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Litherland South

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About

Litherland South is a residential district situated in the northern part of the Liverpool urban area, within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton. The area is characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing, primarily semi-detached and terraced homes. Its layout is defined by several main roads that provide connectivity, with local amenities and green spaces serving the community.

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal forms a significant part of the area's western boundary, offering a linear route for walking and cycling. This waterway historically supported local industry, and remnants of this past can be seen along its banks. The local topography is generally flat, typical of the Mersey basin, with the residential streets arranged in a straightforward grid pattern.

Area overview

On average Litherland South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Litherland South is £47,403 per year. There are 3 schools in Litherland South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Litherland South is home to around 6,903 people, with a population density of about 4,410.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Litherland South Population
6,903
Population density
4,410.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.92(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.1(-21%)
Public order
6.95(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.36(-71%)
Drugs
4.49(+18%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,638
96.16%
Other White
66
0.96%
Chinese
40
0.58%
Irish
25
0.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
0.28%
Total population: 6,903

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,333
23.44%
No qualifications
1,240
21.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,128
19.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
872
15.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
634
11.15%
Total 16+ residents: 5,687

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,145
38.5%
Owns outright
1,089
36.62%
Other social rented
278
9.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
262
8.81%
Social rents from council
133
4.47%
Total households: 2,974

Property prices in Litherland South

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 in Litherland South area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £313,368.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Litherland South in the 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£245,000
Flats1£48,000
Semi-Detached54£206,000
Terraced17£160,000

10 years median price trend in Litherland South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Litherland South.

All postcodes in Litherland South

L217QH

Amos Avenue

L712LA

Netherton and Orrell

L206NR

Edith Close

L217PQ

Sefton Road

L217PR

Moss Lane

L218QZ

Litherland

L206NN

Walker Drive

L215JX

Thornbridge Avenue

L217QL

Mead Avenue

L215JB

Ennerdale Drive

L206EF

Gardner Avenue

L206LF

Harris Drive

L206NE

Melville Road

L217QD

Soma Avenue

L712AH

Netherton and Orrell

L218NE

Spooner Avenue

L309SG

Galsworthy Avenue

L304AA

Bridle Road

L213TQ

Norfolk Place

L215HL

Kirkstone Road South

L215HS

Derwent Drive

L215JR

St Matthews Avenue

L217LT

Oxford Avenue

L217RA

Quartz Way

L217RE

Opal Close

L206HS

Ford Close

L215JJ

Grasmere Drive

L218QU

St Wilfrids Drive

L206DN

Park Lane

L206ND

Melville Road

L206NF

Melville Road

L215HJ

Kirkstone Road South

L215HT

Silverdale Drive

L309SY

Captains Lane

L206NW

Mary Road

L217LX

Moss Lane

L206LD

Harris Drive

L218QY

Meon Close

L206HW

Marmion Avenue

L215HB

Church Road

L215HN

Kirkstone Road South

L309SQ

Galsworthy Avenue

L309TA

Litherland

L206DZ

Orrell Road

L206NQ

Annie Road

L215JA

Ennerdale Drive

L217NP

Kirkstone Road North

L217QE

Bradley Road

L309SU

Captains Lane

L206LE

Harris Drive

L206LW

Rose Avenue

L215HW

Kirkstone Road South

L215HZ

Ennerdale Drive

L215JL

Thirlmere Drive

L304XN

Bridle Road

L309SD

Thackeray Gardens

L206NU

Orrell Hey

L215HP

Thirlmere Avenue

L215JG

Keswick Drive

L217RD

Amethyst Close

L218LW

Blenheim Avenue

L302NA

Netherton Way

L712AA

Netherton and Orrell

L215HR

Derwent Drive

L215JD

Netherton Park Road

L217PX

Moss View

L206DX

Orrell Road

L215HF

Church Road

L217LJ

Church Road

L206LP

Monfa Road

L206NT

Eleanor Road

L215JT

St Matthews Avenue

L206FB

Glynne Drive

L215HA

Church Road

L206DJ

Park Lane

L215JS

St Matthews Avenue

L218NQ

Orrell Road

L215HU

Silverdale Drive

L217RB

Zircon Close

L309SL

Netherton Way

L206BY

Willard Street

L206NG

Annie Road

L217LF

Church Road

L309SS

Masefield Crescent

L309TF

Hermes Close

L218QX

Bishop Close

L309SA

Thackeray Gardens

L712AB

Netherton and Orrell

L712AE

Netherton and Orrell

L206LU

Springwell Road

L217QB

Hythe Avenue

L215JQ

Keswick Drive

L206EH

Gardner Avenue

L206EG

Gardner Avenue

L217LZ

School Lane

L218QS

Selsey Road

L218NG

Orrell Road

L218QT

Lindisfarne Way

L215HY

Ennerdale Drive

L217QF

Bradley Road

Data Sources

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