Beechwood Road is in Litherland, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 8JZ 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 Beechwood Road, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 8JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 8JY, L21 8LA, L21 8HJ, L21 8LB, L21 8LD, L21 8JT, L21 8HH, L21 8JX, L21 8HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L21 8JZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.4% | 53.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 46.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 8JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.6% 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 | 58.3% | 65.6% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 27.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17% | 14.4% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -29.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 12.2% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 39% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 31.6% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 18.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around L21 8JZ this area, 30.9% 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 30.9% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 14% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 17.4% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 13.5% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 13.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98.5% | 95.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 95.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechwood Road was 66.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.2% lower than the Linacre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechwood Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Linacre and the 357th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Beechwood Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2025-04-02 | £59,808 |
| 48 Beechwood Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2025-03-31 | £68,611 |
| 42 Beechwood Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2024-07-19 | £92,114 |
| 38 Beechwood Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2024-01-26 | £84,994 |
| 14 Beechwood Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2024-01-09 | £78,102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,334 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 | 281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Lander Primary Academy Pennington Road , Litherland L21 8HY | 3out of 4 | 281 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Webster Street , Litherland L21 8JH | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Infant School Webster Street , Litherland L21 8JH | - not rated | 366 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Seaforth , L21 3TE | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 2,184 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 | 2,223 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 | 828 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundations for LIFE School Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 2,539 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 | 73 yd | |
| Chung Lok Restaurant | 156-158 Linacre Road | 194 yd | |
| ACJ's Kitchen | 173 Linacre Road | 201 yd | |
| Elim Bootle Pentecostal Church | St Andrews Memorial Hall, St Andrews Road | 334 yd | |
| Karen's Cafe | 467 Stanley Road | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linacre Mission | Linacre Methodist Mission, Linacre Road | 159 yd | |
| Pacific Hotel | 168 Linacre Road | 194 yd | |
| Saltbox | 83 Linacre Road | 220 yd | |
| St Elizabeths Parochial Centre | St Elizabeths Parish Centre, Pennington Road | 379 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | 114 Knowsley Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry | 147 Linacre Road | 111 yd | |
| Pizza Co & Coop's | 155 Linacre Road | 121 yd | |
| J's Kitchen | 109 Linacre Road | 159 yd | |
| La Scala | 171 Linacre Road | 164 yd | |
| Alex's Kebab House | 177 Linacre Road | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days Bootle Go Local | 185/187 Linacre Road | 202 yd | |
| Lidl | Wellington Road | 573 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Connection 81-83 81-83 SEAFORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Bootle Leisure Centre Washington Parade | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 811 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 849 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 | 84.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.