Thackeray Gardens is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L30 9SD is located in the Litherland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thackeray Gardens, Bootle, L30 9SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L30 9SB, L30 9SE, L30 9SA, L21 5JX, L21 5HW, L30 9SF, L21 8PF, L21 5JR, L21 5JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L30 9SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.2% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.8% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 9SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 49.1% | 52.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 24.8% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 15.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 11% | 5.5% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (67.2%) 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 | 37.6% | 34.8% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 32.4% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 17.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 12.2% | 11% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.9% | 24.6% | -18.3% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 13.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 16.8% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 23.4% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.9% | 15% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 94.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
In this area, 99% 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% | 99% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 99% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 68.6% | 46.2% | 22.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thackeray Gardens was 137.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% higher than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thackeray Gardens has the 20th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Ford and the 164th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Thackeray Gardens, Bootle, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2021-10-13 | £33,815 |
| 20 Thackeray Gardens, Bootle, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2021-08-20 | £33,998 |
| 8 Thackeray Gardens, Bootle, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £33,000 | 1999-06-29 | £112,804 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School Church Road , Litherland L21 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Park Community Primary School Menai Road , L20 6PG | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School School Lane , Litherland L21 7LX | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland Moss Primary School Moss Lane , L21 7NW | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 970 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 2out of 4 | 2,758 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 | 3,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 3,077 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert Bellarmine Parish Centre | 52 Orrell Road | 312 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | St Robert Bellarmines Catholic Primary School, Harris Drive | 320 yd | |
| Rileys | 59 Orrell Road | 401 yd | |
| Rita's Cafe | 20 Kirkstone Road North | 573 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Tesco Extra, 801 Hawthorne Road | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litherland Royal British Legion | Tom Neary Hall, Orrell Road | 670 yd | |
| Netherton Hotel | Netherton Hotel, Church Road | 699 yd | |
| Bootle Golf Club | Clubhouse, Bootle Golf Course, Dunnings Bridge Road | 927 yd | |
| Yates Food Company | The Masonic Hall, 50 Sefton Road | 970 yd | |
| The Masonic Hall | 50 Sefton Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda's | 37 Ennerdale Drive | 387 yd | |
| Midnight Delivery | Haworth Hardware, 57 Orrell Road | 392 yd | |
| Peeps Fast Food | 31 Orrell Road | 449 yd | |
| Yang Sing | 23 Orrell Road | 449 yd | |
| Emerald Garden Fish & Chip Takeaway | 102 Moss Lane | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 108 Sefton Road | 974 yd | |
| Tesco | Hawthorne Road | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| St Philips Ce Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Savio Salesian College NETHERTON WAY | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Litherland Sports Park BOUNDARY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Bootle Golf Club DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD | golf | 979 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 | 230.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.