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L20 6HR

Pearson Drive

Netherton and Orrell

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Overview

Postcode L20 6HR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% 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 Orrell Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Devonfield Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Orrell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,624 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Orrell has a high crime rate, with approximately 94 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.6%

Approximately 19.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from L20 6HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Orrell near L20 6HR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L20 6HR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Orrell Park

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell Park
0.8 mi

Rice Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Rice Lane
0.8 mi

Walton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Walton (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L20 6HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDevonfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Devonfield Gardens
0.4 miCaptain's GreenSmallWalking directions to Captain's Green

Area Profile

Population
614
Population density
4,302.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.49(+62%)
Other theft
6.51(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.05(-33%)
Other crime
5.12(+106%)
Shoplifting
4.19(-28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
565
92.02%
Chinese
25
4.07%
Irish
7
1.14%
Indian
6
0.98%
Other Asian
3
0.49%
Total population: 614

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
23.19%
Level 3 (A level)
108
21.77%
No qualifications
104
20.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
84
16.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 496

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
121
51.49%
Owns outright
56
23.83%
Other social rented
29
12.34%
Social rents from council
17
7.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
3.4%
Total households: 235

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 6HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 6HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 202531, Orrell Lane, Bootle, L20 6HZTerracedFreehold£156,000
13 Apr 202611, Ford Close, Bootle, L20 6HSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£115,000
27 Oct 202550, Johnston Avenue, Bootle, L20 6HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,500
18 Jun 20259, Orrell Lane, Bootle, L20 6HXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£310,000
05 Jun 202566, Bailey Drive, Bootle, L20 6HASemi-DetachedFreehold£207,000

Schools

In the L20 6HR postcode area, located within Orrell, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L20 6HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySpringwell Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryKing's Leadership Academy HawthornesFree schools

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L20 6HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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 6HR, 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 035BE01007049
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L20 6HR

Is L20 6HR (Orrell) safe?

The area around L20 6HR records about 94 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 6HR?

The median sale price around L20 6HR 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 6HR?

There are 14 schools close to L20 6HR, 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 6HR?

The closest station to L20 6HR is Orrell Park, about 849 m away.

How deprived is the area around L20 6HR?

L20 6HR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,624 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L20 6HR 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.