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L30 9SX

Captains Lane

Litherland

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Overview

Postcode L30 9SX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 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
No noise

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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L30 9SX.

Flood risk

No risk

Litherland South near L30 9SX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L30 9SX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Orrell Park

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L30 9SX
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L30 9SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L30 9SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 202535, Galsworthy Avenue, Bootle, L30 9SGTerracedFreehold£145,000
11 Sept 20251, Masefield Crescent, Bootle, L30 9SRTerracedFreehold£185,000
30 May 202547, Masefield Crescent, Bootle, L30 9SRTerracedLeasehold£135,000
18 Dec 202516, Atlantic Way, Bootle, L30 9TBFlatsLeasehold£75,000
19 Jan 202656, Ennerdale Drive, Liverpool, L21 5JASemi-DetachedLeasehold£215,000

Schools

In the L30 9SX postcode area, located within Litherland South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryThe Salesian Academy of St John BoscoAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySpringwell Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L30 9SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 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 9SX, 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 9SX

Is L30 9SX (Litherland South) safe?

The area around L30 9SX 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 9SX?

The median sale price around L30 9SX 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 9SX?

There are 15 schools close to L30 9SX, including St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco and Springwell Park Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L30 9SX?

The closest station to L30 9SX is Orrell Park, about 1,468 m away.

How deprived is the area around L30 9SX?

L30 9SX 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 9SX (Litherland South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.