Postcode L30 2QU is located in a major urban area, within the St Oswald 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 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% 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 Old Roan, about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Marian Square Park.
Netherton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,744 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Netherton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.5% 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.
The average income per household in Netherton South is £38,822 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L30 2QU.
Netherton South near L30 2QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Old Roan located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Marian Square Park | Medium | Walking directions to Marian Square Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (about £181 per square foot) in St Oswald area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,204 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £230,000 | £201 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £188,000 | £244 |
| Terraced | 36 | £130,000 | £148 |
| Flats | 2 | £76,250 | £112 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £146,000 | £75,000 | £125,000 | £74,725 |
| 2017 | £325,000 | £57,000 | £97,000 | £80,000 |
| 2018 | £232,000 | £60,750 | £128,498 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £62,500 | £120,000 | £81,000 |
| 2020 | £215,000 | £70,000 | £123,500 | £84,000 |
| 2021 | £212,500 | £70,000 | £145,000 | £100,000 |
| 2022 | £272,500 | £62,500 | £175,000 | £121,500 |
| 2023 | £258,000 | £56,000 | £160,000 | £125,000 |
| 2024 | £260,000 | £75,000 | £166,500 | £130,000 |
| 2025 | £200,000 | £69,000 | £180,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | £268,000 | £76,250 | £197,500 | £149,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £115 | £118 | £171 | £81 |
| 2017 | £160 | £79 | £129 | £81 |
| 2018 | £174 | £86 | £163 | £83 |
| 2019 | £139 | £103 | £133 | £87 |
| 2020 | £205 | £108 | £152 | £89 |
| 2021 | £184 | £100 | £177 | £103 |
| 2022 | £220 | £107 | £204 | £131 |
| 2023 | £210 | £91 | £205 | £134 |
| 2024 | £244 | £149 | £212 | £145 |
| 2025 | £192 | £127 | £228 | £142 |
| 2026 | £246 | £112 | £219 | £155 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L30 2QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 98, Swifts Lane, Bootle, L30 2RF | Terraced | Leasehold | £112,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 58, St Bernards Drive, Bootle, L30 2QX | Other | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 4, St Bernards Drive, Bootle, L30 2QX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £138,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 5, St Bernards Close, Bootle, L30 2RR | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 22, St Christophers Avenue, Bootle, L30 2QY | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 |
In the L30 2QU postcode area, located within Netherton South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L30 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Randall Drive, Sefton, L30 2PB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Marian Square, Bootle, L30 5QA | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 L30 2QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Duerden
St Oswald - Elected 20 Jun 2024
Peter Dowd
Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L30 2QU records about 84 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.
The median sale price around L30 2QU in Netherton South is £162,000 (about £181 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to L30 2QU, including Holy Spirit Catholic Academy, Netherton Moss Primary School (Good) and IMPACT (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
L30 2QU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,744 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 L30 2QU is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Duerden (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.