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Litherland North

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Litherland North sits within the wider Sefton borough, positioned to the north of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war and more modern housing estates. Local amenities are centred along several main roads, providing essential shops and services for the community. The canal itself forms a notable green corridor along the area's southern boundary.

The northern part of the locality is defined by its proximity to the Rimrose Valley Country Park, a significant expanse of wooded paths and open fields. This green space offers recreational walking and cycling routes separate from the urban core. The area's layout is practical, with good road links facilitating travel towards central Bootle and the broader Merseyside region.

Area overview

On average Litherland North has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Litherland North is £42,985 per year. There are 4 schools in Litherland North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Litherland North is home to around 6,854 people, with a population density of about 4,698.2 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Litherland North Population

6,854

Population density

4,698.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

39.25(+5%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.88(-12%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.15(-60%)

Public order

5.69(-44%)

Drugs

4.67(+20%)

North West average

Demographics

British

6,448

93.99%

Other White

180

2.62%

Irish

0.58%

African

0.54%

Other Asian

0.48%

Total population: 6,860

Economics

No qualifications

1,260

22.71%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,211

21.83%

Level 3 (A level)

1,066

19.22%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

898

16.19%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

648

11.68%

Total 16+ residents: 5,547

Housing

Owns outright

904

31.43%

Owns with a mortgage

891

30.98%

Other social rented

405

14.08%

Private landlord or letting agency

378

13.14%

Social rents from council

240

8.34%

Total households: 2,876

Property prices in Litherland North

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £176,750 in Litherland North area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £350,000.

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 Litherland North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	25	£192,000	£144,400	£170,000	£240,000	£296,000
Terraced	19	£170,000	£119,500	£142,475	£185,000	£201,050
Flats	6	£127,500	£104,375	£125,500	£129,500	£130,000

10 years median price trend in Litherland North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

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