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L30 3RW

Bridge Lane

St Oswald

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Overview

Postcode L30 3RW 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 very high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Marian Square Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Netherton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,149 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Netherton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14%

Approximately 14.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L30 3RW.

Flood risk

No risk

Netherton South near L30 3RW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Old Roan located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L30 3RW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Old Roan

N/A

Walking directions to Old Roan

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L30 3RW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMarian Square ParkMediumWalking directions to Marian Square Park

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
2,548.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.53(+62%)
Shoplifting
43.58(+654%)
Other theft
21.79(+230%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.18(+12%)
Public order
18.56(+83%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
97.81%
Other White
5
1.82%
Other Asian
1
0.36%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
23.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
22.32%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
39.53%
Owns with a mortgage
37
28.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.18%
Other social rented
12
9.3%
Social rents from council
6
4.65%
Total households: 129

Property prices in St Oswald

Median price£162,000
Price per sq ft£181
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £189K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Oswald over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£230,000£201
Semi-Detached28£188,000£244
Terraced36£130,000£148
Flats2£76,250£112

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Oswald

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Oswald.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Oswald.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Oswald.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Oswald.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Oswald in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L30 3RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L30 3RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 202530, Park Lane West, Bootle, L30 3TADetachedFreehold£170,000
02 May 202536, Park Lane West, Bootle, L30 3TAFlatsLeasehold£60,000
13 Feb 202613, Columban Close, Bootle, L30 3SHFlatsLeasehold£92,500
23 Jun 202541, Elton Avenue, Bootle, L30 3SGSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
23 May 202517, Elton Avenue, Bootle, L30 3SGSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the L30 3RW postcode area, located within Netherton South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L30 3RW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Oswald's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryNetherton Moss Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady of Walsingham Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L30 3RW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L30 3RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIcelandMarian Square, Bootle, L30 5QAWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miAldiPark Lane West, Sefton, L30 6UHWalking directions to Aldi

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 3RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Duerden

St Oswald - Elected 20 Jun 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Peter Dowd

Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyBootleE14001113
WardSt OswaldE05000951
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Netherton SouthE02001457
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 029DE01007088
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2011-02-01

Frequently asked questions about L30 3RW

Is L30 3RW (Netherton South) safe?

The area around L30 3RW records about 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3RW?

The median sale price around L30 3RW in Netherton South is £162,000 (about £181 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L30 3RW?

There are 12 schools close to L30 3RW, including St Oswald's Church of England Primary School (Good), Netherton Moss Primary School (Good) and Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L30 3RW?

The closest station to L30 3RW is Old Roan, about 1,560 m away.

How deprived is the area around L30 3RW?

L30 3RW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,149 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L30 3RW (Netherton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L30 3RW is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Duerden (Labour Party).

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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.