Postcode L20 9HZ 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 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 Walton (Merseyside), about 0.5 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.
Bootle East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,759 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Bootle East has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.6% 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.
The average income per household in Bootle East is £38,551 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from L20 9HZ.
Bootle East near L20 9HZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Derby Park | Large | Walking directions to Derby Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £170,000 | £176 |
| Terraced | 48 | £129,250 | £132 |
| Flats | 10 | £61,750 | £124 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L20 9HZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | 36, Partington Avenue, Bootle, L20 9HZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £112,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 34, Fernhill Road, Bootle, L20 9HH | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 129, Fernhill Road, Bootle, L20 9HF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 32, Summers Avenue, Bootle, L20 9JB | Terraced | Freehold | £132,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 74, Aintree Road, Bootle, L20 9DR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the L20 9HZ postcode area, located within Bootle East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L20 9HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | A&P News | Sefton, L20 3AU | Walking directions to A&P News |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Linacre Lane, Sefton, L20 6AH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 290 Marsh Lane, Liverpool, L20 5BQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 9HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Maria Porter
Derby - Elected 2 May 2024
Peter Dowd
Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L20 9HZ records about 67 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.
The median sale price around L20 9HZ in Bootle East is £132,246 (about £138 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to L20 9HZ, 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.
The closest station to L20 9HZ is Walton (Merseyside), about 866 m away.
L20 9HZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,759 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 9HZ is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maria Porter (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.