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L20 6EH

Gardner Avenue

Netherton and Orrell

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Detailed insights for L20 6EH

Overview

Postcode L20 6EH 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 Litherland South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Litherland South is £47,403 per year. The nearest station is Orrell Park, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Captain's Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Litherland South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Litherland South has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.9%

Approximately 21.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Litherland South is £47,403 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from L20 6EH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Orrell Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L20 6EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Orrell Park

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell Park
1 mi

Aintree

N/A

Walking directions to Aintree
1 mi

Rice Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Rice Lane

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
690.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.51(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.15(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.2(-71%)
Public order
5.2(-49%)
Other theft
3.25(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
95.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
2.01%
Other White
2
0.8%
Other Black
1
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.4%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
29.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.18%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
41.41%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.78%
Other social rented
17
13.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.38%
Social rents from council
11
8.59%
Total households: 128

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 6EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 6EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202569, Gardner Avenue, Bootle, L20 6EFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£190,000
18 Jul 202567, Gardner Avenue, Bootle, L20 6EFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£270,000
07 May 2026141, Gardner Avenue, Bootle, L20 6EGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000
10 Dec 202551, Marmion Avenue, Bootle, L20 6HNTerracedFreehold£180,000
06 Jun 202553, Marmion Avenue, Bootle, L20 6HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,500

Schools

In the L20 6EH postcode area, located within Litherland South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L20 6EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySpringwell Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryThe Salesian Academy of St John BoscoAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L20 6EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L20 6EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaOrrell Lane, Liverpool, L20 6HXWalking directions to Asda

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 6EH, 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)Litherland SouthE02001461
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 033EE01007047
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L20 6EH

Is L20 6EH (Litherland South) safe?

The area around L20 6EH records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 6EH?

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

What schools are near L20 6EH?

There are 16 schools close to L20 6EH, including Springwell Park Community Primary School (Good), St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L20 6EH?

The closest station to L20 6EH is Orrell Park, about 1,198 m away.

How deprived is the area around L20 6EH?

L20 6EH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,041 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L20 6EH (Litherland South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L20 6EH 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.