Greenfield Lane is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 9NP 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 Greenfield Lane, Liverpool, L21 9NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 9JL, L21 9NW, L21 9PZ, L21 9QD, L21 9QA, L21 9NN, L21 9QF, L21 9JP, L21 9QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L21 9NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 40.4% | 39.6% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 43.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 51.6% | 55.5% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 28% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 8.1% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 23% | 19.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 6.6% | -15.1% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 22.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 28.1% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 98.6% | 97.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 70.9% | 46.2% | 24.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenfield Lane was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Greenfield Lane has the 37th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Ford and the 382nd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Greenfield Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-11-28 | £143,982 |
| 6 Greenfield Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-05-28 | £146,481 |
| 10 Greenfield Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2019-07-12 | £159,655 |
| 24 Greenfield Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-03-18 | £133,452 |
| 24 Greenfield Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2012-06-26 | £142,349 |
L21 9NP 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 1,808 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 | 4,155 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 | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Ford Close , Litherland L21 0EP | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School School Lane , Litherland L21 7LX | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beach Road Primary School Beach Road , Litherland L21 2PG | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School Church Road , Litherland L21 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,287 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Sefton College Sterrix Lane , Litherland L30 2DB | - not rated | 1,687 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 | 4,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educ8 Liverpool Elm Road , Seaforth L21 3TG | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Schools 186 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 1out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 134 yd | |
| Litherland Youth & Community Centre | 41 Sefton Road | 723 yd | |
| Piccola Italia | 20 Sefton Road | 885 yd | |
| The Pantry | 35 Sefton Street | 925 yd | |
| Subway | 4 Hawthorne Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Pub | Jubilee Inn, Hatton Hill Road | 315 yd | |
| Yates Food Company | The Masonic Hall, 50 Sefton Road | 814 yd | |
| The Masonic Hall | 50 Sefton Road | 821 yd | |
| Waterloo Lawn Tennis Club | Waterloo Tennis Club, Park Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xing Du | 49 Ford Lane | 627 yd | |
| The Good Catch | 102 Sefton Road | 749 yd | |
| Jennys 2 Go | 108 Sefton Road | 756 yd | |
| Ocean Fry | 12 Sefton Road | 890 yd | |
| Supreme Pizza | 39 Sefton Street | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Stop | 39 Ford Lane | 701 yd | |
| Tesco | 108 Sefton Road | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatton Hill Primary School ALWYN AVENUE | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Chaffers Playing Fields (Closed) Glenwyllin Road | athletics tracks | 666 yd |
| Brookvale Playing Fields BROOK VALE | grass pitches | 844 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 | 145.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.