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L20 0BB

Spence Avenue

Derby

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Overview

Postcode L20 0BB is located in a major urban area, within the Derby ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Orrell area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orrell is £39,091 per year. The nearest station is Walton (Merseyside), about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
63%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Orrell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 349 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Orrell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63%

Approximately 63.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Orrell is £39,091 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from L20 0BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Orrell near L20 0BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Walton (Merseyside) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L20 0BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Walton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Walton (Merseyside)
0.7 mi

Bootle New Strand

N/A

Walking directions to Bootle New Strand
0.8 mi

Orrell Park

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell Park

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
431
Population density
1,909.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.08(+91%)
Shoplifting
18.63(+222%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.04(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.97(-50%)
Drugs
8.97(+130%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
379
87.94%
Other White
26
6.03%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.39%
Chinese
5
1.16%
Irish
4
0.93%
Total population: 431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
120
34.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
59
17.05%
Level 3 (A level)
49
14.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
13.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
12.72%
Total 16+ residents: 346

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
76
41.3%
Social rents from council
40
21.74%
Owns with a mortgage
33
17.93%
Owns outright
19
10.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
8.7%
Total households: 184

Property prices in Derby

Median price£132,246
Price per sq ft£138
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£106K – £154K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £132,246 (about £138 per square foot) in Derby area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,300 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Derby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached24£170,000£176
Terraced48£129,250£132
Flats10£61,750£124

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Derby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derby.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£39,995£157,500£65,750
2017£68,000£110,000£66,000
2018£65,000£139,250£74,000
2019£85,000£131,000£78,000
2020£85,000£148,500£78,000
2021£48,750£200,000£97,500
2022£75,500£190,500£101,500
2023£75,000£165,000£115,000
2024£63,000£154,000£110,500
2025£62,500£187,500£120,000
2026£42,000£155,000£124,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derby.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£46£97£69
2017£127£122£65
2018£100£113£75
2019£116£116£78
2020£101£122£74
2021£124£132£105
2022£104£184£104
2023£117£162£114
2024£97£160£109
2025£120£176£119
2026£181£134
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 0BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 0BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202551, Vaux Crescent, Bootle, L20 0APSemi-DetachedFreehold£132,600
28 Oct 2025239, Fernhill Road, Bootle, L20 0AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£90,000
30 Apr 20269, Lawton Avenue, Bootle, L20 0BHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£183,000
11 Dec 20253, Lawton Avenue, Bootle, L20 0BHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£165,000
27 Mar 202639, Wolfenden Avenue, Bootle, L20 0AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£129,000

Schools

In the L20 0BB postcode area, located within Orrell, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L20 0BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryKing's Leadership Academy HawthornesFree schools

Good

0.2 miNurseryGreenacre Community Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Monica's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L20 0BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L20 0BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopLinacre Lane, Sefton, L20 6AHWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miHawthorne Local7 Harris Drive, Liverpool, L20 6LDWalking directions to Hawthorne Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sefton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,914
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,461
Band E£3,008
Band F£3,555
Band G£4,102
Band H£4,922

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L20 0BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Maria Porter

Derby - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Peter Dowd

Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyBootleE14001113
WardDerbyE05000937
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OrrellE02001463
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 035AE01007019
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L20 0BB

Is L20 0BB (Orrell) safe?

The area around L20 0BB records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L20 0BB?

The median sale price around L20 0BB in Orrell is £132,246 (about £138 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L20 0BB?

There are 17 schools close to L20 0BB, including King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes (Good), Greenacre Community Nursery School (Good) and St Monica's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L20 0BB?

The closest station to L20 0BB is Walton (Merseyside), about 1,121 m away.

How deprived is the area around L20 0BB?

L20 0BB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 349 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L20 0BB (Orrell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L20 0BB is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maria Porter (Labour Party).

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.