Postcode L20 4RZ is located in a major urban area, within the Linacre ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Seaforth South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Seaforth South is £35,321 per year. The nearest station is Bootle New Strand, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is North Park.
Seaforth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 54 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Seaforth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Seaforth South is £35,321 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from L20 4RZ.
Seaforth South near L20 4RZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bootle New Strand | N/A | Walking directions to Bootle New Strand |
| 0.5 mi | Seaforth and Litherland | N/A | Walking directions to Seaforth and Litherland |
| 0.9 mi | Bootle Oriel Road | N/A | Walking directions to Bootle Oriel Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | North Park | Large | Walking directions to North Park |
| 0 mi | Poets Park | Small | Walking directions to Poets Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bowersdale Park | Small | Walking directions to Bowersdale Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £232,500 | £224 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £162,500 | £176 |
| Terraced | 41 | £118,000 | £124 |
| Flats | 15 | £70,000 | £118 |
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 | £71,500 | £168,500 | £116,300 |
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 | £118 | £205 | £127 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 4RZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 66A, Gray Street, Bootle, L20 4RZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £82,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 60, Gray Street, Bootle, L20 4RZ | Terraced | Freehold | £50,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 56, Gray Street, Bootle, L20 4RZ | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 66A, Gray Street, Bootle, L20 4RZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £66,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 43, Gray Street, Bootle, L20 4RY | Terraced | Freehold | £81,000 |
In the L20 4RZ postcode area, located within Seaforth South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L20 4RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | ALDI | Washington Parade, Sefton, L20 5JJ | Walking directions to ALDI |
Annual council tax rates for Sefton 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 4RZ, 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 4RZ records about 109 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around L20 4RZ in Seaforth South is £114,250 (about £126 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to L20 4RZ, including Thomas Gray Primary School (Good), All Saints Catholic Primary School (Good) and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L20 4RZ is Bootle New Strand, about 838 m away.
L20 4RZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 54 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 4RZ is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jim Conalty (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.