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L20 5EP

Rufford Road

Litherland

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Overview

Postcode L20 5EP is located in a major urban area, within the Litherland ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Bootle North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 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 Bootle North is £32,442 per year. The nearest station is Bootle New Strand, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is North Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Bootle North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,101 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bootle North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.2%

Approximately 19.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bootle North is £32,442 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from L20 5EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Bootle North near L20 5EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bootle New Strand located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L20 5EP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bootle New Strand

N/A

Walking directions to Bootle New Strand
0.7 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L20 5EP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNorth ParkLargeWalking directions to North Park
0.4 miPoets ParkSmallWalking directions to Poets Park
0.5 miMarsh Lane ParkSmallWalking directions to Marsh Lane Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
7,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.69(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.78(-18%)
Drugs
11.83(+203%)
Public order
9.61(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.17(-42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
90.14%
Other White
8
2.72%
Arab
6
2.04%
Chinese
5
1.7%
Indian
4
1.36%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
31.2%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
18.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.38%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
28.46%
Owns with a mortgage
37
28.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
22.31%
Other social rented
20
15.38%
Social rents from council
5
3.85%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Litherland

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £222K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Litherland area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £350,166.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Litherland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£271,676£280
Semi-Detached56£204,995£238
Terraced38£125,000£141
Flats5£75,000£106

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Litherland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Litherland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145,500£49,950£128,750£52,000
2017£186,500£53,000£135,000£65,000
2018£179,995£56,000£140,995£70,500
2019£187,995£72,750£147,995£78,000
2020£191,995£46,000£154,995£83,250
2021£192,500£51,750£158,995£84,975
2022£255,498£69,250£180,000£105,000
2023£268,995£67,000£178,748£110,000
2024£267,595£77,250£185,000£113,750
2025£270,838£78,750£204,995£125,000
2026£290,000£215,000£122,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Litherland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Litherland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£81£138£60
2017£181£80£147£73
2018£174£73£163£77
2019£186£100£161£85
2020£192£70£177£89
2021£195£73£179£94
2022£258£148£201£124
2023£268£83£203£122
2024£272£188£208£127
2025£276£116£233£141
2026£234£223£122
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Litherland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 5EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 5EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202620, Rufford Road, Bootle, L20 5EPTerracedLeasehold£130,000
04 Aug 202524, Rufford Road, Bootle, L20 5EPTerracedLeasehold£90,000
11 Mar 202511, Rufford Road, Bootle, L20 5EPTerracedLeasehold£81,000
07 Nov 202532, Lathom Road, Bootle, L20 5ELTerracedLeasehold£100,000
14 Mar 202534, Lathom Road, Bootle, L20 5ELTerracedLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the L20 5EP postcode area, located within Bootle North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L20 5EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLinacre Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryLander Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Elizabeth's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L20 5EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L20 5EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miHawthorne Local7 Harris Drive, Liverpool, L20 6LDWalking directions to Hawthorne Local
0.4 miALDIWashington Parade, Sefton, L20 5JJWalking directions to ALDI
0.4 miLidl290 Marsh Lane, Liverpool, L20 5BQWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miOne StopLinacre Lane, Sefton, L20 6AHWalking directions to One Stop

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 5EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julia Garner

Litherland - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Peter Dowd

Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyBootleE14001113
WardLitherlandE05000943
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bootle NorthE02001464
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 036DE01007012
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L20 5EP

Is L20 5EP (Bootle North) safe?

The area around L20 5EP records about 99 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L20 5EP?

The median sale price around L20 5EP in Bootle North is £190,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L20 5EP?

There are 16 schools close to L20 5EP, including Linacre Primary School (Requires improvement), Lander Road Primary School (Good) and St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L20 5EP?

The closest station to L20 5EP is Bootle New Strand, about 757 m away.

How deprived is the area around L20 5EP?

L20 5EP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,101 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L20 5EP (Bootle North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L20 5EP is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julia Garner (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.