Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

BRIDGE CROFT, L21 0HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE CROFT, L21 0HJ.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L21 0HJ 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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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

L21 0HJ has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 35.4% year-on-year.

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

L21 0HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridge Croft, 0.3km from Ford in Bootle (Sefton). Administratively it sits within St Oswald ward and the Bootle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L21 0HJ 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 35.4% year-on-year. 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 0HJ are sourced from Output Area E00035408 (shared with 8 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 0HJ. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 109,500

2 sales · Mean £ 109,500

Terraced

£ 101,500

2 sales · Mean £ 101,500

Flat

£ 55,000

1 sales · Mean £ 55,000

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

Crime around L21 0HJ is moderate at 75 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 offences159
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson29
Public order25
Drugs24

school Local Schools

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IMPACT

Good69 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.6 km
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Hatton Hill Primary School

Good407 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Academy

Inadequate0.9 km
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Rowan Park School

Outstanding259 pupils0.9 km
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Litherland Moss Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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Litherland High School

Requires Improvement646 pupils0.9 km
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Chesterfield High School

Good1375 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Brownmoor Express0.9 km
  • Daily Stop0.4 km
  • Dale Acre Mini Market0.4 km
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Davey's Chemist0.2 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fongs Hot Food0.9 km
  • Xing Du0.6 km
  • Lams0.4 km
  • Chams0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cooksons Bridge0.1 km
  • LCFA Sefton0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Teacups0.4 km
  • The Bistro0.4 km
  • Rachel's Deli0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Daily Stop0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaforth & Litherland2.2 km
  • Waterloo (Merseyside)2.3 km
  • Aintree2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridge Croft0.1 km
  • Lonsdale Road0.1 km
  • Gorsey Avenue0.1 km
  • Randall Drive0.2 km
  • Ford Lane0.3 km