Field Lane is in Litherland, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 9LY is located in the Ford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Field Lane, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 9LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 9NN, L21 9NL, L21 9NW, L21 9JJ, L21 9NF, L21 9NJ, L21 9QB, L21 9JP, L21 9NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L21 9LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 54.7% | 53.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.3% | 46.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 9LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 35.4% | 47.4% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 36.6% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 52.5% | 51% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 22.6% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 10.8% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 17.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 21.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 21.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 98.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 98.9% | 96.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 96.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 67.8% | 46.2% | 21.6% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Field Lane was 38.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.1% lower than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Field Lane has the 19th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Ford and the 373rd lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Field Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2026-02-06 | £200,000 |
| 63 Field Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-06 | £369,981 |
| 37 Field Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £2,093,000 | 2022-09-30 | £2,161,589 |
| 49 Field Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-07-15 | £165,862 |
| 43 Field Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2022-06-17 | £167,857 |
L21 9LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatton Hill Primary School Alwyn Avenue , Litherland L21 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Ford Close , Litherland L21 0EP | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beach Road Primary School Beach Road , Litherland L21 2PG | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School School Lane , Litherland L21 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gladstone Church of England Primary School Thomson Road , Seaforth L21 1AW | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Sefton College Sterrix Lane , Litherland L30 2DB | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,005 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 | 1,362 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Schools 186 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Merchant Taylors Junior School for Girls' and Pre-Prep 134 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TH | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 1out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church | St Pauls Church Hall, Sonning Avenue | 298 yd | |
| Litherland Youth & Community Centre | 41 Sefton Road | 754 yd | |
| Seaforth Information Network Group | 53 Cambridge Road | 843 yd | |
| Community Pantry Cafe | 53 Cambridge Road | 843 yd | |
| Piccola Italia | 20 Sefton Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Pub | Jubilee Inn, Hatton Hill Road | 213 yd | |
| The Masonic Hall | 50 Sefton Road | 833 yd | |
| Yates Food Company | The Masonic Hall, 50 Sefton Road | 846 yd | |
| Waterloo Lawn Tennis Club | Waterloo Tennis Club, Park Road | 882 yd | |
| St Faith's Parish Hall | St Faiths Parochial Hall, Milton Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xing Du | 49 Ford Lane | 814 yd | |
| Ocean Fry | 12 Sefton Road | 858 yd | |
| Supreme Pizza | 39 Sefton Street | 864 yd | |
| The Good Catch | 102 Sefton Road | 866 yd | |
| Jennys 2 Go | 108 Sefton Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108 Sefton Road | 879 yd | |
| Daily Stop | 39 Ford Lane | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaffers Playing Fields (Closed) Glenwyllin Road | athletics tracks | 531 yd |
| Hatton Hill Primary School ALWYN AVENUE | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Brookvale Playing Fields BROOK VALE | grass pitches | 654 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 267.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.