Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

GORSEY LANE, L21 0EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORSEY LANE, L21 0EH.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L21 0EH 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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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

L21 0EH has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

L21 0EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gorsey Lane, 0.6km from Buckley Hill in Bootle (Sefton). Administratively it sits within St Oswald ward and the Bootle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L21 0EH is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% 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 is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, 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 0EH are sourced from Output Area E00035405 (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 L21 0EH. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 24%
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

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

Crime around L21 0EH is moderate at 61 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 offences135
Anti-social behaviour33
Drugs20
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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IMPACT

Good69 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Academy

Inadequate0.7 km
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Netherton Moss Primary School

Good219 pupils0.8 km
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Chesterfield High School

Good1375 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.9 km
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Litherland Moss Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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Litherland High School

Requires Improvement646 pupils1.0 km
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Rowan Park School

Outstanding259 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Xing Du0.9 km
  • Lams0.5 km
  • Chams0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • News Shop0.7 km
  • Daily Stop0.1 km
  • Dale Acre Mini Market0.2 km
  • Go Local0.8 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cooksons Bridge0.3 km
  • LCFA Sefton0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Teacups0.2 km
  • The Bistro0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Daily Stop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaforth & Litherland2.6 km
  • Waterloo (Merseyside)2.7 km
  • Old Roan2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bowland Drive0.1 km
  • Dale Acre Drive0.1 km
  • Pendle Drive0.1 km
  • Bowland Drive0.1 km
  • Dale Acre Drive0.1 km