In September 1980, Lennon commented about his family and his rebellious nature:He regularly visited his cousin, Stanley Parkes, who lived in Fleetwood.
V preostanku otroštva in adolescence je živel pri svoji teti in stricu, Mimi in Georgu Smith, ki sama nista imela otrok, na naslovu "Menlove Avenue" 251, Mendips, Woolton.