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L21 2PA

Bridge Road

Litherland

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Detailed insights for L21 2PA

Overview

Postcode L21 2PA is located in a major urban area, within the Litherland 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 160.4 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 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hatton Hill Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38%
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 1,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Seaforth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38%

Approximately 38.0% 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 22 ft away from L21 2PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Seaforth South near L21 2PA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L21 2PA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Seaforth and Litherland

N/A

Walking directions to Seaforth and Litherland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L21 2PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHatton Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Hatton Hill Park
0.3 miBowersdale ParkSmallWalking directions to Bowersdale Park

Area Profile

Population
478
Population density
7,595.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.46(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.63(+65%)
Shoplifting
26.83(+364%)
Drugs
19.56(+402%)
Public order
19.01(+88%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
442
92.08%
Other White
14
2.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.25%
African
5
1.04%
Pakistani
4
0.83%
Total population: 480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
26.28%
Level 3 (A level)
73
22.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
18.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
15.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
64
35.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
29.05%
Owns with a mortgage
39
21.79%
Owns outright
18
10.06%
Social rents from council
4
2.23%
Total households: 179

Property prices in Litherland

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £222K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Litherland area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £350,166.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Litherland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£271,676£280
Semi-Detached56£204,995£238
Terraced38£125,000£141
Flats5£75,000£106

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Litherland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Litherland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145,500£49,950£128,750£52,000
2017£186,500£53,000£135,000£65,000
2018£179,995£56,000£140,995£70,500
2019£187,995£72,750£147,995£78,000
2020£191,995£46,000£154,995£83,250
2021£192,500£51,750£158,995£84,975
2022£255,498£69,250£180,000£105,000
2023£268,995£67,000£178,748£110,000
2024£267,595£77,250£185,000£113,750
2025£270,838£78,750£204,995£125,000
2026£290,000£215,000£122,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Litherland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Litherland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£81£138£60
2017£181£80£147£73
2018£174£73£163£77
2019£186£100£161£85
2020£192£70£177£89
2021£195£73£179£94
2022£258£148£201£124
2023£268£83£203£122
2024£272£188£208£127
2025£276£116£233£141
2026£234£223£122
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Litherland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 2PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 2PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 20254, Sefton Avenue, Liverpool, L21 6NHTerracedLeasehold£143,000
16 May 202530, Sefton Avenue, Liverpool, L21 6NHTerracedFreehold£105,000
09 Feb 202622, Penrhyn Avenue, Liverpool, L21 6NDTerracedLeasehold£164,000
06 Feb 202621, Penrhyn Avenue, Liverpool, L21 6NDTerracedLeasehold£130,000
07 Jul 202533, Penrhyn Avenue, Liverpool, L21 6NDTerracedLeasehold£138,510

Schools

In the L21 2PA postcode area, located within Seaforth South, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L21 2PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRimrose Hope CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableEduc8 LiverpoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L21 2PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L21 2PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlWellington Road, Liverpool, L21 6PDWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miTescoHawthorne Road, Liverpool, L21 8NZWalking directions to Tesco

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 2PA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julia Garner

Litherland - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Peter Dowd

Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyBootleE14001113
WardLitherlandE05000943
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Seaforth SouthE02001462
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 034DE01007016
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L21 2PA

Is L21 2PA (Seaforth South) safe?

The area around L21 2PA 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 2PA?

The median sale price around L21 2PA in Seaforth South is £190,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L21 2PA?

There are 16 schools close to L21 2PA, including Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (Good), Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Educ8 Liverpool (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L21 2PA?

The closest station to L21 2PA is Seaforth and Litherland, about 267 m away.

How deprived is the area around L21 2PA?

L21 2PA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,956 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L21 2PA (Seaforth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L21 2PA is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julia Garner (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.