Postcode L30 5QS 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 high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Marian Square Park.
Netherton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,609 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Netherton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 96 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.0% 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 5QS.
Netherton North near L30 5QS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Old Roan | N/A | Walking directions to Old Roan |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Marian Square Park | Medium | Walking directions to Marian Square Park |
| 0.3 mi | Fernbank Park | Small | Walking directions to Fernbank Park |
| 0.2 mi | Netherton Green | Small | Walking directions to Netherton Green |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L30 5QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | 31, Canterbury Way, Bootle, L30 5QS | Terraced | Freehold | £117,000 | |
| 12 May 2025 | 23, Canterbury Way, Bootle, L30 5QS | Terraced | Freehold | £91,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 62, Westminster Avenue, Bootle, L30 5QZ | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 29, Peterborough Drive, Bootle, L30 5QJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 4, St Oswalds Lane, Bootle, L30 5QG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £167,000 |
In the L30 5QS postcode area, located within Netherton North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L30 5QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 5QS, 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 5QS records about 96 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around L30 5QS in Netherton North is £162,000 (about £181 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to L30 5QS, including St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Oswald's Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Grange Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L30 5QS is Old Roan, about 1,444 m away.
L30 5QS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,609 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 5QS 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.