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L21 7QL

Mead Avenue

Ford

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Detailed insights for L21 7QL

Overview

Postcode L21 7QL is located in a major urban area, within the Ford ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Litherland South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hatton Hill Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Litherland South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,307 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Litherland South has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% 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 315 ft away from L21 7QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Litherland South near L21 7QL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L21 7QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Seaforth and Litherland

N/A

Walking directions to Seaforth and Litherland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L21 7QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHatton Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Hatton Hill Park
0 miSpringfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Springfield Park
0.5 miCaptain's GreenSmallWalking directions to Captain's Green

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
8,060.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.75(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.54(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.1(-44%)
Public order
8.66(-15%)
Drugs
4.33(+11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
97.63%
Other White
6
2.03%
Irish
1
0.34%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
25.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
20.08%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.3%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
48.41%
Owns with a mortgage
41
32.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.29%
Other social rented
4
3.17%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Ford

Median price£167,000
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £193K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Ford area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£226,500£266
Semi-Detached47£190,000£208
Terraced46£160,000£183
Flats9£125,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£78,000£119,975£90,000
2017£340,000£89,000£135,000£107,000
2018£205,000£89,000£138,000£100,500
2019£172,500£92,500£128,000£108,000
2020£208,000£45,000£142,000£115,000
2021£246,500£92,750£163,500£135,000
2022£266,000£115,500£165,000£135,500
2023£432,500£120,000£164,000£145,000
2024£250,000£118,000£165,000£149,762
2025£279,000£116,500£184,750£160,000
2026£260,000£123,000£201,000£152,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£118£100
2017£182£102£150£126
2018£195£149£146£112
2019£146£159£144£109
2020£154£91£147£125
2021£184£141£176£158
2022£243£168£180£159
2023£209£171£170£174
2024£199£213£185£180
2025£248£174£196£192
2026£246£224£215£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 7QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 7QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202614, Mead Avenue, Liverpool, L21 7QLTerracedFreehold£162,500
26 Sept 202513, Springfield Avenue, Liverpool, L21 7PYTerracedFreehold£160,000
31 Jul 20257, Springfield Avenue, Liverpool, L21 7PYTerracedFreehold£160,000
13 Nov 202518, Springfield Avenue, Liverpool, L21 7PZTerracedFreehold£160,000
17 Apr 20254, Springfield Avenue, Liverpool, L21 7PZTerracedFreehold£130,500

Schools

In the L21 7QL postcode area, located within Litherland South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L21 7QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L21 7QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L21 7QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express108 Sefton Road, Liverpool, L21 9HQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 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 7QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paulette Lappin

Ford - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Peter Dowd

Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyBootleE14001113
WardFordE05000939
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Litherland SouthE02001461
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 033AE01006976
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L21 7QL

Is L21 7QL (Litherland South) safe?

The area around L21 7QL records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7QL?

The median sale price around L21 7QL in Litherland South is £167,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L21 7QL?

There are 20 schools close to L21 7QL, including St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School (Good), English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L21 7QL?

The closest station to L21 7QL is Seaforth and Litherland, about 1,160 m away.

How deprived is the area around L21 7QL?

L21 7QL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,307 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L21 7QL (Litherland South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L21 7QL is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paulette Lappin (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.