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L21 8JF

Blisworth Street

Litherland

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Detailed insights for L21 8JF

Overview

Postcode L21 8JF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is North Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Seaforth South has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.8%

Approximately 16.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Seaforth South is £35,321 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from L21 8JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Seaforth South near L21 8JF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L21 8JF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L21 8JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNorth ParkLargeWalking directions to North Park
0.4 miPoets ParkSmallWalking directions to Poets Park

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
10,530 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.55(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.74(+43%)
Public order
12.87(+27%)
Drugs
9.01(+131%)
Other crime
5.79(+133%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
93.96%
Other Asian
6
2.01%
Other White
6
2.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.01%
Indian
2
0.67%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
29.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
17.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
15.77%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.41%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
35.2%
Owns outright
29
23.2%
Owns with a mortgage
29
23.2%
Other social rented
16
12.8%
Social rents from council
5
4%
Total households: 125

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 8JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 8JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 202530, Blisworth Street, Liverpool, L21 8JFTerracedLeasehold£74,000
14 Feb 202530, Blisworth Street, Liverpool, L21 8JFTerracedLeasehold£70,000
26 Sept 202527, Blisworth Street, Liverpool, L21 8JETerracedLeasehold£110,000
13 Nov 202561, Lander Road, Liverpool, L21 8JBTerracedFreehold£130,000
12 Aug 202553, Lander Road, Liverpool, L21 8JBTerracedFreehold£83,000

Schools

In the L21 8JF postcode area, located within Seaforth South, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L21 8JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLander Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Elizabeth's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLinacre Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L21 8JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L21 8JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHawthorne Local7 Harris Drive, Liverpool, L20 6LDWalking directions to Hawthorne Local
0.4 miTescoHawthorne Road, Liverpool, L21 8NZWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miLidlWellington Road, Liverpool, L21 6PDWalking directions to Lidl

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 8JF, 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 034EE01007017
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L21 8JF

Is L21 8JF (Seaforth South) safe?

The area around L21 8JF 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.

What is the average house price near L21 8JF?

The median sale price around L21 8JF 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 8JF?

There are 16 schools close to L21 8JF, including Lander Road Primary School (Good), St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Linacre Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L21 8JF?

The closest station to L21 8JF is Seaforth and Litherland, about 760 m away.

How deprived is the area around L21 8JF?

L21 8JF 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).

Who represents L21 8JF (Seaforth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L21 8JF 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.