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L30 1QX

Hereford Drive

Netherton and Orrell

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Overview

Postcode L30 1QX is located in a major urban area, within the Netherton and Orrell ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Netherton South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Netherton South is £38,822 per year. The nearest station is Aintree, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Abbeyfield Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
58%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Netherton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,193 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Netherton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58%

Approximately 58.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Netherton South is £38,822 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from L30 1QX.

Flood risk

No risk

Netherton South near L30 1QX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Aintree located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L30 1QX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Aintree

N/A

Walking directions to Aintree
1 mi

Old Roan

N/A

Walking directions to Old Roan

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L30 1QX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAbbeyfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Abbeyfield Park

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
2,876.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.28(+21%)
Public order
14.34(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.32(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.57(+18%)
Drugs
6.79(+74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
89.77%
Other White
12
3.96%
African
8
2.64%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.66%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
30.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.96%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
15.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
14.78%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
59
41.26%
Owns outright
25
17.48%
Social rents from council
24
16.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.59%
Owns with a mortgage
14
9.79%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Netherton and Orrell

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £226K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Netherton and Orrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £365,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Netherton and Orrell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£277,500£239
Semi-Detached73£187,000£210
Flats1£162,000£171
Terraced22£148,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Netherton and Orrell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183,995£122,475£97,500
2017£188,595£125,500£110,500
2018£195,995£125,995£97,000
2019£205,000£130,000£104,000
2020£200,500£134,950£112,250
2021£221,000£149,000£110,000
2022£240,000£167,500£130,000
2023£245,000£162,000£144,500
2024£259,500£173,000£138,000
2025£258,750£179,975£150,000
2026£270,000£183,250£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£130£119
2017£189£140£117
2018£198£138£106
2019£198£136£110
2020£190£148£125
2021£197£163£146
2022£237£176£155
2023£222£194£154
2024£250£193£157
2025£263£207£166
2026£210£208£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Netherton and Orrell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L30 1QX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L30 1QX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 2025229, Hereford Drive, Bootle, L30 1QXTerracedFreehold£140,000
16 Feb 2026174, Hereford Drive, Bootle, L30 1QZTerracedLeasehold£140,000
08 Apr 202518, Chester Avenue, Bootle, L30 1QSTerracedFreehold£125,000
09 Jan 202618, Coventry Avenue, Bootle, L30 1QUTerracedFreehold£128,000
01 Oct 202587, Chester Avenue, Bootle, L30 1QWTerracedFreehold£136,000

Schools

In the L30 1QX postcode area, located within Netherton South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L30 1QX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady of Walsingham Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryThe Salesian Academy of St John BoscoAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miPrimarySt Oswald's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L30 1QX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L30 1QX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiPark Lane West, Sefton, L30 6UHWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miSparSefton, L30 6AAWalking directions to Spar

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 L30 1QX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tom Spring

Netherton and Orrell - 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
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Netherton SouthE02001457
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 029BE01007054
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L30 1QX

Is L30 1QX (Netherton South) safe?

The area around L30 1QX records about 98 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L30 1QX?

The median sale price around L30 1QX in Netherton South is £186,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L30 1QX?

There are 10 schools close to L30 1QX, including Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School (Requires improvement), The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco and St Oswald's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L30 1QX?

The closest station to L30 1QX is Aintree, about 904 m away.

How deprived is the area around L30 1QX?

L30 1QX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,193 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L30 1QX (Netherton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L30 1QX is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Spring (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.