St Stephens Grove is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L30 2QP 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 St Stephens Grove, Bootle, L30 2QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L30 2QR, L30 2QQ, L30 2QS, L30 2QW, L30 2QN, L30 2QG, L30 2QY, L30 2QL, L30 2QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L30 2QP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 55.9% | 53.5% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 44.1% | 46.5% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 2QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 40.6% | 47.2% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 36.2% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 6.4% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) 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 | 29.7% | 46.8% | 17.1% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 44.1% | 24.1% | -20.0% | 33.6% | -9.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 19.7% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 25% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 19.8% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 19% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 99% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 98.9% | 98.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Stephens Grove was 228.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.7% higher than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Stephens Grove has the 10th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Ford and the 72nd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 St Stephens Grove, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-11-18 | £117,705 |
| 4 St Stephens Grove, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-03-09 | £141,573 |
| 6 St Stephens Grove, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-01-20 | £139,102 |
| 5 St Stephens Grove, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-09-18 | £126,239 |
| 8 St Stephens Grove, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2013-02-13 | £123,758 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 3,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daleacre Community Primary School Dale Acre Drive , L30 2QQ | - not rated | 105 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Poulsom Drive , L30 2NR | - not rated | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Academy Poulsom Drive , L30 2NR | - not rated | 471 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Moss Primary School Swifts Lane , Netherton L30 3RU | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Raymond's Catholic Primary School Harrop's Croft , L30 0QP | - not rated | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 820 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Sefton College Sterrix Lane , Litherland L30 2DB | - not rated | 905 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 105 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 1out of 4 | 114 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 624 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 895 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bistro | 35 Dale Acre Drive | 114 yd | |
| Teacups | Daleacre Primary School, Dale Acre Drive | 178 yd | |
| Caterlink @ Hugh Baird College | South Sefton Sixth Form College, Sterrix Lane | 893 yd | |
| Gourmet Social Enterprise CIC | 33 Marian Square | 986 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | The L30 Centre, Stonyfield | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Ghost Parish Club | Holy Ghost Parish Social Club, Poulsom Drive | 352 yd | |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Fleetwoods Lane | 412 yd | |
| Cooksons Bridge | Cooksons Bridge, Gorsey Lane | 454 yd | |
| Eden Vale Hotel | Eden Vale, 58 Glovers Lane | 925 yd | |
| LCFA Sefton | 1 Drummond Road | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lams | 18 Carr Meadow Hey | 385 yd | |
| Chams | 6 Pendle View | 411 yd | |
| Perfecto | 8a Pendle View | 411 yd | |
| The Bungalow Fish Bar | 39 Marian Square | 952 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 29 Marian Square | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 23-27 Marian Square | 1,013 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 8-10 Marian Square | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Sefton College STERRIX LANE | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Litherland High School (Closed) Sterrix Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Netherton Activity Centre (Closed) Glovers Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Litherland High School STERRIX LANE | 843 yd | |
| Buckley Hill Playing Fields BUCKLEY HILL LANE PLAYING FIELD BUCKLEY HILL LANE PLAYING FIELD BUCKLEY HILL LANE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Rowan Park School STERRIX LANE | 882 yd | |
| Netherton Activity Centre Glovers Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Playfootball Liverpool PLAYFOOTBALL CENTRE PLAYFOOTBALL CENTRE DRUMMOND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| Civil Service Sports Club (Closed) Drummond Road | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Litherland Sports Park BOUNDARY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 140 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.