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L20 6GF

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Litherland

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Overview

Postcode L20 6GF is located in a major urban area, within the Litherland ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Seaforth South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below 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 Seaforth and Litherland, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Seaforth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,049 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Seaforth South has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.8%

Approximately 32.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Seaforth South is £35,321 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from L20 6GF.

Flood risk

No risk

Seaforth South near L20 6GF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L20 6GF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Seaforth and Litherland

N/A

Walking directions to Seaforth and Litherland
0.8 mi

Bootle New Strand

N/A

Walking directions to Bootle New Strand

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
549
Population density
5,812.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.55(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.74(+43%)
Public order
12.87(+27%)
Drugs
9.01(+131%)
Other crime
5.79(+133%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
522
94.74%
Other Asian
8
1.45%
Caribbean
4
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.73%
Bangladeshi
3
0.54%
Total population: 551

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
119
27.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
85
19.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
75
17.12%
Level 3 (A level)
70
15.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 438

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
75
30.74%
Owns with a mortgage
70
28.69%
Owns outright
49
20.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
10.66%
Shared ownership
15
6.15%
Total households: 244

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 6GF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 6GF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026211, Hawthorne Road, Bootle, L20 6JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
31 Mar 202513, Margaret Avenue, Bootle, L20 6LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
24 Oct 202514, Librex Close, Bootle, L20 6GGSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,000
28 Mar 202525, Librex Close, Bootle, L20 6GGSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
04 Dec 20256, Havelock Road, Bootle, L20 6GASemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L20 6GF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Elizabeth's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLander Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryGreenacre Community Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L20 6GF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHawthorne Local7 Harris Drive, Liverpool, L20 6LDWalking directions to Hawthorne Local
0.4 miTescoHawthorne Road, Liverpool, L21 8NZWalking directions to Tesco

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 6GF, 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)Seaforth SouthE02001462
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 034EE01007017
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2008-09-01

Frequently asked questions about L20 6GF

Is L20 6GF (Seaforth South) safe?

The area around L20 6GF records about 95 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near L20 6GF?

The median sale price around L20 6GF in Seaforth South is £190,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L20 6GF?

There are 17 schools close to L20 6GF, including St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (Good), Lander Road Primary School (Good) and Greenacre Community Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L20 6GF?

The closest station to L20 6GF is Seaforth and Litherland, about 906 m away.

How deprived is the area around L20 6GF?

L20 6GF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,049 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L20 6GF (Seaforth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L20 6GF 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.