Postcode L20 2HU is located in a major urban area, within the Kirkdale West ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkdale North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 262.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkdale North is £31,938 per year. The nearest station is Kirkdale, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is South Park.
Kirkdale North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkdale North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 262.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kirkdale North is £31,938 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from L20 2HU.
Kirkdale North near L20 2HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kirkdale located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kirkdale | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkdale |
| 0.4 mi | Bank Hall | N/A | Walking directions to Bank Hall |
| 0.6 mi | Bootle Oriel Road | N/A | Walking directions to Bootle Oriel Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | South Park | Large | Walking directions to South Park |
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £139,475 (about £179 per square foot) in Kirkdale West area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £285,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £265,000 | £250 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £206,000 | £205 |
| Terraced | 15 | £125,000 | £133 |
| Flats | 5 | £110,000 | £128 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184,995 | £31,500 | £139,950 | £53,250 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £125,998 | £130,000 | £60,500 |
| 2018 | £187,500 | £104,995 | £131,950 | £65,550 |
| 2019 | £166,750 | £106,595 | £100,000 | £54,000 |
| 2020 | £125,000 | £101,395 | £131,500 | £72,000 |
| 2021 | £207,800 | £108,000 | £160,000 | £75,000 |
| 2022 | — | £73,000 | £175,000 | £90,000 |
| 2023 | £153,000 | £115,045 | £185,000 | £87,000 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £71,500 | £139,000 | £141,250 |
| 2025 | £245,000 | £110,000 | £187,500 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £60,000 | £206,000 | £223,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158 | £81 | £142 | £60 |
| 2017 | £160 | £149 | £148 | £74 |
| 2018 | £162 | £155 | £138 | £75 |
| 2019 | £172 | £171 | £144 | £61 |
| 2020 | £176 | £154 | £153 | £70 |
| 2021 | £182 | £154 | £184 | £83 |
| 2022 | — | £93 | £198 | £110 |
| 2023 | £129 | £92 | £193 | £112 |
| 2024 | £226 | £56 | £188 | £160 |
| 2025 | £226 | £154 | £195 | £135 |
| 2026 | £250 | £77 | £205 | £259 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 2HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 90, Olivia Street, Bootle, L20 2ET | Terraced | Leasehold | £76,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 78, Olivia Street, Bootle, L20 2ET | Terraced | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 64, Benedict Street, Bootle, L20 2EW | Terraced | Freehold | £93,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 113, Benedict Street, Bootle, L20 2EL | Terraced | Freehold | £67,959 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 3, Malcolm Grove, Liverpool, L20 2BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £151,000 |
In the L20 2HU postcode area, located within Kirkdale North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L20 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Miranda News | 10 Miranda Road South, Liverpool, L20 2QB | Walking directions to Miranda News |
| 0.2 mi | go local extra | 54-58 Hawthorne Road, Liverpool, L20 9JX | Walking directions to go local extra |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Back Westminster Road, Liverpool, L4 4PG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | St Alban's Road, Sefton, L20 3TB | Walking directions to Go Local |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L20 2HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joe Hanson
Kirkdale West - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L20 2HU records about 262 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 public order.
The median sale price around L20 2HU in Kirkdale North is £139,475 (about £179 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to L20 2HU, including Cambridge Nursery School (Good), Hugh Baird College (Good) and Bedford Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L20 2HU is Kirkdale, about 175 m away.
L20 2HU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 266 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L20 2HU is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joe Hanson (Labour Party).
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.