L20 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Reeves Avenue, 0.3km from Bootle in Bootle (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Netherton and Orrell ward and the Bootle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.9% 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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00035733 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REEVES AVENUE, L20 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REEVES AVENUE, L20 0BL.
307
42
£ 34,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L20 0BL 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates L20 0BL — age 42, 76% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £142k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 16.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L20 0BL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
6 sales · Mean £ 125,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L20 0BL has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes
Greenacre Community Nursery School
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
Springwell Park Community Primary School
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery
Linacre Primary School
St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Amys Winehouse1.0 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.6 km
- The Crescent Local0.6 km
- The Paper Shop0.9 km
- G H Farrer & Sons0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- AL-AGHA0.7 km
- The Orrell Trust (Charity)0.9 km
- L'aabelle Pizza0.7 km
- Turkiz0.7 km
- Hope Baptist Church0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- New Cheung Hing0.6 km
- Orrell Tandoori0.8 km
- Fongs Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
- Sayers0.7 km
- KC Fish and Chips0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Trinity Tennis Club0.8 km
- The Cuckoo0.6 km
- Mel-Inn Social Club0.7 km
- Albion Hotel0.6 km
- Bootle YMCA Social Club1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walton (Merseyside)0.8 km
- Rice Lane1.0 km
- Orrell Park1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Burnie Avenue0.1 km
- Riley Avenue0.2 km
- Keir Hardie Avenue0.2 km
- Vaux Crescent0.2 km
- Spence Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L200BL · Data under Open Government Licence