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L21 8NG

Orrell Road

Litherland

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Overview

Postcode L21 8NG 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 0.6 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Litherland South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Litherland South has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from L21 8NG.

Flood risk

No risk

Litherland South near L21 8NG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L21 8NG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Seaforth and Litherland

N/A

Walking directions to Seaforth and Litherland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L21 8NG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHatton Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Hatton Hill Park
0.2 miSpringfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Springfield Park
0.5 miCaptain's GreenSmallWalking directions to Captain's Green

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
4,444.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.81(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.29(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.67(-37%)
Vehicle crime
5.26(-12%)
Drugs
4.45(+14%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
334
97.09%
Irish
8
2.33%
Other White
2
0.58%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
23.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
19.53%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.18%
No qualifications
53
17.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
13.13%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
51.05%
Owns with a mortgage
55
38.46%
Other social rented
6
4.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.8%
Social rents from council
3
2.1%
Total households: 143

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 8NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L21 8NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 202521, Orrell Road, Liverpool, L21 8NGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£205,000
13 Oct 202537, St Philips Avenue, Liverpool, L21 8PASemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
22 Aug 20258, Spooner Avenue, Liverpool, L21 8NESemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
24 Sept 202567, St Wilfrids Drive, Liverpool, L21 8QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£198,846
28 Jul 202554, St Wilfrids Drive, Liverpool, L21 8QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£198,846

Schools

In the L21 8NG postcode area, located within Litherland South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L21 8NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L21 8NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoHawthorne Road, Liverpool, L21 8NZWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miHawthorne Local7 Harris Drive, Liverpool, L20 6LDWalking directions to Hawthorne Local
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 8NG, 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 033FE01033095
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L21 8NG

Is L21 8NG (Litherland South) safe?

The area around L21 8NG records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8NG?

The median sale price around L21 8NG 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 8NG?

There are 18 schools close to L21 8NG, 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 8NG?

The closest station to L21 8NG is Seaforth and Litherland, about 969 m away.

How deprived is the area around L21 8NG?

L21 8NG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,328 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L21 8NG (Litherland South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L21 8NG 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.