Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

KING AVENUE, L20 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING AVENUE, L20 0BZ.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L20 0BZ 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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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

L20 0BZ has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King Avenue, 0.2km from Orrell Park in Bootle (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Netherton and Orrell ward and the Bootle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L20 0BZ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00035720 (shared with 6 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 0BZ. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 117,000

5 sales · Mean £ 110,100

Terraced

£ 64,750

2 sales · Mean £ 64,750

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

L20 0BZ has low crime rates — 42 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 offences180
Other crime51
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order22

school Local Schools

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St Monica's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.7 km
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Springwell Park Community Primary School

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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Greenacre Community Nursery School

Good81 pupils0.8 km
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St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils1.1 km
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School

Good737 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good448 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Amys Winehouse0.9 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Pick n Mix Newsagents1.0 km
  • The Crescent Local0.4 km
  • The Paper Shop0.6 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • AL-AGHA0.5 km
  • The Orrell Trust (Charity)0.6 km
  • J Mc's Cafe0.9 km
  • Baris Kebab House0.8 km
  • The Edge @ Joey Orr's0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • New Cheung Hing0.4 km
  • Brunos/Billy’s Burgers0.9 km
  • Orrell Tandoori0.4 km
  • Fongs Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
  • Sayers0.4 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Trinity Tennis Club0.6 km
  • The Windsor0.8 km
  • The Cuckoo0.3 km
  • Mel-Inn Social Club0.9 km
  • Orrell & District Veterans Club0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Orrell Park0.7 km
  • Walton (Merseyside)0.7 km
  • Rice Lane0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Marsh Avenue0.2 km
  • Marsh Avenue0.2 km
  • Moss Lane0.2 km
  • Keir Hardie Avenue0.2 km
  • Whinfield Road0.2 km