Heatherleigh Close is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L9 8HH is located in the Netherton and Orrell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heatherleigh Close, Liverpool, L9 8HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L9 8HQ, L9 8HG, L9 8HF, L9 8HW, L30 4UA, L9 8HS, L9 8HP, L9 8DA, L9 8EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L9 8HH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 54.5% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 45.5% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 L9 8HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 37.5% | 47.9% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 43.9% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.5% | 60.7% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 28.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 L9 8HH this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 6.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.6% | 15.1% | -9.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.3% | 23% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 38.8% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.5% | 89.5% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 99.2% | 92.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 92.4% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heatherleigh Close was 246.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.2% higher than the Derby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heatherleigh Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby and the 61st highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 189.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Heatherleigh Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2025-06-27 | £301,662 |
| 5 Heatherleigh Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2021-11-10 | £268,215 |
| 10 Heatherleigh Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2021-10-04 | £239,275 |
| 12 Heatherleigh Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-06-08 | £262,210 |
| 4 Heatherleigh Close, Liverpool, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-08-05 | £270,123 |
L9 8HH 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 | 147 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 3,424 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 | 4,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longmoor Junior School Longmoor Lane , L9 0EU | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor Community Primary School Hall Lane , L9 0EU | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor Infant and Nursery School Park Vale Road , L9 2DG | - not rated | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist's Primary School Rice Lane , L9 2BW | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic Junior School Cedar Road , L9 9AF | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,417 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 | 428 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Motiv8 School Gordon Centre, Brecon Avenue , L30 1RQ | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Thorn School Barlows Lane , Fazakerley L9 9EH | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mania | 1a Bridle Way | 327 yd | |
| TSR Dessert Bar | 1a Bridle Way | 327 yd | |
| Crazy Town 2 | Unit 14, Vesty Business Park, Vesty Road | 361 yd | |
| Sarus Tapas Bar And Grill | 109 Orrell Lane | 566 yd | |
| Orrell Park Hotel | 109 Orrell Lane | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vale Bar (Mo’s Bistro @81) | 81 Walton Vale | 767 yd | |
| Vons bar | 76 Moss Lane | 808 yd | |
| Orrell Park Ballroom | 6A Moss Lane | 847 yd | |
| The Windsor | 1 Walton Vale | 895 yd | |
| The Cuckoo | 123 - 127 Moss Lane | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Parkgate Fish and Chips | 83 Orrell Lane | 610 yd | |
| Chan's Chop Suey House | 134 Warbreck Moor | 676 yd | |
| Pizza Central | 118 Warbreck Moor | 686 yd | |
| Amigos | 41 Warbreck Moor | 688 yd | |
| Arong | 51 Warbreck Moor | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Orrell Lane | 529 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 14 Longmoor Lane | 827 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 24 Walton Vale | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tdp Solicitors Stadium VESTY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Leisure Time Sports Club (Closed) Orrell Lane | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Jefferey Humble Field Track (Closed) Long Lane | athletics tracks | 1,013 yd |
| Savio Salesian College NETHERTON WAY | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.