Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

WILLIAMS AVENUE, L20 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAMS AVENUE, L20 0BU.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L20 0BU 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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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

L20 0BU is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 25.0% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 25.0% 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00035303 (shared with 5 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 0BU. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 90,000

2 sales · Mean £ 90,000

Terraced

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

L20 0BU has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences152
Other crime46
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order17
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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St Monica's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.2 km
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Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery

Good643 pupils0.7 km
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King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes

Requires Improvement475 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good448 pupils0.9 km
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Greenacre Community Nursery School

Good81 pupils0.9 km
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Hillside High School

Requires Improvement648 pupils1.0 km
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Springwell Park Community Primary School

Good455 pupils1.1 km
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Northcote Primary School

Good438 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.7 km
  • The Crescent Local0.7 km
  • All In One0.9 km
  • The Paper Shop0.9 km
  • G H Farrer & Sons0.7 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • AL-AGHA0.9 km
  • Clockview Hospital0.8 km
  • The Prince Arthur1.0 km
  • Baris Kebab House0.9 km
  • On Ur Marks0.9 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • New Cheung Hing0.7 km
  • Hi Kitty0.9 km
  • Orrell Tandoori0.7 km
  • Lin Hao0.9 km
  • Fongs Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Trinity Tennis Club0.6 km
  • The Windsor1.0 km
  • Prince Leopold0.8 km
  • The Cuckoo0.6 km
  • Albion Hotel0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi - Rice Lane0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walton (Merseyside)0.6 km
  • Rice Lane0.8 km
  • Orrell Park0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Aintree Road0.1 km
  • Connolly Avenue0.1 km
  • Connolly Avenue0.1 km
  • Aintree Road0.2 km
  • Walton Prison0.2 km