Postcode L20 4EW is located in a major urban area, within the Linacre area of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Bootle South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bootle South is £29,819 per year. The median sale price in Linacre is £115,000 (around £126 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £78,975 and £147,020. The nearest station is Bootle New Strand, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is North Park.
Bootle South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 233 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Bootle South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bootle South is £29,819 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from L20 4EW.
Bootle South near L20 4EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bootle New Strand located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bootle New Strand | N/A | Walking directions to Bootle New Strand |
| 0.5 mi | Bootle Oriel Road | N/A | Walking directions to Bootle Oriel Road |
| 0.9 mi | Seaforth and Litherland | N/A | Walking directions to Seaforth and Litherland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | North Park | Large | Walking directions to North Park |
| 0.4 mi | Poets Park | Small | Walking directions to Poets Park |
| 0.1 mi | Marsh Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Marsh Lane Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £126 per square foot) in Linacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £335,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £232,500 | £224 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £165,000 | £186 |
| Terraced | 44 | £118,000 | £126 |
| Flats | 18 | £70,750 | £117 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £74,250 | £172,000 | £120,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £113 | £192 | £133 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 4EW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May 2025 | 134, Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4EF | Terraced | Freehold | £134,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 20, Glover Place, Bootle, L20 4QR | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | Unit B, 75, Strand Road, Bootle, L20 4BB | Other | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 33, Seaview Road, Bootle, L20 4DS | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 32, Coleridge Street, Bootle, L20 4HB | Terraced | Freehold | £152,000 |
In the L20 4EW postcode area, located within Bootle South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L20 4EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 81 Strand Road, Liverpool, L20 4BB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Washington Parade, Sefton, L20 5JJ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Parkside, Bootle, L20 4XX | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Longton Hall Farm | Sefton, L20 4SZ | Walking directions to Longton Hall Farm |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 93-97 The Hexagon, Bootle, L20 4SZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Sefton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L20 4EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jim Conalty
Linacre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
Peter Dowd
Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L20 4EW records about 194 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, public order and drugs.
The median sale price around L20 4EW in Linacre is £115,000 (about £126 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to L20 4EW, including All Saints Catholic Primary School (Good), Thomas Gray Primary School (Good) and Linacre Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L20 4EW is Bootle New Strand, about 278 m away.
L20 4EW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 233 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L20 4EW is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jim Conalty (Labour Party).