Hereford Drive is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L30 1PR is located in the Netherton and Orrell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hereford Drive, Bootle, L30 1PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L30 1QF, L30 1PT, L30 1PH, L30 1PJ, L30 1QE, L30 1BD, L30 1BB, L30 1PZ, L30 1PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L30 1PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 1PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 52.7% | 52.8% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 31.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.2% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 57.6% | 55.4% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 24.4% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 11.9% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 25.3% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 15.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 21% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 99% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 94.8% | 92.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 92.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hereford Drive was 110.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% higher than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hereford Drive has the 30th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Ford and the 208th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Hereford Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-10-28 | £165,656 |
| 38 Hereford Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-09-10 | £142,158 |
| 56 Hereford Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2020-09-14 | £148,087 |
| 20 Hereford Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2019-05-24 | £144,171 |
| 8 Hereford Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £64,950 | 2013-01-03 | £110,851 |
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 3,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 4,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Primary School and Early Years Unit Chester Avenue , L30 1QW | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Junior School Stand Park Avenue , Netherton L30 3SA | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Infant School Stand Park Avenue , L30 3SA | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School Stand Park avenue , Netherton L30 3SA | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School Stand Park avenue , Netherton L30 3SA | 2out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Sefton College Sterrix Lane , Litherland L30 2DB | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootle High School Browns Lane , Netherton L30 5RN | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,067 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations for LIFE School Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Motiv8 School Gordon Centre, Brecon Avenue , L30 1RQ | - not rated | 463 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Thorn School Barlows Lane , Fazakerley L9 9EH | - not rated | 1,778 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Town 2 | Unit 14, Vesty Business Park, Vesty Road | 384 yd | |
| Cafe Mania | 1a Bridle Way | 612 yd | |
| TSR Dessert Bar | 1a Bridle Way | 612 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Goals, 151 Park Lane | 614 yd | |
| Netherton Park Community Association | Netherton Park Community Centre, Chester Avenue | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery Aintree | 1 Ormskirk Road | 596 yd | |
| The New Valentinos | Unit 1, Bechers Business Centre, Heysham Road | 993 yd | |
| Our Lady Of Walsingham Parochial Club & Centre | Our Lady Of Walsingham Parochial Club And Centre, Stand Park Avenue | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny Sues Kitchen | 4 Park Lane | 261 yd | |
| Mr Chips Food Limited | 72 Park Lane | 346 yd | |
| Chippy Bar | 103 Park Lane | 483 yd | |
| Dragon City | 1 Melling Road | 779 yd | |
| Franco's | 1 Melling Road | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tdp Solicitors Stadium VESTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Netherton Park Neighbourhood Centre CHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Pure Gym (Aintree) Grand National Avenue | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Everton Fc Youth Development Centre (Closed) Park Lane | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Liverpool North) PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch | 784 yd |
| Savio Salesian College NETHERTON WAY | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Our Lady Of Walsingham Primary School STAND PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| The Railway Club MELLING ROAD | grass pitches | 1,084 yd |
| Leisure Time Sports Club (Closed) Orrell Lane | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 134.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.