Lunar Drive is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L30 7PN 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 Lunar Drive, Bootle, L30 7PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L30 7PL, L30 5RQ, L30 7QR, L30 7PU, L30 7QS, L30 7PP, L30 7QP, L30 5QY, L30 0RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L30 7PN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.8% | 48.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of L30 7PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.5% | 30% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 52.7% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 41.5% | 44.6% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 27.9% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 15% | 19.2% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 5.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 22.4% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 10.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 22.4% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 16.5% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.1% 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% | 97.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.9% | 37.2% | -21.3% |
| Christian | 80.8% | 46.2% | 34.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lunar Drive was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the St Oswald average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Lunar Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in St Oswald and the 386th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Lunar Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2024-09-09 | £162,419 |
| 103 Lunar Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-08-23 | £190,225 |
| 121 Lunar Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-07-15 | £183,430 |
| 130 Lunar Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-11-21 | £230,129 |
| 99 Lunar Drive, Bootle, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-08-11 | £251,971 |
L30 7PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Primary School Stonyfield , Sefton L30 0QS | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Copy Lane , Netherton L30 7PG | 3out of 4 | 478 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 | 819 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Moss Primary School Swifts Lane , Netherton L30 3RU | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Poulsom Drive , L30 2NR | 1out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maghull High School Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW | 2out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 566 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | The L30 Centre, Stonyfield | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Benets Parochial Centre | 4 Chapel Lane | 319 yd | |
| Eden Vale Hotel | Eden Vale, 58 Glovers Lane | 513 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Club, Fleetwoods Lane | 590 yd | |
| Marti's Bar | 16 Marian Square | 600 yd | |
| Netherton Snooker Club | 1a Marian Square | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bungalow Fish Bar | 39 Marian Square | 564 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 29 Marian Square | 573 yd | |
| Dougies Deli | 17 Marian Square | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 23-27 Marian Square | 574 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 8-10 Marian Square | 666 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Netherton Activity Centre Glovers Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Grange Primary School STONYFIELD | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| St. Ambrose Barlow Catholic High School (Closed) Copy Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Netherton Activity Centre (Closed) Glovers Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Bootle High School (Closed) Browns Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Buckley Hill Playing Fields BUCKLEY HILL LANE PLAYING FIELD BUCKLEY HILL LANE PLAYING FIELD BUCKLEY HILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.