Linacre Road is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 8JP 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 Linacre Road, Liverpool, L21 8JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 8JT, L21 8JD, L21 8JF, L21 8JE, L21 8JB, L21 8JQ, L21 8JA, L21 8JS, L21 8JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L21 8JP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 44.1% | 49.6% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 55.9% | 50.4% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 8JP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 50% | 54.4% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 25.5% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 43.7% | 38.3% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 36% | 34% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 19% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
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 | 26.2% | 26.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.3% | 15.8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 16.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 18.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.3% | 88.8% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Arab | 4.9% | 0.4% | -4.5% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 86.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 86.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 89.1% | 86.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linacre Road was 193.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.4% higher than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linacre Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 95th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 Linacre Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2022-07-25 | £82,359 |
| 155 Linacre Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-02-17 | £68,874 |
| 139 Linacre Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2019-05-17 | £126,517 |
| 143 Linacre Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2018-04-23 | £46,310 |
| 141A Linacre Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-03-08 | £78,173 |
L21 8JP area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,276 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 | - not rated | 163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Lander Primary Academy Pennington Road , Litherland L21 8HY | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Webster Street , Litherland L21 8JH | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Infant School Webster Street , Litherland L21 8JH | - not rated | 256 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linacre Primary School Thornton Road , L20 5ED | 2out of 4 | 565 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 | 825 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 2,097 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 | 2,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educ8 Liverpool Elm Road , Seaforth L21 3TG | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundations for LIFE School Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 2,434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini Greek Taverna | 106 Linacre Road | 67 yd | |
| ACJ's Kitchen | 173 Linacre Road | 114 yd | |
| Chung Lok Restaurant | 156-158 Linacre Road | 129 yd | |
| Elim Bootle Pentecostal Church | St Andrews Memorial Hall, St Andrews Road | 229 yd | |
| Karen's Cafe | 467 Stanley Road | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Hotel | 168 Linacre Road | 129 yd | |
| Linacre Mission | Linacre Methodist Mission, Linacre Road | 186 yd | |
| Saltbox | 83 Linacre Road | 257 yd | |
| St Elizabeths Parochial Centre | St Elizabeths Parish Centre, Pennington Road | 261 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | 114 Knowsley Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Co & Coop's | 155 Linacre Road | 5 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 147 Linacre Road | 22 yd | |
| La Scala | 171 Linacre Road | 67 yd | |
| Alex's Kebab House | 177 Linacre Road | 96 yd | |
| J's Kitchen | 109 Linacre Road | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days Bootle Go Local | 185/187 Linacre Road | 114 yd | |
| Lidl | Wellington Road | 664 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bootle Leisure Centre Washington Parade | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 778 yd |
| The Fitness Connection 81-83 81-83 SEAFORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| St Philips Ce Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| 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 | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.