Harrops Croft is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L30 0QY is located in the St Oswald electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harrops Croft, Bootle, L30 0QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L30 0QS, L30 0QP, L30 0QH, L30 0PE, L30 0PX, L30 0QR, L30 0PY, L30 0QJ, L30 0PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L30 0QY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% | 50.7% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 41.8% | 49.3% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 L30 0QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 32.8% | 45.9% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 28% | -13.4% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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 (69.2%) 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 | 35.8% | 40.9% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 28.3% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 17.1% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 13.3% | 9.4% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around L30 0QY this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.6% | 33.3% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 14.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 14.9% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 14.9% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -20.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.5% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 99.3% 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% | 99.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 99.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrops Croft was 20.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.3% lower than the St Oswald average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Harrops Croft has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in St Oswald and the 178th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Harrops Croft, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2025-02-20 | £157,806 |
| 66 Harrops Croft, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2023-12-14 | £134,703 |
| 66 Harrops Croft, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2023-12-01 | £142,123 |
| 61 Harrops Croft, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-08-25 | £134,655 |
| 54 Harrops Croft, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-06-01 | £88,037 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 4,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Raymond's Catholic Primary School Harrop's Croft , L30 0QP | - not rated | 174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Primary School Stonyfield , Sefton L30 0QS | - not rated | 213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Primary School Stonyfield , Sefton L30 0QS | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Moss Primary School Swifts Lane , Netherton L30 3RU | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Poulsom Drive , L30 2NR | - not rated | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic College Copy Lane , Netherton L30 7PQ | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootle High School Browns Lane , Netherton L30 5RN | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Sefton College Sterrix Lane , Litherland L30 2DB | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | - not rated | 964 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 1out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun 4 Kidz | The L30 Centre, Stonyfield | 160 yd | |
| Gourmet Social Enterprise CIC | 33 Marian Square | 588 yd | |
| The Bistro | 35 Dale Acre Drive | 953 yd | |
| Teacups | Daleacre Primary School, Dale Acre Drive | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Vale Hotel | Eden Vale, 58 Glovers Lane | 420 yd | |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Fleetwoods Lane | 467 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Club, Fleetwoods Lane | 472 yd | |
| Marti's Bar | 16 Marian Square | 697 yd | |
| Netherton Snooker Club | 1a Marian Square | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bungalow Fish Bar | 39 Marian Square | 545 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 29 Marian Square | 613 yd | |
| Dougies Deli | 17 Marian Square | 687 yd | |
| Chams | 6 Pendle View | 1,075 yd | |
| Perfecto | 8a Pendle View | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 23-27 Marian Square | 626 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 8-10 Marian Square | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School STONYFIELD | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Netherton Activity Centre Glovers Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| Netherton Activity Centre (Closed) Glovers Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Buckley Hill Playing Fields BUCKLEY HILL LANE PLAYING FIELD BUCKLEY HILL LANE PLAYING FIELD BUCKLEY HILL LANE | grass pitches | 463 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 | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.