St John's Road Bootle, Liverpool
49 addresses across 5 postcodes (L20), about 530 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 23603962.
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Liverpool costs £2,674 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 50% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bank Hall, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 300 m away, and Bootle South Recreation Ground (6.1 hectares) is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 47 of its 52 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westminster Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 76 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Liverpool in 2026-27: Band D £2,674 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,782 | £2,079 | £2,377 | £2,674 | £3,268 | £3,862 | £4,456 | £5,347 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (86% of about 1,250 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- St Anne's & St Peter's House and Site of, University Road, Bootle, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- ST MARTINS HOUSE, STANLEY ROAD, BOOTLE, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- MERTON HOUSE, STANLEY ROAD, BOOTLE, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- St John's, Merton Road, BOOTLE, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 7 September 2026: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 7 September 2026: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 3 September 2026: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 3 September 2026 to 23 September 2026: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (major works)
- 3 September 2026 to 23 September 2026: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (major works)
- 3 September 2026: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| L20 8BH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| L20 8AU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| L20 8PR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L20 8BR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L20 8HG | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 52 addresses are between 18 m and 21 m above sea level (20 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L20 8AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L20 8BH | 96% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| L20 8BR | 50% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| L20 8HG | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| L20 8PR | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bank Hall 226,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bootle Oriel Road 692,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Kirkdale 930,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ensor Street Sandhills | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bootle Bus Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 15.2 km (9.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westminster Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sedem Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bootle Dental Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | First Response Team, Clock View Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Marsh Lane Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stanley News And Wine Cashzone | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,150 m² | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bootle South Recreation Ground 6.1 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 450 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Walton Hall Park 1.5 ha | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 7.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bootle War Memorial, including flight of steps and flanking stone tablets, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bootle War Memorial, including flight of steps and flanking stone tablets | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Sugar Silo | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Derby Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Stanley Park, Liverpool | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Dock | Lake or reservoir | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Huskisson Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Sandon Half Tide Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Nelson Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Gladstone Branch Dock Number 1 | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Great Burbo Bank | Wetland | 4.9 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 6 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 46 |
47 of the street's 52 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 6 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Liverpool: see them on the Liverpool page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cambridge Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bedford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hillside High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Thomas Gray Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North By Sud-Ouest Charcuterie L20 8BH | Manufacturers/packers | 50 m | 4 Good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Collingwood Boats Canteen L20 8BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Cafe 69 L20 8HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pat Blood & Partners L20 8BH | Manufacturers/packers | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Dee Lish L20 8LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Atlantic Service Station L20 8TD | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Stanley Wine & News L20 7BY | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Il Fornino L20 7BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Food Plus L20 7DA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Community by Nature L20 7DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Stanleys Lesco Nearest L20 7BZ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Low Cost Food & Wine L20 7BZ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Red and Blue Fried Chicken L20 7BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| MOLAND FOOD LTD L20 2AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Discount Store L20 2AB | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Viola Street (23); On or near Othello Close (13); On or near King'S Road (12); On or near St John'S Road (9); On or near Orlando Street (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 48% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Postcodes on this street
- L20 8BH: 31 addresses of 43 in the postcode
- L20 8AU: 11 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- L20 8PR: 5 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- L20 8BR: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
- L20 8HG: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St John's Road · Brasenose Road · Brasenose Road · Ceres Street · Forth Street · Queens Road · Haddock Street · Brasenose Road · Oriel Road · Ensor Street · Bedford Place · Bedford Place
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.