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L30 9SH

Galsworthy Avenue

Litherland

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Detailed insights for L30 9SH

Overview

Postcode L30 9SH is located in a major urban area, within the Litherland ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Litherland South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Litherland South is £47,403 per year. The nearest station is Orrell Park, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Captain's Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
40.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Litherland South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Litherland South has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.1%

Approximately 40.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Litherland South is £47,403 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from L30 9SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Litherland South near L30 9SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Orrell Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L30 9SH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Orrell Park

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell Park
0.9 mi

Aintree

N/A

Walking directions to Aintree

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L30 9SH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCaptain's GreenSmallWalking directions to Captain's Green

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
5,377.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.51(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.15(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.2(-71%)
Public order
5.2(-49%)
Other theft
3.25(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
370
95.85%
Other White
12
3.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.26%
Irish
1
0.26%
Total population: 386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
25.95%
Level 3 (A level)
74
23.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
17.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
14.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
31.85%
Other social rented
44
28.03%
Owns outright
32
20.38%
Social rents from council
19
12.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.01%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Litherland

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £222K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Litherland area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £350,166.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Litherland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£271,676£280
Semi-Detached56£204,995£238
Terraced38£125,000£141
Flats5£75,000£106

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Litherland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Litherland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145,500£49,950£128,750£52,000
2017£186,500£53,000£135,000£65,000
2018£179,995£56,000£140,995£70,500
2019£187,995£72,750£147,995£78,000
2020£191,995£46,000£154,995£83,250
2021£192,500£51,750£158,995£84,975
2022£255,498£69,250£180,000£105,000
2023£268,995£67,000£178,748£110,000
2024£267,595£77,250£185,000£113,750
2025£270,838£78,750£204,995£125,000
2026£290,000£215,000£122,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Litherland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Litherland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£81£138£60
2017£181£80£147£73
2018£174£73£163£77
2019£186£100£161£85
2020£192£70£177£89
2021£195£73£179£94
2022£258£148£201£124
2023£268£83£203£122
2024£272£188£208£127
2025£276£116£233£141
2026£234£223£122
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Litherland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Litherland in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L30 9SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L30 9SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 202535, Galsworthy Avenue, Bootle, L30 9SGTerracedFreehold£145,000
20 Aug 202519, Netherton Way, Bootle, L30 9SPTerracedFreehold£160,000
29 Aug 202569, Gardner Avenue, Bootle, L20 6EFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£190,000
18 Jul 202567, Gardner Avenue, Bootle, L20 6EFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£270,000
07 May 2026141, Gardner Avenue, Bootle, L20 6EGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000

Schools

In the L30 9SH postcode area, located within Litherland South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L30 9SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySpringwell Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Salesian Academy of St John BoscoAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L30 9SH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L30 9SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaOrrell Lane, Liverpool, L20 6HXWalking directions to Asda

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 9SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julia Garner

Litherland - Elected 21 Nov 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Peter Dowd

Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyBootleE14001113
WardLitherlandE05000943
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Litherland SouthE02001461
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 033EE01007047
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L30 9SH

Is L30 9SH (Litherland South) safe?

The area around L30 9SH records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L30 9SH?

The median sale price around L30 9SH in Litherland South is £190,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L30 9SH?

There are 17 schools close to L30 9SH, including St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Springwell Park Community Primary School (Good) and The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L30 9SH?

The closest station to L30 9SH is Orrell Park, about 1,342 m away.

How deprived is the area around L30 9SH?

L30 9SH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,041 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L30 9SH (Litherland South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L30 9SH is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julia Garner (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.