L21 0HN 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 0HN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £171k, 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 0HN are sourced from Output Area E00035404 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORD LANE, L21 0HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORD LANE, L21 0HN.
243
40
£ 29,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L21 0HN 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 64% of tenure in L21 0HN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-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 L21 0HN. 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
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
£ 142,500
6 sales · Mean £ 150,666
Terraced
£ 75,000
5 sales · Mean £ 77,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L21 0HN is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
IMPACT
Hatton Hill Primary School
Chesterfield High School
Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
Forefield Junior School
Litherland High School
Litherland Moss Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Brownmoor Express0.7 km
- Daily Stop0.5 km
- Dale Acre Mini Market0.7 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Davey's Chemist0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- All Saints with St Frideswyde Church Hall1.0 km
- Cooksons Bridge0.3 km
- LCFA Sefton0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fongs Hot Food0.6 km
- Xing Du0.5 km
- Lams0.7 km
- Chams0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Teacups0.6 km
- The Bistro0.6 km
- All Saints Childrens Ventures Ltd0.9 km
- Rachel's Deli0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Daily Stop0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)2.1 km
- Seaforth & Litherland2.2 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ford Lane0.1 km
- Ford Lane0.1 km
- Ford View0.1 km
- Ford View0.2 km
- Bridge Croft0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L210HN · Data under Open Government Licence