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About

Sefton is a metropolitan borough in Merseyside, North West England. It covers coastal areas along the Irish Sea, including the towns of Bootle, Crosby, and Southport. The district features a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with industrial areas in the south and seaside resorts in the north.

Sefton is home to several nature reserves, such as the Sefton Coast and Crosby Marine Park. The area also includes parts of the Mersey Estuary and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Southport is known for its pier and Victorian architecture, while Bootle has historical ties to the docks and maritime industry. The district has transport links via the M57 and M58 motorways, as well as rail connections to Liverpool and beyond.

Area overview

On average Sefton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sefton is £39,941 per year. There are 114 schools in Sefton: 74 primary (8 Outstanding and 60 Good) and 18 secondary (0 Outstanding and 14 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sefton Population
279,233
Population density
1,783.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256,327
91.8%
Other White
8,705
3.12%
Irish
2,241
0.8%
Other Asian
1,384
0.5%
Other
1,311
0.47%
Total population: 279,233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46,426
37.72%
Owns with a mortgage
35,565
28.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
20,029
16.27%
Other social rented
13,576
11.03%
Social rents from council
4,159
3.38%
Total households: 123,073

Property prices in Sefton

Based on 2,944 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Sefton area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sefton 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 Sefton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached549£375,000
Flats421£135,000
Semi-Detached1,438£230,000
Terraced536£172,250

10 years median price trend in Sefton

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

All wards in Sefton

Ainsdale

Birkdale

Blundellsands

Cambridge

Church

Derby

Duke's

Ford

Harington

Kew

Linacre

Litherland

Manor

Meols

Molyneux

Netherton and Orrell

Norwood

Park

Ravenmeols

St Oswald

Sudell

Victoria

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.