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Netherton and Orrell

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About

Netherton and Orrell ward lies in the northern part of Sefton, primarily a residential area characterised by terraced housing and local shopping parades along its main roads. The ward contains several green spaces, including the sizable Netherton Park, which provides recreational facilities and open land. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the area, its path marked by bridges and towpaths that offer a distinct linear route for walking and cycling through the urban landscape.

The area has a strong industrial heritage, historically linked to coal mining and the canal's freight traffic. This history is reflected in the local street names and the remaining architecture. Community facilities are centred around local schools, churches, and community centres, which serve as focal points. The ward is well-connected by road, positioned close to the M57 and A59, facilitating travel to nearby Bootle, Crosby, and beyond.

Area overview

On average Netherton and Orrell has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 27.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Netherton and Orrell is £41,120 per year. There are 5 schools in Netherton and Orrell: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Netherton and Orrell is home to around 12,974 people, with a population density of about 3,045.7 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Netherton and Orrell Population
12,974
Population density
3,045.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.19(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.56(-36%)
Public order
11.25(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.41(+16%)
Drugs
8.71(+123%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,096
93.25%
Other White
306
2.36%
Other Asian
105
0.81%
Chinese
85
0.66%
Irish
59
0.45%
Total population: 12,972

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,476
23.64%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,299
21.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,962
18.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,626
15.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,246
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 10,474

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,765
33.18%
Owns outright
1,589
29.87%
Other social rented
888
16.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
533
10.02%
Social rents from council
427
8.03%
Total households: 5,320

Property prices in Netherton and Orrell

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £226K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Netherton and Orrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £365,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Netherton and Orrell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£277,500£239
Semi-Detached73£187,000£210
Flats1£162,000£171
Terraced22£148,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Netherton and Orrell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183,995£122,475£97,500
2017£188,595£125,500£110,500
2018£195,995£125,995£97,000
2019£205,000£130,000£104,000
2020£200,500£134,950£112,250
2021£221,000£149,000£110,000
2022£240,000£167,500£130,000
2023£245,000£162,000£144,500
2024£259,500£173,000£138,000
2025£258,750£179,975£150,000
2026£270,000£183,250£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£130£119
2017£189£140£117
2018£198£138£106
2019£198£136£110
2020£190£148£125
2021£197£163£146
2022£237£176£155
2023£222£194£154
2024£250£193£157
2025£263£207£166
2026£210£208£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Netherton and Orrell in the last year.

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.