Postcode L20 9DX 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 Walton (Merseyside), about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Derby Park.
Orrell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,470 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Orrell has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.7% 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.
The average income per household in Orrell is £39,091 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L20 9DX.
Orrell near L20 9DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walton (Merseyside) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Walton (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Walton (Merseyside) |
| 0.7 mi | Bootle New Strand | N/A | Walking directions to Bootle New Strand |
| 0.7 mi | Rice Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Rice Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Derby Park | Large | Walking directions to Derby Park |
| 0.5 mi | Devonfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Devonfield Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £277,500 | £239 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £187,000 | £210 |
| Flats | 1 | £162,000 | £171 |
| Terraced | 22 | £148,000 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 9DX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 171, Fernhill Road, Bootle, L20 9DU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £143,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 9, Lawton Avenue, Bootle, L20 0BH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £183,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 3, Lawton Avenue, Bootle, L20 0BH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 15, Burnie Avenue, Bootle, L20 0BN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 68, Burnie Avenue, Bootle, L20 0BW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £128,460 |
In the L20 9DX postcode area, located within Orrell, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L20 9DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Linacre Lane, Sefton, L20 6AH | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Sefton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L20 9DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tom Spring
Netherton and Orrell - Elected 2 May 2024
Peter Dowd
Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L20 9DX 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around L20 9DX in Orrell is £186,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to L20 9DX, including St Monica's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Greenacre Community Nursery School (Good) and King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L20 9DX is Walton (Merseyside), about 953 m away.
L20 9DX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,470 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L20 9DX is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Spring (Labour Party).
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.