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About

Molyneux ward sits in the northern part of Bootle, within the borough of Sefton. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and several local parks, including North Park. Its streets form a dense grid pattern typical of many urban wards, with a mix of residential and light industrial uses along its main thoroughfares.

The ward is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to the south, a defining geographical feature that historically supported local industry. Local amenities are focused along Orrell Road and Stanley Road, serving the community's daily needs. The area's layout and housing stock reflect its development during Bootle's industrial expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Area overview

On average Molyneux has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Molyneux is £48,906 per year. There are 3 schools in Molyneux: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Molyneux is home to around 12,449 people, with a population density of about 989.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Molyneux Population
12,449
Population density
989.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.18(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.38(-23%)
Shoplifting
12.45(+118%)
Public order
8.76(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.3(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,001
96.38%
Other White
97
0.78%
African
73
0.59%
Irish
67
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.29%
Total population: 12,452

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,811
27.14%
Level 3 (A level)
2,028
19.58%
No qualifications
2,014
19.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,504
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,076
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 10,359

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,316
44.96%
Owns with a mortgage
2,002
38.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
405
7.86%
Other social rented
232
4.5%
Other forms of private rent
113
2.19%
Total households: 5,151

Property prices in Molyneux

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 in Molyneux area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,750 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Molyneux 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 Molyneux over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£325,000
Flats9£110,000
Semi-Detached81£225,000
Terraced26£225,000

10 years median price trend in Molyneux

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

All postcodes in Molyneux

L108AE

Molyneux

L311DR

Waddicar Lane

L108JL

Taunton Drive

L311DA

Wheeler Drive

L315LB

Southey Grove

L102JZ

Eton Drive

L103JD

Altway

L106LA

Altway

L317EA

The Bramleys

L103LH

Radley Drive

L311ED

Chapel Lane

L95AA

Ormskirk Road

L311EF

Tithebarn Lane

L311AQ

Giddygate Lane

L311BR

Stuart Road

L315LA

Weston Grove

L102JY

Eton Drive

L108LH

School Lane

L311DJ

Martine Close

L311GZ

Molyneux

L106NA

Stowe Avenue

L106NF

Windsor Park Road

L311EH

School Lane

L317AR

The Lindens

L317BL

The Crescent

L102LQ

Altway

L106NJ

Oriel Drive

L108JS

Brooms Grove

L311DN

Waddicar Lane

L311HJ

Pye Bridge Close

L315JU

Eaton Road

L102JJ

Aintree Lane

L102LB

Cranwell Close

L301TD

Deltic Way

L311BZ

Rainbow Drive

L311EN

Rock Lane

L102JF

Mostyn Avenue

L311DH

Marc Avenue

L311LL

Chestnut Walk

L95AW

Brenka Avenue

L106LL

Oriel Drive

L108AA

Molyneux

L311EA

Waddicar Lane

L311EL

Rock Lane

L311FL

Artisan Drive

L311LJ

Archers Fold

L315JN

Moorland Road

L103JS

Oriel Drive

L106NB

Mill Square

L311AL

Land End

L311GA

Dapple Heath Avenue

L311HA

Spencers Lane

L315JZ

Moorhey Road

L108LD

Harrow Drive

L95AQ

Aintree Way

L102JG

Mostyn Avenue

L102JU

Dartmouth Avenue

L103JG

Ormskirk Road

L103JP

Oriel Drive

L301TF

Hudswell Close

L90JB

Ormskirk Road

L102LE

Shrewsbury Avenue

L106LB

Altway

L301TE

Fenton Close

L108JZ

Charterhouse Drive

L311AW

Prescot Road

L311DY

Waddicar Lane

L315JJ

Derby Grove

L317BW

Liverpool Road South

L102JA

Aintree Lane

L103LA

Keble Drive

L106LW

Oriel Drive

L311AN

Prescot Road

L311EU

Brewery Lane

L311HP

Beechway

L315JP

Whinney Grove West

L101NF

Lytham Close

L103LJ

Lincoln Drive

L106NQ

Sandown Park Road

L108JU

Rugby Drive

L311AH

Giddygate Lane

L311BX

Dunlop Drive

L311EP

Rock Lane

L311LE

Hickory Grove

L103JQ

Ormskirk Road

L108AB

Molyneux

L311DS

Waddicar Lane

L102JE

Mostyn Avenue

L106NE

Wrekin Drive

L103LB

Keble Drive

L106LJ

Oriel Close

L311JH

Old Prescot Close

L317EB

Brook Park

L108LE

Aintree Lane

L311FH

Potters Place

L311LY

Lundy Close

L103JN

Oriel Drive

L103LD

Keble Drive

L106LH

Denstone Avenue

L108JG

Wango Lane

Data Sources

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