Petersfield Close is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L30 1SG is located in the Netherton and Orrell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Petersfield Close, Bootle, L30 1SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L30 1SJ, L30 1RF, L30 1RG, L30 1RE, L30 1SQ, L30 1SH, L30 1RQ, L30 1QA, L30 1QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L30 1SG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 52.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 46.3% | 47.8% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 1SG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 42.4% | 51.9% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 22.4% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 3.3% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 16.2% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (70.7%) 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 | 40% | 39.1% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 31.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 19.9% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 7.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 1SG this area, 29.3% 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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.4% | 29.3% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 12% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 21.1% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 18.6% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 100% | 95% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 95% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 68.2% | 46.2% | 22.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petersfield Close was 134.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% higher than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Petersfield Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Ford and the 171st highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Petersfield Close, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2023-03-13 | £152,535 |
| 6 Petersfield Close, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2022-10-07 | £131,420 |
| 33 Petersfield Close, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-11-16 | £104,579 |
| 7 Petersfield Close, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-10-15 | £137,469 |
| 3 Petersfield Close, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2021-09-23 | £112,606 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 2,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 3,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,966 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 | 5,159 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 | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Junior School Stand Park Avenue , Netherton L30 3SA | - not rated | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Infant School Stand Park Avenue , L30 3SA | - not rated | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School Stand Park avenue , Netherton L30 3SA | - not rated | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School Stand Park avenue , Netherton L30 3SA | 2out of 4 | 681 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 | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootle High School Browns Lane , Netherton L30 5RN | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Sefton College Sterrix Lane , Litherland L30 2DB | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,553 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 | 4,312 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Motiv8 School Gordon Centre, Brecon Avenue , L30 1RQ | - not rated | 120 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundations for LIFE School Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 1,802 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre | Goals, 151 Park Lane | 283 yd | |
| Netherton Park Community Association | Netherton Park Community Centre, Chester Avenue | 414 yd | |
| Sefton New Directions | The Dunnings Bridge Centre, 156 Park Lane | 480 yd | |
| Munchbox | Heysham Road | 570 yd | |
| Starbucks | Mersey Reach Park, Unit 12 Dunnings Bridge Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Valentinos | Unit 1, Bechers Business Centre, Heysham Road | 721 yd | |
| Our Lady Of Walsingham Parochial Club & Centre | Our Lady Of Walsingham Parochial Club And Centre, Stand Park Avenue | 726 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Aintree | 1 Ormskirk Road | 752 yd | |
| Bakers Dozen | Switch Island Leisure Park, Dunnings Bridge Road | 927 yd | |
| Bootle Golf Club | Clubhouse, Bootle Golf Course, Dunnings Bridge Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippy Bar | 103 Park Lane | 150 yd | |
| Mr Chips Food Limited | 72 Park Lane | 196 yd | |
| Nanny Sues Kitchen | 4 Park Lane | 448 yd | |
| KFC | Grand National Avenue, Ormskirk Road | 969 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Unit 14, Racecourse Retail Park, Ormskirk Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Aldi, Park Lane West | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Everton Fc Youth Development Centre (Closed) Park Lane | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Liverpool North) PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch | 442 yd |
| Netherton Park Neighbourhood Centre CHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Our Lady Of Walsingham Primary School STAND PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Tdp Solicitors Stadium VESTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Pure Gym (Aintree) Grand National Avenue | health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Savio Salesian College NETHERTON WAY | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Liverpool Switch Island) DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Bootle Golf Club DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD | golf | 1,046 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 | 80.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.