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L20 6DR

Hermitage Grove

Netherton and Orrell

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Overview

Postcode L20 6DR is located in a major urban area, within the Netherton and Orrell ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Orrell area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orrell is £39,091 per year. The nearest station is Seaforth and Litherland, about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Captain's Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Orrell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 667 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Orrell has a high crime rate, with approximately 86 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.5%

Approximately 42.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Orrell is £39,091 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L20 6DR.

Flood risk

No risk

Orrell near L20 6DR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Seaforth and Litherland located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L20 6DR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Seaforth and Litherland

N/A

Walking directions to Seaforth and Litherland
0.9 mi

Orrell Park

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell Park
1 mi

Bootle New Strand

N/A

Walking directions to Bootle New Strand

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L20 6DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCaptain's GreenSmallWalking directions to Captain's Green

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
1,715.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.88(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.05(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.74(-40%)
Drugs
9.21(+136%)
Other crime
3.84(+55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
347
92.53%
Other White
19
5.07%
Other
5
1.33%
Chinese
1
0.27%
Indian
1
0.27%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
76
27.14%
Level 3 (A level)
55
19.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
18.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
41
26.8%
Owns outright
38
24.84%
Owns with a mortgage
32
20.92%
Social rents from council
24
15.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.15%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Netherton and Orrell

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £226K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Netherton and Orrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £365,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Netherton and Orrell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£277,500£239
Semi-Detached73£187,000£210
Flats1£162,000£171
Terraced22£148,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Netherton and Orrell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183,995£122,475£97,500
2017£188,595£125,500£110,500
2018£195,995£125,995£97,000
2019£205,000£130,000£104,000
2020£200,500£134,950£112,250
2021£221,000£149,000£110,000
2022£240,000£167,500£130,000
2023£245,000£162,000£144,500
2024£259,500£173,000£138,000
2025£258,750£179,975£150,000
2026£270,000£183,250£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£130£119
2017£189£140£117
2018£198£138£106
2019£198£136£110
2020£190£148£125
2021£197£163£146
2022£237£176£155
2023£222£194£154
2024£250£193£157
2025£263£207£166
2026£210£208£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Netherton and Orrell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 6DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 6DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 202512, Hermitage Grove, Bootle, L20 6DRTerracedLeasehold£109,000
15 Aug 202521, Thornton Avenue, Bootle, L20 6DSTerracedFreehold£125,000
28 Mar 20255, Thornton Avenue, Bootle, L20 6DSTerracedFreehold£82,000
28 Aug 202514, Diana Road, Bootle, L20 6EBTerracedFreehold£110,000
17 Apr 202518, Diana Road, Bootle, L20 6EBTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the L20 6DR postcode area, located within Orrell, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L20 6DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySpringwell Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryKing's Leadership Academy HawthornesFree schools

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L20 6DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L20 6DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miHawthorne Local7 Harris Drive, Liverpool, L20 6LDWalking directions to Hawthorne Local
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 6DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tom Spring

Netherton and Orrell - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Peter Dowd

Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyBootleE14001113
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OrrellE02001463
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 035DE01007051
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L20 6DR

Is L20 6DR (Orrell) safe?

The area around L20 6DR records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L20 6DR?

The median sale price around L20 6DR in Orrell is £186,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L20 6DR?

There are 16 schools close to L20 6DR, including Springwell Park Community Primary School (Good), St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L20 6DR?

The closest station to L20 6DR is Seaforth and Litherland, about 1,425 m away.

How deprived is the area around L20 6DR?

L20 6DR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 667 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L20 6DR (Orrell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L20 6DR is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Spring (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.