Galsworthy Avenue is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L30 9SG 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 Galsworthy Avenue, Bootle, L30 9SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L30 9SX, L30 9SU, L30 9SH, L30 9TD, L30 9SQ, L30 9SS, L30 9TE, L30 9SP, L30 9SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L30 9SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around L30 9SG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 48.2% | 51.4% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 31.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 45.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 30% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 17% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 25.9% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 17.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 23.4% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 14.9% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 99.2% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 96.1% 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% | 96.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 96.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 70.5% | 46.2% | 24.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Galsworthy Avenue was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Galsworthy Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Ford and the 361st lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Galsworthy Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-04-25 | £153,489 |
| 25 Galsworthy Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2024-11-29 | £194,264 |
| 11 Galsworthy Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-04-18 | £159,980 |
| 49 Galsworthy Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-03-15 | £173,888 |
| 21 Galsworthy Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-02-17 | £85,096 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,922 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 | 5,334 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 | 546 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Park Community Primary School Menai Road , L20 6PG | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roberts Primary School Pennington Avenue , L20 6JQ | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School Church Road , Litherland L21 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland Moss Primary School Moss Lane , L21 7NW | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Community school | 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 | 612 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School Orrell Road , Litherland L21 8NU | - not rated | 1,054 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 | 3,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations for LIFE School Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 933 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Motiv8 School Gordon Centre, Brecon Avenue , L30 1RQ | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 1,568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun 4 Kidz | St Robert Bellarmines Catholic Primary School, Harris Drive | 449 yd | |
| St Robert Bellarmine Parish Centre | 52 Orrell Road | 491 yd | |
| The Orrell Trust (Charity) | St John and St James Church Community Centre, 71 Bailey Drive | 526 yd | |
| Fun 4 Kidz | Springwell Park Community Primary, Menai Road | 588 yd | |
| Springwell Park School Breakfast Club | Springwell Park Community Primary, Menai Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Hotel | Netherton Hotel, Church Road | 677 yd | |
| Bootle Golf Club | Clubhouse, Bootle Golf Course, Dunnings Bridge Road | 886 yd | |
| Litherland Royal British Legion | Tom Neary Hall, Orrell Road | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda's | 37 Ennerdale Drive | 310 yd | |
| Simply Delicious Sandwich Bar | Unit 6, Bridle Road | 355 yd | |
| Peeps Fast Food | 31 Orrell Road | 524 yd | |
| Yang Sing | 23 Orrell Road | 524 yd | |
| Midnight Delivery | Haworth Hardware, 57 Orrell Road | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Orrell Lane | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Savio Salesian College NETHERTON WAY | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Leisure Time Sports Club (Closed) Orrell Lane | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| Bootle Golf Club DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD | golf | 946 yd |
| St Philips Ce Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Litherland Sports Park BOUNDARY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 162.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.