Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

LAWTON AVENUE, L20 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWTON AVENUE, L20 0BH.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /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: L20 0BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L20 0BH spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.3% year-on-year.

home £143,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L20 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lawton Avenue, 0.3km from Bootle in Bootle (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Netherton and Orrell ward and the Bootle constituency.

For families considering a move, L20 0BH represents 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. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.3% 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 L20 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00035733 (shared with 6 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 L20 0BH. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 112,000

13 sales · Mean £ 116,538

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

L20 0BH has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences149
Drugs28
Criminal damage and arson25
Shoplifting25
Public order18

school Local Schools

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St Monica's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.3 km
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King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes

Requires Improvement475 pupils0.5 km
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Greenacre Community Nursery School

Good81 pupils0.5 km
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Springwell Park Community Primary School

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good448 pupils0.8 km
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Linacre Primary School

Requires Improvement172 pupils0.8 km
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Lander Road Primary School

Good266 pupils1.1 km
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St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School

Good432 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Amys Winehouse0.9 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Pick n Mix Newsagents1.0 km
  • The Crescent Local0.6 km
  • G H Farrer & Sons0.8 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • AL-AGHA0.8 km
  • Jolly Miller Cafe0.9 km
  • The Orrell Trust (Charity)0.9 km
  • L'aabelle Pizza0.7 km
  • Turkiz0.8 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • New Cheung Hing0.6 km
  • Orrell Tandoori0.8 km
  • Fongs Fish & Chip Shop0.8 km
  • Sayers0.8 km
  • Lucky Star0.9 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Trinity Tennis Club0.9 km
  • The Beaconsfield1.0 km
  • The Cuckoo0.7 km
  • Mel-Inn Social Club0.6 km
  • Albion Hotel0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walton (Merseyside)1.0 km
  • Orrell Park1.1 km
  • Rice Lane1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Riley Avenue0.1 km
  • Vaux Crescent0.1 km
  • Spence Avenue0.1 km
  • Wolfenden Avenue0.1 km
  • Aintree Road0.2 km