Postcode L21 4LY 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 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Poets 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 92.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L21 4LY.
Seaforth South near L21 4LY 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 |
| 0.8 mi | Bootle New Strand | N/A | Walking directions to Bootle New Strand |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Poets Park | Small | Walking directions to Poets Park |
| 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 4LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | 35, Muspratt Road, Liverpool, L21 4NN | Terraced | Freehold | £92,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 8, Muspratt Road, Liverpool, L21 4NN | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Flat 18, Peel House, Lime Grove, Liverpool, L21 3TZ | Flats | Leasehold | £79,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 9, Cookson Road, Liverpool, L21 4NT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 149, Seaforth Road, Liverpool, L21 4LB | Terraced | Freehold | £84,500 |
In the L21 4LY postcode area, located within Seaforth South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L21 4LY
| 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 4LY, 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 4LY 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 4LY in Seaforth South is £114,250 (about £126 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to L21 4LY, including Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (Good), Educ8 Liverpool (Requires improvement) and Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L21 4LY is Seaforth and Litherland, about 408 m away.
L21 4LY 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 4LY 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.