Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

SMITH DRIVE, L20 0DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITH DRIVE, L20 0DH.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L20 0DH 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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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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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 0DH has a significant social housing presence — 63% 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 0DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Smith Drive, 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 0DH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00035730 (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 0DH. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

L20 0DH has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences129
Anti-social behaviour28
Drugs18
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order14

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 pupils0.6 km
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Greenacre Community Nursery School

Good81 pupils0.8 km
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Springwell Park Community Primary School

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery

Good643 pupils0.8 km
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St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School

Outstanding241 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good448 pupils1.1 km
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Linacre Primary School

Requires Improvement172 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Amys Winehouse0.9 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Pick n Mix Newsagents1.0 km
  • The Crescent Local0.4 km
  • The Paper Shop0.7 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • AL-AGHA0.5 km
  • The Orrell Trust (Charity)0.7 km
  • J Mc's Cafe1.0 km
  • Baris Kebab House0.8 km
  • The Edge @ Joey Orr's0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • New Cheung Hing0.4 km
  • Orrell Tandoori0.5 km
  • Fongs Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
  • Sayers0.5 km
  • KC Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Trinity Tennis Club0.6 km
  • The Windsor0.9 km
  • The Cuckoo0.3 km
  • Mel-Inn Social Club0.9 km
  • Albion Hotel0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walton (Merseyside)0.8 km
  • Orrell Park0.8 km
  • Rice Lane0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Marsh Avenue0.1 km
  • Keir Hardie Avenue0.1 km
  • Marsh Avenue0.2 km
  • Burnie Avenue0.2 km
  • Ballantyne Grove0.2 km