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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

L217RJ

Moss Lane

L206NA

Marion Road

L217LL

Church Road

L217QJ

Kent Avenue

L218LR

Ashford Close

L309SX

Captains Lane

L206JS

Monfa Road

L217LU

Cambridge Avenue

L309SZ

Captains Lane

L206LX

Springwell Road

L218PA

St Philips Avenue

L206AW

Menai Road

L309SR

Masefield Crescent

L206NL

Walker Drive

L215HQ

Ecclesall Avenue

L218PF

St Philips Avenue

L309SH

Galsworthy Avenue

L215JW

Thirlmere Drive

L217PZ

Springfield Avenue

L218LT

Dartford Drive

L712AJ

Netherton and Orrell

L206FA

St Elizabeth Avenue

L217LY

School Lane

L217PN

Alexandra Mount

L217PT

Moss Lane

L218NF

Spooner Avenue

L309SF

Harris Drive

L218NZ

Church Road

L309TD

Invincible Close

L206LG

Harris Drive

L217LP

Wilsons Lane

L309TB

Atlantic Way

L206FD

Willard Drive

L215JN

Thirlmere Drive

L206NS

Orrell Mount

L218PB

St Philips Avenue

L218PD

St Philips Avenue

L218PE

St Philips Avenue

L712AG

Netherton and Orrell

L206LZ

Springwell Road

L215HD

Spooner Avenue

L215HE

Church Road

L217PY

Springfield Avenue

L206HB

Bailey Drive

L215JF

Hawkshead Drive

L215JU

Thornbridge Avenue

L206NH

Norman Road

L215JP

St Matthews Avenue

L304GB

Bridle Road

L304XS

Bridle Road

L206LT

Patricia Grove

L215HG

Ecclesall Avenue

L215JH

Arnside

L217LH

Church Road

L206EY

Bailey Drive

L217LR

Wilsons Lane

L217PF

Marina Avenue

L218NU

Orrell Road

L215HX

Ennerdale Drive

L217LS

Wilsons Lane

L206BE

Monfa Road

L309SJ

Litherland

L217LQ

Church Road

L309ST

Masefield Place

L218LN

Blenheim Avenue

L215HH

Spooner Avenue

L215JE

Hawkshead Drive

L217RH

Ruby Close

L309SB

Thackeray Gardens

L309TG

Litherland

L206NJ

Norman Road

L309SE

Harris Drive

L309SP

Netherton Way

L309TE

Victory Close

L217LE

Church Road

L217RF

Moss Lane

Data Sources

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