Postcode insights

L30 6TQ

Switch Island Leisure Park

St Oswald

Property search →

Interactive map showing L30 6TQ and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for L30 6TQ

Overview

Postcode L30 6TQ is located in a major urban area, within the St Oswald area 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 median sale price in St Oswald is £153,750 (around £175 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £186,500. The nearest station is Old Roan, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Netherton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,970 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% 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

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 177 ft away from L30 6TQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Netherton South near L30 6TQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L30 6TQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Old Roan

N/A

Walking directions to Old Roan
0.8 mi

Aintree

N/A

Walking directions to Aintree

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L30 6TQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMarian Square ParkMediumWalking directions to Marian Square Park
0.4 miFernbank ParkSmallWalking directions to Fernbank Park

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
1,746.9 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
296
88.62%
Other White
21
6.29%
Chinese
9
2.69%
Indian
5
1.5%
Other Asian
1
0.3%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
26.26%
Level 3 (A level)
75
25.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
15.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.47%
No qualifications
37
12.46%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
54.33%
Owns with a mortgage
55
43.31%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in St Oswald

Median price: £153,750
Price per sq ft: £175
Sales (last 12 months): 86
Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £187K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £153,750 (about £175 per square foot) in St Oswald area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 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
Detached6£249,000£223
Semi-Detached27£187,000£239
Terraced50£140,550£154
Flats3£60,000£91

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£60,000£195,000£150,000
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£227£142
2026£246£91£209£162
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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L30 6TQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L30 6TQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2025B P Dunningsbridge, Switch Island Leisure Park, Bootle, L30 6TQOtherFreehold£300,000
18 May 20262, Browns Lane, Bootle, L30 5RWTerracedFreehold£115,000
30 Jul 202550, Browns Lane, Bootle, L30 5RWTerracedFreehold£162,000
06 Mar 202616, Regent Avenue, Bootle, L30 6YGDetachedLeasehold£285,000
27 Feb 202651, Regent Avenue, Bootle, L30 6YGDetachedLeasehold£265,000

Schools

In the L30 6TQ postcode area, located within Netherton South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for L30 6TQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Oswald's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady of Walsingham Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.6 miPrimarySt Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L30 6TQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L30 6TQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparSefton, L30 6AAWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miAldiPark Lane West, Sefton, L30 6UHWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miIcelandMarian Square, Bootle, L30 5QAWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sefton district.

Band A£1,722
Band B£2,009
Band C£2,296
Band D£2,583
Band E£3,157
Band F£3,731
Band G£4,305
Band H£5,166

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 6TQ, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L30 6TQ

Is L30 6TQ (Netherton South) safe?

The area around L30 6TQ 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, shoplifting and other theft.

What is the average house price near L30 6TQ?

The median sale price around L30 6TQ in St Oswald is £153,750 (about £175 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L30 6TQ?

There are 13 schools close to L30 6TQ, including St Oswald's Church of England Primary School (Good), Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to L30 6TQ?

The closest station to L30 6TQ is Old Roan, about 867 m away.

How deprived is the area around L30 6TQ?

L30 6TQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,970 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L30 6TQ (Netherton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L30 6TQ is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Duerden (Labour Party).