Field Lane is in Litherland, Liverpool and in Sefton district. L21 9QB is located in the Ford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Field Lane, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 9QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L21 9QD, L21 9QE, L21 9QA, L21 9NW, L21 9NP, L21 9PZ, L21 9LY, L21 9NN, L21 9JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L21 9QB 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 Field 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.
Field 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Field Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-08-04 | £232,126 |
| 99 Field Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-05-17 | £269,086 |
| 107 Field Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-08-26 | £256,556 |
| 93 Field Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-08-19 | £211,938 |
| 89 Field Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-04-15 | £167,699 |
L21 9QB 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 | 1,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,264 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 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Ford Close , Litherland L21 0EP | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beach Road Primary School Beach Road , Litherland L21 2PG | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School School Lane , Litherland L21 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterloo Primary School Crosby Road North , Waterloo L22 0LD | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Community 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 | 1,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Taylors' Schools 186 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educ8 Liverpool Elm Road , Seaforth L21 3TG | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Other independent 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 | 1,690 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 1out of 4 | 1,732 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 | 277 yd | |
| Litherland Youth & Community Centre | 41 Sefton Road | 856 yd | |
| Seaforth Information Network Group | 53 Cambridge Road | 986 yd | |
| Community Pantry Cafe | 53 Cambridge Road | 986 yd | |
| Piccola Italia | 20 Sefton Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Pub | Jubilee Inn, Hatton Hill Road | 378 yd | |
| Waterloo Lawn Tennis Club | Waterloo Tennis Club, Park Road | 937 yd | |
| Yates Food Company | The Masonic Hall, 50 Sefton Road | 948 yd | |
| The Masonic Hall | 50 Sefton Road | 949 yd | |
| St Faith's Parish Hall | St Faiths Parochial Hall, Milton Road | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xing Du | 49 Ford Lane | 675 yd | |
| Yungs Fish Bar | 42 Stuart Road | 851 yd | |
| Mikes Chip Shop | 53 Stuart Road | 856 yd | |
| The Good Catch | 102 Sefton Road | 893 yd | |
| Jennys 2 Go | 108 Sefton Road | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Stop | 39 Ford Lane | 731 yd | |
| Tesco | 108 Sefton Road | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaffers Playing Fields (Closed) Glenwyllin Road | athletics tracks | 537 yd |
| Hatton Hill Primary School ALWYN AVENUE | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Brookvale Playing Fields BROOK VALE | grass pitches | 788 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 | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.