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L20 9BS

Somerset Road

Derby

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Overview

Postcode L20 9BS is located in a major urban area, within the Derby area of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Bootle East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bootle East is £38,551 per year. The median sale price in Derby is £132,500 (around £139 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £90,000 and £157,000. The nearest station is Bootle New Strand, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Derby Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bootle East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,527 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bootle East has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bootle East is £38,551 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L20 9BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Bootle East near L20 9BS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L20 9BS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bootle New Strand

N/A

Walking directions to Bootle New Strand
0.6 mi

Walton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Walton (Merseyside)
0.8 mi

Rice Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Rice Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L20 9BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miDerby ParkLargeWalking directions to Derby Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
14,899 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.83(-17%)
Drugs
13.3(+241%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.46(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.05(-33%)
Public order
6.05(-40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
94.54%
Other White
6
2.05%
Other Asian
3
1.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.68%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.68%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
47
20.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
20.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
20.18%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.28%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
36.89%
Owns with a mortgage
38
31.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
22.13%
Other social rented
6
4.92%
Social rents from council
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Derby

Median price: £132,500
Price per sq ft: £139
Sales (last 12 months): 93
Typical range (middle 50%): £90K – £157K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £132,500 (about £139 per square foot) in Derby area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,300 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Derby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£210,000£128
Semi-Detached27£160,000£178
Terraced52£130,000£133
Flats12£61,750£118

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Derby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derby.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£39,995£157,500£65,750
2017£68,000£110,000£66,000
2018£65,000£139,250£74,000
2019£85,000£131,000£78,000
2020£85,000£148,500£78,000
2021£48,750£200,000£97,500
2022£75,500£190,500£101,500
2023£75,000£165,000£115,000
2024£63,000£154,000£110,500
2025£62,500£185,000£120,000
2026£42,000£152,500£129,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derby.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£46£97£69
2017£127£122£65
2018£100£113£75
2019£116£116£78
2020£101£122£74
2021£124£132£105
2022£104£184£104
2023£117£162£114
2024£97£160£109
2025£120£174£119
2026£88£170£134
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Derby in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 9BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 9BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Oct 202532, Somerset Road, Bootle, L20 9BTTerracedLeasehold£87,505
06 May 202618, Leicester Road, Bootle, L20 9BRTerracedLeasehold£120,000
07 Apr 202516, Leicester Road, Bootle, L20 9BRTerracedFreehold£137,000
11 Jul 202526, Warwick Road, Bootle, L20 9BZTerracedLeasehold£125,000
02 Sept 202534, Middlesex Road, Bootle, L20 9BWTerracedLeasehold£75,000

Schools

In the L20 9BS postcode area, located within Bootle East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L20 9BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Monica's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miNurseryGreenacre Community Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L20 9BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L20 9BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miA&P NewsSefton, L20 3AUWalking directions to A&P News
0.4 miLidl290 Marsh Lane, Liverpool, L20 5BQWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miOne StopLinacre Lane, Sefton, L20 6AHWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miStrand Store278 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3ERWalking directions to Strand Store
0.5 miBootle Market262 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3ERWalking directions to Bootle Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sefton district.

Band A£1,722
Band B£2,009
Band C£2,296
Band D£2,583
Band E£3,157
Band F£3,731
Band G£4,305
Band H£5,166

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 9BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Maria Porter

Derby - 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
WardDerbyE05000937
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bootle EastE02001466
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 038FE01006966
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L20 9BS

Is L20 9BS (Bootle East) safe?

The area around L20 9BS records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, drugs and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L20 9BS?

The median sale price around L20 9BS in Derby is £132,500 (about £139 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L20 9BS?

There are 20 schools close to L20 9BS, including St Monica's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School (Good) and Greenacre Community Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L20 9BS?

The closest station to L20 9BS is Bootle New Strand, about 947 m away.

How deprived is the area around L20 9BS?

L20 9BS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,527 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L20 9BS (Bootle East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L20 9BS is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maria Porter (Labour Party).