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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 61 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
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
30.52(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.01(-28%)
Shoplifting
12.05(+108%)
Public order
8.68(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.7(-37%)
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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £224,995 in Molyneux area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,750 up to £525,000.

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
Detached15£324,995
Flats12£107,000
Semi-Detached95£224,995
Terraced26£224,995

10 years median price trend in Molyneux

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

All postcodes in Molyneux

L311AG

Giddygate Lane

L102LG

Altway

L95AQ

Aintree Way

L108AB

Martingale Close

L106NJ

Oriel Drive

L311DZ

Waddicar Lane

L103JN

Oriel Drive

Data Sources

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