L30 0QY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harrops Croft, 0.3km from Buckley Hill in Bootle (Sefton). Administratively it sits within St Oswald ward and the Bootle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L30 0QY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £112k, 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 L30 0QY are sourced from Output Area E00035909 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARROPS CROFT, L30 0QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARROPS CROFT, L30 0QY.
283
42
£ 31,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L30 0QY 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in L30 0QY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-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 L30 0QY. The average age is 42.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 126,500
3 sales · Mean £ 120,166
Terraced
£ 84,500
10 sales · Mean £ 92,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L30 0QY is moderate at 73 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.
school Local Schools
The Grange Primary School
Netherton Moss Primary School
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy
IMPACT
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Newfield School
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Cohens Chemist0.7 km
- News Shop0.2 km
- Daily Stop1.0 km
- Dale Acre Mini Market0.9 km
- Fleetwoods Mini Mart1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Royal British Legion0.4 km
- St Benets Parochial Centre0.9 km
- Eden Vale Hotel0.4 km
- Marti's Bar0.6 km
- Netherton Snooker Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Teacups1.0 km
- The Bistro0.9 km
- Fun 4 Kidz0.1 km
- Gourmet Social Enterprise CIC0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Dougies Deli0.6 km
- The Bungalow Fish Bar0.5 km
- Chams1.0 km
- Pizza Plus0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Roan2.0 km
- Aintree2.6 km
- Seaforth & Litherland3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Pattens Close0.3 km
- Higher End Park0.3 km
- Eden Vale0.3 km
- Stonyfield0.3 km
- St Ambrose Croft0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L300QY · Data under Open Government Licence