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L21 1DB

Cecil Road

Linacre

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Detailed insights for L21 1DB

Overview

Postcode L21 1DB 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
58.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Seaforth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.9%

Approximately 58.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Seaforth South is £35,321 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from L21 1DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Seaforth South near L21 1DB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L21 1DB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L21 1DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBowersdale ParkSmallWalking directions to Bowersdale Park

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
10,125 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.9(+125%)
Public order
20.3(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.27(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.56(-13%)
Drugs
14.88(+282%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
93.19%
Other White
6
1.86%
Other Asian
5
1.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.55%
Caribbean
3
0.93%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
27.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
20.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
18.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.7%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
77
52.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
13.7%
Owns outright
19
13.01%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.01%
Social rents from council
9
6.16%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Linacre

Median price£114,250
Price per sq ft£126
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£80K – £144K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Linacre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£232,500£224
Semi-Detached12£162,500£176
Terraced41£118,000£124
Flats15£70,000£118

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Linacre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Linacre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Linacre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Linacre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Linacre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 1DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 1DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 20267, Cecil Road, Liverpool, L21 1DBTerracedFreehold£95,000
25 Jul 202522, Cecil Road, Liverpool, L21 1DDTerracedFreehold£145,000
17 Apr 202647, Elm Road, Liverpool, L21 1BJTerracedFreehold£170,000
24 Oct 20257, Poplar Grove, Liverpool, L21 1BRTerracedFreehold£185,000
06 May 202534, Holly Grove, Liverpool, L21 1BNTerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the L21 1DB postcode area, located within Seaforth South, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L21 1DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableEduc8 LiverpoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryRimrose Hope CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L21 1DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L21 1DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlWellington Road, Liverpool, L21 6PDWalking directions to Lidl

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 1DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jim Conalty

Linacre - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Peter Dowd

Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyBootleE14001113
WardLinacreE05000942
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Seaforth SouthE02001462
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 034CE01007011
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L21 1DB

Is L21 1DB (Seaforth South) safe?

The area around L21 1DB 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.

What is the average house price near L21 1DB?

The median sale price around L21 1DB in Seaforth South is £114,250 (about £126 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L21 1DB?

There are 10 schools close to L21 1DB, 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.

What is the nearest station to L21 1DB?

The closest station to L21 1DB is Seaforth and Litherland, about 466 m away.

How deprived is the area around L21 1DB?

L21 1DB 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).

Who represents L21 1DB (Seaforth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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