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Bootle East

About

Bootle East sits within the wider Bootle area of Sefton, bordering the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to the north and the docks to the west. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and local shopping parades along main routes like Stanley Road. Green spaces include North Park, which provides recreational facilities.

The area's history is closely tied to the maritime and industrial activity of the port. This connection is reflected in the local street names and the enduring presence of the canal, a key historical artery for trade. The local economy is supported by a mix of independent retailers and community-focused services.

Area overview

On average Bootle East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bootle East is £38,551 per year. There are 5 schools in Bootle East: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bootle East is home to around 9,036 people, with a population density of about 6,409.5 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bootle East Population

9,036

Population density

6,409.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

48.58(+31%)

Drugs

12.62(+233%)

Public order

8.85(-12%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.41(-55%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.97(-22%)

North West average

Demographics

British

7,856

86.9%

Other White

406

4.49%

African

133

1.47%

Other

127

1.4%

Other Asian

102

1.13%

Total population: 9,040

Economics

No qualifications

1,951

26.93%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,450

20.01%

Level 3 (A level)

1,280

17.67%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,109

15.31%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

868

11.98%

Total 16+ residents: 7,245

Housing

Owns outright

974

25.74%

Owns with a mortgage

890

23.52%

Private landlord or letting agency

875

23.12%

Other social rented

740

19.56%

Social rents from council

194

5.13%

Total households: 3,784

Property prices in Bootle East

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Bootle East area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bootle East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000
Flats	3	£50,000	£45,500	£47,500	£64,000	£75,200
Semi-Detached	15	£195,000	£126,344	£148,750	£227,500	£274,450
Terraced	33	£120,000	£79,800	£100,000	£133,000	£160,000

10 years median price trend in Bootle East

All postcodes in Bootle East

L209JY

Hawthorne Road

L209NB

Bedford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail