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.
KING AVENUE, L20 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING AVENUE, L20 0BZ.
387
35
£ 34,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery
Springwell Park Community Primary School
Greenacre Community Nursery School
St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: L200BZ · Data under Open Government Licence