Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

WOLFENDEN AVENUE, L20 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLFENDEN AVENUE, L20 0AZ.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: L20 0AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, L20 0AZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L20 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wolfenden Avenue, 0.2km from Bootle in Bootle (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Netherton and Orrell ward and the Bootle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L20 0AZ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £72k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for L20 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00035734 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L20 0AZ. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 82,000

3 sales · Mean £ 85,166

Semi-Detached

£ 71,000

3 sales · Mean £ 90,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

L20 0AZ has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences145
Criminal damage and arson23
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour21
Drugs18

school Local Schools

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St Monica's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.3 km
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King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes

Requires Improvement475 pupils0.5 km
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Greenacre Community Nursery School

Good81 pupils0.6 km
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Springwell Park Community Primary School

Good455 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good448 pupils0.9 km
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Linacre Primary School

Requires Improvement172 pupils0.9 km
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Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery

Good643 pupils1.0 km
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St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Amys Winehouse0.9 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Pick n Mix Newsagents0.9 km
  • The Crescent Local0.5 km
  • The Paper Shop0.9 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • AL-AGHA0.6 km
  • Jolly Miller Cafe1.0 km
  • The Orrell Trust (Charity)0.8 km
  • L'aabelle Pizza0.6 km
  • Turkiz0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • New Cheung Hing0.5 km
  • Orrell Tandoori0.7 km
  • Fongs Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
  • Sayers0.7 km
  • Lucky Star1.0 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Trinity Tennis Club0.8 km
  • The Cuckoo0.6 km
  • Mel-Inn Social Club0.7 km
  • Albion Hotel0.7 km
  • Orrell & District Veterans Club0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walton (Merseyside)0.9 km
  • Orrell Park1.0 km
  • Rice Lane1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Wolfenden Avenue0.2 km
  • Burnie Avenue0.2 km
  • Spence Avenue0.2 km
  • Riley Avenue0.2 km
  • Keir Hardie Avenue0.2 km