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About

Orrell is a residential suburb situated on the eastern edge of Sefton, bordering the city of Liverpool. The area is characterised by its mix of housing, primarily consisting of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes. It functions as a commuter area with good transport links into Liverpool city centre via the A565 road and local bus services. The local infrastructure includes several primary schools and convenient access to retail parks for everyday shopping needs.

The topography is generally flat, with the Leeds and Liverpool Canal forming a distinct northern boundary, providing a route for walking and cycling. Much of the local green space is found in the form of the playing fields of St. Thomas Becket Catholic High School. Orrell is a quiet, established community where the most notable landmark is the large, modern building of the Merchant Taylors' School, a significant independent school located just within its boundaries.

Area overview

On average Orrell has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 34% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Orrell is £39,091 per year. The median sale price in Orrell is £180,000 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £153,000 and £241,000. There are 3 schools in Orrell: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Orrell is home to around 7,474 people, with a population density of about 4,841.9 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Orrell Population
7,474
Population density
4,841.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.37(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.3(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.82(-62%)
Drugs
6.15(+58%)
Other theft
5.08(-23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,838
91.5%
Other White
232
3.1%
Other Asian
76
1.02%
Chinese
66
0.88%
Indian
43
0.58%
Total population: 7,473

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,526
25.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,233
20.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,047
17.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
904
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
713
12.03%
Total 16+ residents: 5,929

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
915
29.97%
Other social rented
707
23.16%
Owns outright
702
22.99%
Social rents from council
375
12.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
306
10.02%
Total households: 3,053

Property prices in Orrell

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £194
Sales (last 12 months): 55
Typical range (middle 50%): £153K – £241K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £194 per square foot) in 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 Orrell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£280,000£241
Semi-Detached33£180,000£195
Flats1£162,000£171
Terraced12£149,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Orrell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orrell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184,995£109,000£96,250
2017£188,595£112,500£106,250
2018£196,248£122,000£80,975
2019£228,995£127,500£90,000
2020£220,000£120,000£91,250
2021£233,000£146,000£100,000
2022£265,000£165,000£128,750
2023£245,000£160,000£115,000
2024£262,500£165,000£124,995
2025£287,316£171,250£148,000
2026£255,000£183,000£149,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orrell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orrell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£119£87
2017£189£125£114
2018£198£137£96
2019£199£136£108
2020£194£144£97
2021£193£161£127
2022£237£183£155
2023£213£175£138
2024£258£183£151
2025£247£204£164
2026£218£193£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orrell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sefton district.

Band A£1,722
Band B£2,009
Band C£2,296
Band D£2,583
Band E£3,157
Band F£3,731
Band G£4,305
Band H£5,166

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.