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L21 0EY

Oatfield Lane

Ford

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Overview

Postcode L21 0EY is located in a major urban area, within the Ford ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Ford area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ford is £34,780 per year. The nearest station is Seaforth and Litherland, about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rimrose Valley Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
53.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Ford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 697 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Ford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.8%

Approximately 53.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Ford is £34,780 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L21 0EY.

Flood risk

No risk

Ford near L21 0EY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Seaforth and Litherland located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L21 0EY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRimrose Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Rimrose Valley Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
7,882 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.52(+119%)
Drugs
14.75(+278%)
Public order
14.75(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.42(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.32(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
89.08%
Other White
14
4.78%
Caribbean
6
2.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.37%
Other Asian
2
0.68%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
31.47%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
16.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
16.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.66%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
32.31%
Social rents from council
28
21.54%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20%
Owns outright
19
14.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.46%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Ford

Median price£167,000
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £193K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Ford area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£226,500£266
Semi-Detached47£190,000£208
Terraced46£160,000£183
Flats9£125,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£78,000£119,975£90,000
2017£340,000£89,000£135,000£107,000
2018£205,000£89,000£138,000£100,500
2019£172,500£92,500£128,000£108,000
2020£208,000£45,000£142,000£115,000
2021£246,500£92,750£163,500£135,000
2022£266,000£115,500£165,000£135,500
2023£432,500£120,000£164,000£145,000
2024£250,000£118,000£165,000£149,762
2025£279,000£116,500£184,750£160,000
2026£260,000£123,000£201,000£152,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£118£100
2017£182£102£150£126
2018£195£149£146£112
2019£146£159£144£109
2020£154£91£147£125
2021£184£141£176£158
2022£243£168£180£159
2023£209£171£170£174
2024£199£213£185£180
2025£248£174£196£192
2026£246£224£215£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 0EY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 0EY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202536, Ford Lane, Liverpool, L21 0HRTerracedFreehold£90,000
03 Mar 202634, Oatfield Lane, Liverpool, L21 0EZTerracedFreehold£130,000
10 Dec 202565A, Oatfield Lane, Liverpool, L21 0EZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£70,000
05 Sept 202572, Four Acre Drive, Liverpool, L21 0ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
24 Apr 202574A, Four Acre Drive, Liverpool, L21 0ETFlatsLeasehold£69,000

Schools

In the L21 0EY postcode area, located within Ford, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L21 0EY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOur Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHatton Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableIMPACTPupil referral unit

Serious Weaknesses

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L21 0EY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L21 0EY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa LocalRandall Drive, Sefton, L30 2PBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miTesco Express108 Sefton Road, Liverpool, L21 9HQWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 L21 0EY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paulette Lappin

Ford - 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
WardFordE05000939
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FordE02001452
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 024BE01006980
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L21 0EY

Is L21 0EY (Ford) safe?

The area around L21 0EY records about 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L21 0EY?

The median sale price around L21 0EY in Ford is £167,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L21 0EY?

There are 18 schools close to L21 0EY, including Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School (Good), Hatton Hill Primary School (Good) and IMPACT (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around L21 0EY?

L21 0EY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 697 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L21 0EY (Ford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L21 0EY is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paulette Lappin (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.