Henry Hickman Close is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L30 5RS 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 Henry Hickman Close, Bootle, L30 5RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L30 5QE, L30 5RX, L30 5RY, L30 5RT, L30 5RU, L30 5SP, L30 5QQ, L30 5QF, L30 5QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L30 5RS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 5RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 50.6% | 65.4% | 14.8% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 18.8% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 4.8% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 42.7% | 42.9% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 28% | 30.5% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 14.5% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 9.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.2% | 26.4% | -17.8% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.3% | 13.9% | -9.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 18.8% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.7% | 15.9% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.9% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.5% | 89.5% | -10.0% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 7.6% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 89.5% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henry Hickman Close was 315.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 228.0% higher than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henry Hickman Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Ford and the 37th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 205.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Henry Hickman Close, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2022-02-14 | £147,378 |
| 3 Henry Hickman Close, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2015-01-30 | £157,130 |
| 2 Henry Hickman Close, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2013-04-26 | £111,100 |
| 3 Henry Hickman Close, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2003-06-30 | £151,030 |
L30 5RS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 4,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Church of England Primary School Ronald Ross Avenue , Netherton L30 5RH | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School Copy Lane , Netherton L30 7PG | - not rated | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Copy Lane , Netherton L30 7PG | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Moss Primary School Swifts Lane , Netherton L30 3RU | - not rated | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Raymond's Catholic Primary School Harrop's Croft , L30 0QP | - not rated | 775 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bootle High School Browns Lane , Netherton L30 5RN | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic College Copy Lane , Netherton L30 7PQ | - not rated | 792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Sefton College Sterrix Lane , Litherland L30 2DB | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Foundation 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 | 5,436 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 | 1,257 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 1out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Social Enterprise CIC | 33 Marian Square | 304 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa (Dunelm Mill) | 4 Switch Island Leisure Park, Dunnings Bridge Road | 626 yd | |
| Subway | Unit J, Switch Island Retail Park | 626 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Odeon Cinema, Switch Island Leisure Park, Dunnings Bridge Road | 626 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering Ltd | Allied Bakeries Central Sales, Dunnings Bridge Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Snooker Club | 1a Marian Square | 169 yd | |
| Marti's Bar | 16 Marian Square | 213 yd | |
| St Oswalds Church Hall | St Oswalds Church Centre, Ronald Ross Avenue | 329 yd | |
| Eden Vale Hotel | Eden Vale, 58 Glovers Lane | 442 yd | |
| St Benets Parochial Centre | 4 Chapel Lane | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougies Deli | 17 Marian Square | 219 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 29 Marian Square | 283 yd | |
| The Bungalow Fish Bar | 39 Marian Square | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 8-10 Marian Square | 239 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 23-27 Marian Square | 269 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Aldi, Park Lane West | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bootle High School (Closed) Browns Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Netherton Activity Centre (Closed) Glovers Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Netherton Activity Centre Glovers Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Liverpool Switch Island) DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Grange Primary School STONYFIELD | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Our Lady Of Walsingham Primary School STAND PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| St. Ambrose Barlow Catholic High School (Closed) Copy Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Liverpool North) PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch | 947 yd |
| Everton Fc Youth Development Centre (Closed) Park Lane | grass pitches | 960 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.