Longridge Drive is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L30 1ST is located in the Netherton and Orrell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 2015-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longridge Drive, Bootle, L30 1ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L30 1RA, L30 1PN, L30 1RR, L30 1PW, L30 1RL, L30 6UR, L30 1PB, L30 1RP, L30 1PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L30 1ST is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 50% | 46.6% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 50% | 53.4% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 30.7% | 38.2% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 47.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 55.8% | 13.8% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 31.7% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 8.5% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 3.5% | -6.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 15.5% | -12.8% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 21.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 30.9% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.5% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 99.3% | 93.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 93.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 68.2% | 46.2% | 22.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longridge Drive was 45.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.1% lower than the Molyneux average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longridge Drive has the 32nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Molyneux and the 432nd lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Longridge Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2023-02-23 | £231,178 |
| 92 Longridge Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-01-13 | £222,200 |
| 56 Longridge Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-06-18 | £246,810 |
| 94 Longridge Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2020-11-30 | £262,091 |
| 86 Longridge Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2020-03-27 | £285,086 |
L30 1ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 172 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 4,199 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 | 4,926 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 | 885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Junior School Stand Park Avenue , Netherton L30 3SA | - not rated | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Infant School Stand Park Avenue , L30 3SA | - not rated | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School Stand Park avenue , Netherton L30 3SA | - not rated | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School Stand Park avenue , Netherton L30 3SA | 2out of 4 | 999 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 | 1,298 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bootle High School Browns Lane , Netherton L30 5RN | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Sefton College Sterrix Lane , Litherland L30 2DB | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic College Copy Lane , Netherton L30 7PQ | - not rated | 1,968 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 | 4,557 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 | 510 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundations for LIFE School Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Thorn School Barlows Lane , Fazakerley L9 9EH | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchbox | Heysham Road | 155 yd | |
| Selco Cafe | Unit 10 Mersey Reach Park, Galgate Drive | 474 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 9c, Topham Drive | 482 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Goals, 151 Park Lane | 484 yd | |
| Flip Out | Aintree Racecourse Business Park, Orbit Developements, Unit V6 Topham Drive | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery Aintree | 1 Ormskirk Road | 405 yd | |
| The New Valentinos | Unit 1, Bechers Business Centre, Heysham Road | 608 yd | |
| Bakers Dozen | Switch Island Leisure Park, Dunnings Bridge Road | 874 yd | |
| Our Lady Of Walsingham Parochial Club & Centre | Our Lady Of Walsingham Parochial Club And Centre, Stand Park Avenue | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chips Food Limited | 72 Park Lane | 256 yd | |
| Nanny Sues Kitchen | 4 Park Lane | 322 yd | |
| Chippy Bar | 103 Park Lane | 438 yd | |
| KFC | Grand National Avenue, Ormskirk Road | 589 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Unit 14, Racecourse Retail Park, Ormskirk Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Racecourse Retail Park, Ormskirk Road | 788 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Aldi, Park Lane West | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Aintree) Grand National Avenue | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Everton Fc Youth Development Centre (Closed) Park Lane | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Liverpool North) PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch | 741 yd |
| Tdp Solicitors Stadium VESTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Aintree) ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Netherton Park Neighbourhood Centre CHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Liverpool Switch Island) DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Our Lady Of Walsingham Primary School STAND PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| The Railway Club MELLING ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 161.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.