Postcode L20 4SS is located in a major urban area, within the Linacre ward 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 349.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bootle South is £29,819 per year. The nearest station is Bootle New Strand located about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is North Park.
Bootle South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Bootle South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 349.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 78.4% 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 175 ft away from L20 4SS.
Bootle South near L20 4SS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bootle New Strand | N/A | Walking directions to Bootle New Strand |
| 0.4 mi | Bootle Oriel Road | N/A | Walking directions to Bootle Oriel Road |
| 0.9 mi | Kirkdale | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkdale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | North Park | Large | Walking directions to North Park |
| 0.2 mi | Marsh Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Marsh Lane Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 in Linacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £240,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £202,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £66,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £142,500 |
| Terraced | 45 | £97,000 |
10 year median price trend in Linacre
In the L20 4SS postcode area, located within Bootle South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L20 4SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | 93-97 The Hexagon, Bootle, L20 4SZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0 mi | Longton Hall Farm | Sefton, L20 4SZ | Walking directions to Longton Hall Farm |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | Parkside, Bootle, L20 4XX | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | News Factor | Sefton, L20 3EB | Walking directions to News Factor |
| 0.1 mi | Strand Store | 278 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3ER | Walking directions to Strand Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.