L21 0ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cross Hey, 0.2km from Ford in Litherland. Administratively it sits within Ford ward and the Bootle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L21 0ER is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £53k, 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 0ER are sourced from Output Area E00035410 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSS HEY, L21 0ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS HEY, L21 0ER.
218
43
£ 29,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L21 0ER falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 59% social renting, L21 0ER is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L21 0ER. The average age is 42.8. 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
Flat
£ 53,000
1 sales · Mean £ 53,000
Terraced
£ 74,000
2 sales · Mean £ 74,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L21 0ER is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
Hatton Hill Primary School
IMPACT
Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
Chesterfield High School
Litherland Moss Primary School
Litherland High School
Rowan Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Brownmoor Express0.8 km
- Davey's Chemist0.4 km
- Ideal Choices0.7 km
- Daily Stop0.7 km
- Dale Acre Mini Market0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- St Paul's Church0.7 km
- Teacups0.7 km
- The Bistro0.8 km
- Rachel's Deli0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fongs Hot Food0.8 km
- Xing Du0.2 km
- Chams0.7 km
- Jennys 2 Go0.9 km
- The Good Catch0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- LCFA Sefton0.9 km
- Cooksons Bridge0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Daily Stop0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaforth & Litherland1.9 km
- Waterloo (Merseyside)1.9 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane0.1 km
- Ford View0.1 km
- Ford View0.2 km
- Ford Lane0.2 km
- Ford Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L210ER · Data under Open Government Licence