Ashford Close is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 8LR is located in the Litherland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 2014-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashford Close, Liverpool, L21 8LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 5HA, L21 8LT, L21 5JS, L21 7LH, L21 8NF, L21 8PA, L21 7LJ, L21 5JP, L21 8PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L21 8LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 49.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.7% | 41.7% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 47.5% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 58.9% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 32.5% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 7.2% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 24.6% | 11.3% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 23% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 30.8% | 17.3% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 97% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 99.4% | 99.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 99.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 76.7% | 17.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 73.6% | 46.2% | 27.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashford Close was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% lower than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashford Close has the 40th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Ford and the 409th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Ashford Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-03-22 | £210,179 |
| 33 Ashford Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2024-01-29 | £204,095 |
| 11 Ashford Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £4,571 | 2023-05-19 | £4,825 |
| 31 Ashford Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-11-18 | £235,872 |
| 1 Ashford Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2022-11-17 | £272,930 |
L21 8LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 211 |
| Part-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,218 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 | 145 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School School Lane , Litherland L21 7LX | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Park Community Primary School Menai Road , L20 6PG | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland Moss Primary School Moss Lane , L21 7NW | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,278 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 | 1,184 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Boys' School Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 2,804 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Tesco Extra, 801 Hawthorne Road | 214 yd | |
| Rita's Cafe | 20 Kirkstone Road North | 441 yd | |
| Rileys | 59 Orrell Road | 553 yd | |
| St Robert Bellarmine Parish Centre | 52 Orrell Road | 570 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | St Robert Bellarmines Catholic Primary School, Harris Drive | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland Royal British Legion | Tom Neary Hall, Orrell Road | 347 yd | |
| Yates Food Company | The Masonic Hall, 50 Sefton Road | 572 yd | |
| The Masonic Hall | 50 Sefton Road | 630 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 121 Bridge Road | 856 yd | |
| Netherton Hotel | Netherton Hotel, Church Road | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakora | 36 School Lane | 424 yd | |
| Emerald Garden Fish & Chip Takeaway | 102 Moss Lane | 478 yd | |
| The Good Catch | 102 Sefton Road | 594 yd | |
| Jennys 2 Go | 108 Sefton Road | 603 yd | |
| Midnight Delivery | Haworth Hardware, 57 Orrell Road | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108 Sefton Road | 603 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Philips Ce Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Litherland Sports Park BOUNDARY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Litherland High School (Closed) Sterrix Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,091 yd |
| Savio Salesian College NETHERTON WAY | grass pitches | 1,091 yd |
| Bootle Golf Club DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD | golf | 1,093 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.