Postcode L30 2RP 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 North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Netherton North is £37,317 per year. The nearest station is Old Roan, about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Marian Square Park.
Netherton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 936 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Netherton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Netherton North is £37,317 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L30 2RP.
Netherton North near L30 2RP 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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L30 2RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr 2025 | 29, Swifts Lane, Bootle, L30 2RB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 32, Swifts Lane, Bootle, L30 2RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 90, Swifts Lane, Bootle, L30 2RE | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 22, St Christophers Avenue, Bootle, L30 2QY | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 3, St Augustines Way, Bootle, L30 2RL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £110,000 |
In the L30 2RP postcode area, located within Netherton North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L30 2RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2RP, 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 2RP records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 L30 2RP in Netherton North is £162,000 (about £181 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to L30 2RP, including Waterside Academy, IMPACT (Serious Weaknesses) and Netherton Moss Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
L30 2RP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 936 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 2RP 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.