Meadway is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L30 1SE 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 Meadway, Bootle, L30 1SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L30 1SD, L30 1RW, L30 1SA, L30 1QQ, L30 1SB, L30 1QL, L30 1QY, L30 1RY, L30 1RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L30 1SE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 48.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 31.8% | 37% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 47.9% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 44.8% | 41.5% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 38.7% | 10.8% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 4.2% | -4.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 23.9% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 14.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 18.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 22.3% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| White | 97.5% | 98.4% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 98.7% | 92.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 93.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.8% | 37.2% | -17.4% |
| Christian | 74.8% | 46.2% | 28.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadway was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the Molyneux average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadway has the 28th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Molyneux and the 459th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Meadway, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-31 | £193,771 |
| 3 Meadway, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-11-11 | £122,730 |
| 4 Meadway, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-09-03 | £188,977 |
| 7 Meadway, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2019-06-25 | £134,875 |
| 9 Meadway, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2018-04-20 | £123,357 |
L30 1SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School Stand Park avenue , Netherton L30 3SA | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Church of England Primary School Ronald Ross Avenue , Netherton L30 5RH | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Moss Primary School Swifts Lane , Netherton L30 3RU | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland Moss Primary School Moss Lane , L21 7NW | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Poulsom Drive , L30 2NR | 1out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 2out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY | 3out of 4 | 3,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sefton New Directions | The Dunnings Bridge Centre, 156 Park Lane | 105 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Goals, 151 Park Lane | 114 yd | |
| Starbucks | Mersey Reach Park, Unit 12 Dunnings Bridge Road | 209 yd | |
| Vibes L30 | 2 Dunnings Bridge Road | 294 yd | |
| Selco Cafe | Unit 10 Mersey Reach Park, Galgate Drive | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Valentinos | Unit 1, Bechers Business Centre, Heysham Road | 421 yd | |
| Our Lady Of Walsingham Parochial Club & Centre | Our Lady Of Walsingham Parochial Club And Centre, Stand Park Avenue | 454 yd | |
| Bakers Dozen | Switch Island Leisure Park, Dunnings Bridge Road | 565 yd | |
| St Oswalds Church Hall | St Oswalds Church Centre, Ronald Ross Avenue | 684 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Aintree | 1 Ormskirk Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippy Bar | 103 Park Lane | 243 yd | |
| Mr Chips Food Limited | 72 Park Lane | 435 yd | |
| Nanny Sues Kitchen | 4 Park Lane | 752 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Unit 14, Racecourse Retail Park, Ormskirk Road | 958 yd | |
| Dougies Deli | 17 Marian Square | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Aldi, Park Lane West | 416 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 8-10 Marian Square | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Everton Fc Youth Development Centre (Closed) Park Lane | grass pitches | 133 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Liverpool North) PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch | 198 yd |
| Our Lady Of Walsingham Primary School STAND PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Liverpool Switch Island) DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Netherton Park Neighbourhood Centre CHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Bootle High School (Closed) Browns Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Pure Gym (Aintree) Grand National Avenue | health and fitness suite | 1,006 yd |
| Savio Salesian College NETHERTON WAY | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Aintree) ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,065 yd |
| Bootle Golf Club DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD | golf | 1,077 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 289.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.