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Litherland North

About

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 average crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Median price£179,000

Price per sq ft£214

Sales (last 12 months)56

Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £210K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Litherland North area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Litherland North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	1	£260,000	£246	£260,000	£260,000	£260,000	£260,000
Semi-Detached	27	£210,000	£212	£137,550	£178,750	£242,500	£272,500
Terraced	20	£168,500	£209	£119,750	£143,713	£190,000	£200,525
Flats	8	£126,000	£218	£105,100	£123,500	£128,500	£130,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Litherland North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Litherland North.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£78,000	£119,975	£90,000
2017	£89,500	£133,750	£119,000
2018	£92,000	£135,000	£110,000
2019	£92,500	£140,000	£113,000
2020	£125,000	£143,750	£121,000
2021	£95,000	£164,000	£141,000
2022	£125,000	£182,000	£150,500
2023	£126,250	£160,000	£149,975
2024	£125,000	£175,000	£157,000
2025	£125,000	£185,000	£165,000
2026	£124,000	£220,000	£180,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Litherland North.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£207	£121	£100
2017	£113	£149	£143
2018	£149	£146	£123
2019	£165	£148	£129
2020	£126	£152	£141
2021	£155	£176	£165
2022	£203	£194	£169
2023	£212	£169	£184
2024	£215	£184	£196
2025	£195	£212	£207
2026	£226	£228	£215

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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