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L20 9HA

Fernhill Gardens

Derby

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Detailed insights for L20 9HA

Overview

Postcode L20 9HA is located in a major urban area, within the Derby ward 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 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bootle East is £38,551 per year. The nearest station is Kirkdale, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Derby Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
63.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Bootle East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,962 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bootle East has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63.1%

Approximately 63.1% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 173 ft away from L20 9HA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bootle East near L20 9HA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirkdale located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L20 9HA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Kirkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkdale
0.7 mi

Walton (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Walton (Merseyside)
0.8 mi

Bootle Oriel Road

N/A

Walking directions to Bootle Oriel Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L20 9HA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miDerby ParkLargeWalking directions to Derby Park
0.4 miSouth ParkLargeWalking directions to South Park
0.2 miBreeze Hill (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to Breeze Hill (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
210
Population density
11,297.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.5(+33%)
Drugs
13.63(+249%)
Public order
9.33(-8%)
Other theft
6.46(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.3(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
93.78%
Irish
6
2.87%
Other White
4
1.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.48%
Total population: 209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
34.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
21.74%
Level 3 (A level)
23
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
10.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
68
52.31%
Owns outright
19
14.62%
Owns with a mortgage
19
14.62%
Social rents from council
14
10.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.92%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Derby

Median price£132,246
Price per sq ft£138
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£106K – £154K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £132,246 (about £138 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
Semi-Detached24£170,000£176
Terraced48£129,250£132
Flats10£61,750£124

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£187,500£120,000
2026£42,000£155,000£124,250
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£176£119
2026£181£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 9HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 9HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 202523A, Fernhill Road, Bootle, L20 9HBFlatsLeasehold£225,000
29 Jul 202520, Oxford House, Fernhill Road, Bootle, L20 9JSFlatsLeasehold£78,000
19 Jan 202614, Fernhill Close, Bootle, L20 9JRTerracedFreehold£150,000
09 Dec 202518, Fernhill Close, Bootle, L20 9JRTerracedFreehold£170,000
06 Aug 202519, Fernhill Close, Bootle, L20 9JRTerracedFreehold£91,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L20 9HA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBedford Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryHillside High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNurseryCambridge Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L20 9HA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L20 9HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miA&P NewsSefton, L20 3AUWalking directions to A&P News
0.4 migo local extra54-58 Hawthorne Road, Liverpool, L20 9JXWalking directions to go local extra

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 9HA, 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 038CE01006962
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L20 9HA

Is L20 9HA (Bootle East) safe?

The area around L20 9HA records about 90 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, drugs and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L20 9HA?

The median sale price around L20 9HA in Bootle East is £132,246 (about £138 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L20 9HA?

There are 20 schools close to L20 9HA, including Bedford Primary School, Hillside High School (Good) and Cambridge Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L20 9HA?

The closest station to L20 9HA is Kirkdale, about 875 m away.

How deprived is the area around L20 9HA?

L20 9HA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,962 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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