Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

WHEATLEY AVENUE, L20 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEATLEY AVENUE, L20 0BX.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L20 0BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

L20 0BX is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

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

For families considering a move, L20 0BX represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £124k, 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 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00035732 (shared with 7 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 0BX. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 117,500

11 sales · Mean £ 110,363

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

L20 0BX has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences183
Other crime50
Criminal damage and arson24
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order22

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 pupils0.7 km
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Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery

Good643 pupils0.8 km
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Greenacre Community Nursery School

Good81 pupils0.8 km
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Springwell Park Community Primary School

Good455 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good448 pupils1.0 km
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Linacre Primary School

Requires Improvement172 pupils1.2 km
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St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
  • The Crescent Local0.5 km
  • The Paper Shop0.7 km
  • G H Farrer & Sons0.5 km
  • Northfield Wines0.4 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • AL-AGHA0.7 km
  • The Orrell Trust (Charity)0.8 km
  • J Mc's Cafe1.0 km
  • Baris Kebab House0.9 km
  • On Ur Marks1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Aldi - Rice Lane1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • New Cheung Hing0.5 km
  • Orrell Tandoori0.6 km
  • Fongs Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Sayers0.6 km
  • Smash’d Bros1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Trinity Tennis Club0.6 km
  • The Windsor0.9 km
  • Prince Leopold1.0 km
  • The Cuckoo0.5 km
  • Mel-Inn Social Club0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walton (Merseyside)0.7 km
  • Orrell Park0.8 km
  • Rice Lane0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Keir Hardie Avenue0.0 km
  • Burnie Avenue0.1 km
  • Marsh Avenue0.2 km
  • Aintree Road0.3 km
  • Marsh Avenue0.3 km