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L21 5HB

Church Road

Litherland

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Overview

Postcode L21 5HB is located in a major urban area, within the Litherland ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Litherland South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Litherland South is £47,403 per year. The nearest station is Seaforth and Litherland, about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Springfield Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Litherland South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Litherland South has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Litherland South is £47,403 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from L21 5HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Litherland South near L21 5HB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L21 5HB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Seaforth and Litherland

N/A

Walking directions to Seaforth and Litherland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L21 5HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSpringfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Springfield Park
0.3 miCaptain's GreenSmallWalking directions to Captain's Green

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
6,776.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.9(-57%)
Public order
10.6(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.95(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.95(-12%)
Drugs
5.3(+36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
99.35%
Other Black
1
0.32%
Irish
1
0.32%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
25.97%
Level 3 (A level)
61
23.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.12%
No qualifications
38
14.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.08%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
52.76%
Owns with a mortgage
50
39.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.94%
Other social rented
3
2.36%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

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 5HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 5HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 2026132, Church Road, Liverpool, L21 5HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
19 Sept 2025154, Church Road, Liverpool, L21 5HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£194,000
31 Mar 2025124, Church Road, Liverpool, L21 5HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,000
22 Aug 2025205, Church Road, Liverpool, L21 7LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£194,000
25 Jul 20256, Ecclesall Avenue, Liverpool, L21 5HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the L21 5HB postcode area, located within Litherland South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L21 5HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L21 5HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L21 5HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 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 5HB, 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)Litherland SouthE02001461
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 033BE01007014
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L21 5HB

Is L21 5HB (Litherland South) safe?

The area around L21 5HB records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L21 5HB?

The median sale price around L21 5HB in Litherland 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 5HB?

There are 20 schools close to L21 5HB, including St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School (Good), St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L21 5HB?

The closest station to L21 5HB is Seaforth and Litherland, about 1,400 m away.

How deprived is the area around L21 5HB?

L21 5HB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,251 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L21 5HB (Litherland South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L21 5HB 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.