Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

OCTAVIA HILL ROAD, L21 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OCTAVIA HILL ROAD, L21 0DY.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L21 0DY 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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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 47% social renting, L21 0DY 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

L21 0DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Octavia Hill Road, 0.3km from Stanley Park in Litherland. Administratively it sits within Ford ward and the Bootle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L21 0DY 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. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — 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 £130k, 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 L21 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00035380 (shared with 9 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 L21 0DY. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

3 sales · Mean £ 122,500

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

L21 0DY has low crime rates — 42 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 offences107
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order26
Anti-social behaviour18
Drugs18

school Local Schools

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Hatton Hill Primary School

Good407 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.6 km
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Litherland High School

Requires Improvement646 pupils0.6 km
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Litherland Moss Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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Rowan Park School

Outstanding259 pupils0.6 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

Good460 pupils0.7 km
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IMPACT

Good69 pupils1.0 km
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St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good200 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Boots1.0 km
  • Church Road News0.8 km
  • Dale Acre Mini Market1.0 km
  • Discount Booze0.5 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • St Paul's Church0.7 km
  • Crossroads Cafe0.8 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Teacups0.9 km
  • Rita's Cafe0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Xing Du0.6 km
  • Lams0.7 km
  • Pakora Spice Ltd0.8 km
  • Emerald Garden Fish & Chip Takeaway0.5 km
  • Jennys 2 Go0.3 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Cooksons Bridge0.8 km
  • Bootle Golf Club1.0 km
  • Litherland Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • Netherton Hotel0.9 km
  • Jubilee Pub0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Daily Stop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaforth & Litherland1.5 km
  • Waterloo (Merseyside)2.1 km
  • Aintree2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sonning Avenue0.1 km
  • Pankhurst Road0.2 km
  • Kirkstone Road West0.2 km
  • Osborne Road0.3 km
  • Sterrix Lane0.4 km