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L20 2DE

Wadham Road

Linacre

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Detailed insights for L20 2DE

Overview

Postcode L20 2DE is located in a major urban area, within the Linacre ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Bootle East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 179.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bootle East is £38,551 per year. The nearest station is Kirkdale, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is South Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
180
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
52.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Bootle East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 807 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bootle East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 179.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.9%

Approximately 52.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bootle East is £38,551 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from L20 2DE.

Flood risk

No risk

Bootle East near L20 2DE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirkdale located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L20 2DE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Kirkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkdale
0.4 mi

Bank Hall

N/A

Walking directions to Bank Hall
0.4 mi

Bootle Oriel Road

N/A

Walking directions to Bootle Oriel Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L20 2DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSouth ParkLargeWalking directions to South Park

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
1,898.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
100.25(+169%)
Drugs
23.81(+511%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.05(+12%)
Public order
14.41(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.9(+32%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
74.37%
Other White
37
11.71%
Other
20
6.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.58%
African
4
1.27%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
80
29.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
19.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
19.48%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.12%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
78
44.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
53
30.46%
Owns outright
14
8.05%
Owns with a mortgage
14
8.05%
Social rents from council
14
8.05%
Total households: 174

Property prices in Linacre

Median price£114,250
Price per sq ft£126
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£80K – £144K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £114,250 (about £126 per square foot) in Linacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,500 up to £335,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Linacre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£232,500£224
Semi-Detached12£162,500£176
Terraced41£118,000£124
Flats15£70,000£118

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Linacre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Linacre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£136,995£55,500£127,995£45,000
2017£134,995£79,500£104,995£50,000
2018£56,950£95,550£57,500
2019£139,000£51,250£116,000£60,000
2020£142,500£50,500£91,000£67,500
2021£162,000£45,000£120,000£78,000
2022£166,000£50,000£134,500£90,000
2023£197,500£65,750£147,500£90,000
2024£151,000£76,500£145,000£101,000
2025£202,500£68,500£150,000£105,000
2026£232,500£71,500£168,500£116,300
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Linacre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Linacre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£112£152£54
2017£174£124£155£54
2018£114£132£62
2019£171£97£125£74
2020£163£98£116£77
2021£135£82£163£90
2022£184£92£179£103
2023£237£103£165£99
2024£110£182£102
2025£206£119£186£123
2026£224£118£205£127
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Linacre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 2DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 2DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jun 202577, Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 7BZTerracedFreehold£180,000
16 May 202551, Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 7BZOtherFreehold£900
13 Feb 202557, Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 7BZOtherFreehold£265,000
16 Feb 202622, Beatrice Street, Bootle, L20 2EQTerracedLeasehold£72,500
13 Jun 202526, Beatrice Street, Bootle, L20 2EQTerracedLeasehold£77,000

Schools

In the L20 2DE postcode area, located within Bootle East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L20 2DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusHugh Baird CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miNurseryCambridge Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBedford Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L20 2DE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L20 2DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMiranda News10 Miranda Road South, Liverpool, L20 2QBWalking directions to Miranda News
0.2 migo local extra54-58 Hawthorne Road, Liverpool, L20 9JXWalking directions to go local extra
0.3 miGo LocalSt Alban's Road, Sefton, L20 3TBWalking directions to Go 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 2DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jim Conalty

Linacre - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Peter Dowd

Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyBootleE14001113
WardLinacreE05000942
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bootle EastE02001466
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 038BE01006961
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2006-09-01

Frequently asked questions about L20 2DE

Is L20 2DE (Bootle East) safe?

The area around L20 2DE records about 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, drugs and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L20 2DE?

The median sale price around L20 2DE in Bootle East is £114,250 (about £126 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L20 2DE?

There are 14 schools close to L20 2DE, including Hugh Baird College (Good), Cambridge Nursery School (Good) and Bedford Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L20 2DE?

The closest station to L20 2DE is Kirkdale, about 476 m away.

How deprived is the area around L20 2DE?

L20 2DE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 807 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L20 2DE (Bootle East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L20 2DE is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jim Conalty (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.