Masefield Place is in Bootle and in Sefton district. L30 9ST 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 Masefield Place, Bootle, L30 9ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L30 9SR, L30 9SS, L21 5JA, L30 9TB, L30 9TF, L21 5HX, L21 5JB, L30 9TD, L21 5HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L30 9ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.2% | 36.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 38.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 16.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
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 (70.8%) 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 | 43.3% | 37.2% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 19.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 6.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around L30 9ST this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 29.9% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 17.6% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.8% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 98.8% 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% | 98.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 98.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 70.1% | 46.2% | 23.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Masefield Place was 57.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% lower than the Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Masefield Place has the 34th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Ford and the 409th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Masefield Place, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-07-19 | £133,984 |
| 6 Masefield Place, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-07-01 | £139,567 |
| 11 Masefield Place, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £104,166 | 2021-07-05 | £132,543 |
| 6 Masefield Place, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-05-19 | £158,110 |
| 7 Masefield Place, Bootle, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2014-09-30 | £132,281 |
L30 9ST 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in L30 9ST area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,110 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 | 612 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Park Community Primary School Menai Road , L20 6PG | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland Moss Primary School Moss Lane , L21 7NW | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland Moss Primary School Sterrix Lane , L21 0DB | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roberts Primary School Pennington Avenue , L20 6JQ | - not rated | 837 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 | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School Orrell Road , Litherland L21 8NU | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Sefton College Sterrix Lane , Litherland L30 2DB | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Community 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 | 3,316 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 | 988 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Motiv8 School Gordon Centre, Brecon Avenue , L30 1RQ | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of the Good Shepherd Sterrix Lane , Ford L21 0DA | - not rated | 1,358 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 | 534 yd | |
| St Robert Bellarmine Parish Centre | 52 Orrell Road | 558 yd | |
| Rita's Cafe | 20 Kirkstone Road North | 648 yd | |
| Litherland Remyca FC | Litherland Sports Park, Boundary Road | 652 yd | |
| Rileys | 59 Orrell Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Hotel | Netherton Hotel, Church Road | 482 yd | |
| Bootle Golf Club | Clubhouse, Bootle Golf Course, Dunnings Bridge Road | 702 yd | |
| Litherland Royal British Legion | Tom Neary Hall, Orrell Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda's | 37 Ennerdale Drive | 105 yd | |
| Simply Delicious Sandwich Bar | Unit 6, Bridle Road | 486 yd | |
| Peeps Fast Food | 31 Orrell Road | 640 yd | |
| Yang Sing | 23 Orrell Road | 640 yd | |
| Midnight Delivery | Haworth Hardware, 57 Orrell Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Orrell Lane | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Savio Salesian College NETHERTON WAY | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Orrell Mount Park ORRELL ROAD | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Bootle Golf Club DUNNINGS BRIDGE ROAD | golf | 760 yd |
| Litherland Sports Park BOUNDARY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| St Philips Ce Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Leisure Time Sports Club (Closed) Orrell Lane | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Netherton Park Neighbourhood Centre CHESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Rowan Park School STERRIX LANE | 1,047 yd | |
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.