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L20 6NW

Mary Road

Litherland

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Detailed insights for L20 6NW

Overview

Postcode L20 6NW is located in a major urban area, within the Litherland 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 Bootle New Strand, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

0.4%

Approximately 0.4% 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 244 ft away from L20 6NW.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bootle New Strand located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L20 6NW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bootle New Strand

N/A

Walking directions to Bootle New Strand
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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
539
Population density
8,626.2 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
487
90.35%
Chinese
19
3.53%
Other White
14
2.6%
Other Asian
4
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.74%
Total population: 539

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
37.35%
Level 3 (A level)
87
20.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
74
17.83%
No qualifications
48
11.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
6.75%
Total 16+ residents: 415

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
169
73.8%
Owns outright
40
17.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
6.55%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.31%
Social rents from council
1
0.44%
Total households: 229

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 6NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 6NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 20254, Mary Road, Bootle, L20 6NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
22 Sept 202529, Mary Road, Bootle, L20 6NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£234,950
20 Aug 202514, Mary Road, Bootle, L20 6NWDetachedFreehold£252,500
07 May 202525, Mary Road, Bootle, L20 6NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,000
16 Feb 202623, Menai Road, Bootle, L20 6AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L20 6NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryKing's Leadership Academy HawthornesFree schools

Good

0.1 miNurseryGreenacre Community Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySpringwell Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L20 6NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHawthorne Local7 Harris Drive, Liverpool, L20 6LDWalking directions to Hawthorne Local
0.2 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 6NW, 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)Litherland SouthE02001461
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 033FE01033095
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2018-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L20 6NW

Is L20 6NW (Litherland South) safe?

The area around L20 6NW 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 6NW?

The median sale price around L20 6NW in Litherland 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 6NW?

There are 17 schools close to L20 6NW, including King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes (Good), Greenacre Community Nursery School (Good) and Springwell Park Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L20 6NW?

The closest station to L20 6NW is Bootle New Strand, about 1,298 m away.

How deprived is the area around L20 6NW?

L20 6NW 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 6NW (Litherland South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L20 6NW 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.