Postcode L21 8HZ 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 high crime levels, with around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below 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 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is North Park.
Seaforth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,049 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Seaforth South has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.8% 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 8HZ.
Seaforth South near L21 8HZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Seaforth and Litherland | N/A | Walking directions to Seaforth and Litherland |
| 0.7 mi | Bootle New Strand | N/A | Walking directions to Bootle New Strand |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | North Park | Large | Walking directions to North Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £271,676 | £280 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £204,995 | £238 |
| Terraced | 38 | £125,000 | £141 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 | £106 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 8HZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | 401, Litherland Road, Bootle, L20 5EG | Terraced | Leasehold | £76,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 14, Librex Close, Bootle, L20 6GG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £222,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 25, Librex Close, Bootle, L20 6GG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 6, Havelock Road, Bootle, L20 6GA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 30, Barnton Close, Bootle, L20 6GD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the L21 8HZ postcode area, located within Seaforth South, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L21 8HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hawthorne Local | 7 Harris Drive, Liverpool, L20 6LD | Walking directions to Hawthorne Local |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Hawthorne Road, Liverpool, L21 8NZ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Linacre Lane, Sefton, L20 6AH | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 8HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julia Garner
Litherland - Elected 21 Nov 2024
Peter Dowd
Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L21 8HZ records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8HZ in Seaforth South is £190,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to L21 8HZ, including St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (Good), Lander Road Primary School (Good) and Linacre Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L21 8HZ is Seaforth and Litherland, about 920 m away.
L21 8HZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,049 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 8HZ is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julia Garner (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.