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L20 6NU

Orrell Hey

Netherton and Orrell

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Detailed insights for L20 6NU

Overview

Postcode L20 6NU 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 Seaforth and Litherland, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Springfield Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Litherland South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Litherland South has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Litherland South near L20 6NU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L20 6NU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Seaforth and Litherland

N/A

Walking directions to Seaforth and Litherland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L20 6NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSpringfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Springfield Park
0.3 miCaptain's GreenSmallWalking directions to Captain's Green

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
3,132.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.81(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.29(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.67(-37%)
Vehicle crime
5.26(-12%)
Drugs
4.45(+14%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
98.91%
Indian
1
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.36%
Irish
1
0.36%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
26.25%
Level 3 (A level)
48
20%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
19.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
47.54%
Owns with a mortgage
43
35.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.75%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.64%
Other social rented
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

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 6NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 6NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202675, Harris Drive, Bootle, L20 6LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
30 Sept 202575, Harris Drive, Bootle, L20 6LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
07 Mar 202591, Harris Drive, Bootle, L20 6LFOtherFreehold£235,000
11 Feb 202557, Orrell Road, Bootle, L20 6DXOtherFreehold£40,000
09 May 202556, Springwell Road, Bootle, L20 6LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the L20 6NU postcode area, located within Litherland South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L20 6NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySpringwell Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryKing's Leadership Academy HawthornesFree schools

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L20 6NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miHawthorne Local7 Harris Drive, Liverpool, L20 6LDWalking directions to Hawthorne Local
0.5 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 6NU, 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 033FE01033095
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L20 6NU

Is L20 6NU (Litherland South) safe?

The area around L20 6NU records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6NU?

The median sale price around L20 6NU 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 6NU?

There are 19 schools close to L20 6NU, including St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Springwell Park Community Primary School (Good) and King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L20 6NU?

The closest station to L20 6NU is Seaforth and Litherland, about 1,262 m away.

How deprived is the area around L20 6NU?

L20 6NU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,328 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L20 6NU 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.