl | 290 Marsh Lane | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bootle Leisure Centre Washington Parade | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| The Fitness Connection 81-83 81-83 SEAFORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 991 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 144 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.