Hornby Flats is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 8LH 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 Hornby Flats, Liverpool, L21 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 8LD, L21 8JX, L21 6NY, L21 8NS, L21 8LB, L21 8LA, L21 6NZ, L21 8JZ, L21 6NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L21 8LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.6% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 58.2% | 55.2% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.5% | 21.3% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 13.7% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.7%) 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 | 38.7% | 32.7% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -15.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 36% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 17% | 16.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 10.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 27.9% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 15.8% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 17.5% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.2% | 91.6% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 97% | 87.3% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 8.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 86.9% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hornby Flats was 349.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% higher than the Linacre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hornby Flats has the 2nd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Linacre and the 31st highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Hornby Flats, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2021-09-20 | £59,251 |
| 1 Hornby Flats, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2020-12-04 | £60,115 |
| 6 Hornby Flats, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2020-12-04 | £60,115 |
| 7 Hornby Flats, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2018-02-12 | £71,260 |
| 21 Hornby Flats, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,991 | 2017-10-25 | £60,335 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Seaforth , L21 3TE | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lander Road Primary School Pennington Road , Litherland L21 8HY | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Webster Street , Litherland L21 8JH | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School Sandy Road , Seaforth L21 1AD | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gray Primary School Chestnut Grove , L20 4LX | 2out of 4 | 818 yd | Community 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 | 1,245 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 2,585 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 | 2,390 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 | 2,362 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Boys' School Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 118 yd | |
| ACJ's Kitchen | 173 Linacre Road | 291 yd | |
| Chung Lok Restaurant | 156-158 Linacre Road | 293 yd | |
| Elim Bootle Pentecostal Church | St Andrews Memorial Hall, St Andrews Road | 414 yd | |
| Karen's Cafe | 467 Stanley Road | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linacre Mission | Linacre Methodist Mission, Linacre Road | 76 yd | |
| Saltbox | 83 Linacre Road | 117 yd | |
| Pacific Hotel | 168 Linacre Road | 293 yd | |
| St Elizabeths Parochial Centre | St Elizabeths Parish Centre, Pennington Road | 418 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | 114 Knowsley Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J's Kitchen | 109 Linacre Road | 76 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 147 Linacre Road | 166 yd | |
| Pizza Co & Coop's | 155 Linacre Road | 189 yd | |
| La Scala | 171 Linacre Road | 248 yd | |
| Alex's Kebab House | 177 Linacre Road | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days Bootle Go Local | 185/187 Linacre Road | 292 yd | |
| Lidl | Wellington Road | 479 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Connection 81-83 81-83 SEAFORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Bootle Leisure Centre Washington Parade | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 920 yd |
| St Philips Ce Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 119.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.