Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

FORD LANE, L21 0HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORD LANE, L21 0HL.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L21 0HL 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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3/10
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2/10
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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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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 64% social renting, L21 0HL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-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 0HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ford Lane, 0.3km from Ford in Litherland. Administratively it sits within St Oswald ward and the Bootle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L21 0HL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £77k, 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 0HL are sourced from Output Area E00035404 (shared with 10 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 0HL. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 74,750

2 sales · Mean £ 74,750

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

Crime around L21 0HL is moderate at 55 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 offences108
Criminal damage and arson18
Drugs18
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour13

school Local Schools

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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.3 km
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Hatton Hill Primary School

Good407 pupils0.5 km
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Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding325 pupils0.8 km
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Chesterfield High School

Good1375 pupils0.8 km
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IMPACT

Good69 pupils0.8 km
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Forefield Junior School

Good357 pupils1.1 km
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Rowan Park School

Outstanding259 pupils1.1 km
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Litherland Moss Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Brownmoor Express0.7 km
  • Davey's Chemist0.4 km
  • Ideal Choices0.8 km
  • Daily Stop0.7 km
  • Dale Acre Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • St Paul's Church0.8 km
  • Teacups0.8 km
  • The Bistro0.8 km
  • All Saints Childrens Ventures Ltd0.9 km
  • Rachel's Deli0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fongs Hot Food0.7 km
  • Xing Du0.3 km
  • Chams0.7 km
  • Lams0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • LCFA Sefton0.8 km
  • Cooksons Bridge0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Daily Stop0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterloo (Merseyside)1.9 km
  • Seaforth & Litherland2.0 km
  • Blundellsands & Crosby2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ford View0.1 km
  • Ford View0.1 km
  • Ford Lane0.1 km
  • Ford Lane0.1 km
  • Green Lane0.2 km