Postcode L21 1BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Linacre ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Seaforth South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Seaforth South is £35,321 per year. The nearest station is Seaforth and Litherland, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bowersdale Park.
Seaforth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 296 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Seaforth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Seaforth South is £35,321 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from L21 1BJ.
Seaforth South near L21 1BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Seaforth and Litherland located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Seaforth and Litherland | N/A | Walking directions to Seaforth and Litherland |
| 0.9 mi | Waterloo (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Waterloo (Merseyside) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bowersdale Park | Small | Walking directions to Bowersdale Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £114,250 (about £126 per square foot) in Linacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,500 up to £335,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £232,500 | £224 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £162,500 | £176 |
| Terraced | 41 | £118,000 | £124 |
| Flats | 15 | £70,000 | £118 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £136,995 | £55,500 | £127,995 | £45,000 |
| 2017 | £134,995 | £79,500 | £104,995 | £50,000 |
| 2018 | — | £56,950 | £95,550 | £57,500 |
| 2019 | £139,000 | £51,250 | £116,000 | £60,000 |
| 2020 | £142,500 | £50,500 | £91,000 | £67,500 |
| 2021 | £162,000 | £45,000 | £120,000 | £78,000 |
| 2022 | £166,000 | £50,000 | £134,500 | £90,000 |
| 2023 | £197,500 | £65,750 | £147,500 | £90,000 |
| 2024 | £151,000 | £76,500 | £145,000 | £101,000 |
| 2025 | £202,500 | £68,500 | £150,000 | £105,000 |
| 2026 | £232,500 | £71,500 | £168,500 | £116,300 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173 | £112 | £152 | £54 |
| 2017 | £174 | £124 | £155 | £54 |
| 2018 | — | £114 | £132 | £62 |
| 2019 | £171 | £97 | £125 | £74 |
| 2020 | £163 | £98 | £116 | £77 |
| 2021 | £135 | £82 | £163 | £90 |
| 2022 | £184 | £92 | £179 | £103 |
| 2023 | £237 | £103 | £165 | £99 |
| 2024 | — | £110 | £182 | £102 |
| 2025 | £206 | £119 | £186 | £123 |
| 2026 | £224 | £118 | £205 | £127 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 1BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 47, Elm Road, Liverpool, L21 1BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 34, Holly Grove, Liverpool, L21 1BN | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 7, Cecil Road, Liverpool, L21 1DB | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 7, Poplar Grove, Liverpool, L21 1BR | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 22, Beech Grove, Liverpool, L21 1BP | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the L21 1BJ postcode area, located within Seaforth South, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L21 1BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Wellington Road, Liverpool, L21 6PD | 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 L21 1BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jim Conalty
Linacre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
Peter Dowd
Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L21 1BJ records about 160 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 public order.
The median sale price around L21 1BJ in Seaforth South is £114,250 (about £126 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to L21 1BJ, including Educ8 Liverpool (Requires improvement), Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L21 1BJ is Seaforth and Litherland, about 472 m away.
L21 1BJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 296 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 L21 1BJ is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jim Conalty (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.