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L69 1BY

Netherton and Orrell

Sefton

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Overview

Postcode L69 1BY is located in a major urban area, within the Netherton and Orrell ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Netherton South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.2 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 South is £38,822 per year. The nearest station is Aintree, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Abbeyfield Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
71.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Netherton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,299 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Netherton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.1%

Approximately 71.1% 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 L69 1BY.

Flood risk

N/A

Netherton South near L69 1BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Aintree located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L69 1BY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Aintree

N/A

Walking directions to Aintree
0.8 mi

Orrell Park

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L69 1BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAbbeyfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Abbeyfield Park

Area Profile

Population
406
Population density
1,236.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.98(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.13(-16%)
Public order
10.9(+8%)
Drugs
10.29(+164%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.47(-6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
332
82.18%
Other Asian
20
4.95%
Other White
17
4.21%
Pakistani
11
2.72%
Other
9
2.23%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
24.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
20.07%
Level 3 (A level)
47
15.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
14.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
13.61%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
73
48.03%
Social rents from council
35
23.03%
Owns with a mortgage
19
12.5%
Owns outright
15
9.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
3.95%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Netherton and Orrell

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £226K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Netherton and Orrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £365,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Netherton and Orrell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£277,500£239
Semi-Detached73£187,000£210
Flats1£162,000£171
Terraced22£148,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Netherton and Orrell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183,995£122,475£97,500
2017£188,595£125,500£110,500
2018£195,995£125,995£97,000
2019£205,000£130,000£104,000
2020£200,500£134,950£112,250
2021£221,000£149,000£110,000
2022£240,000£167,500£130,000
2023£245,000£162,000£144,500
2024£259,500£173,000£138,000
2025£258,750£179,975£150,000
2026£270,000£183,250£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£130£119
2017£189£140£117
2018£198£138£106
2019£198£136£110
2020£190£148£125
2021£197£163£146
2022£237£176£155
2023£222£194£154
2024£250£193£157
2025£263£207£166
2026£210£208£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Netherton and Orrell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Netherton and Orrell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L69 1BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L69 1BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 2025121, Hereford Drive, Bootle, L30 1PLTerracedFreehold£90,000
18 Jul 2025129, Hereford Drive, Bootle, L30 1PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£137,000
15 Apr 202543, Edinburgh Close, Bootle, L30 1PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£82,000
06 May 2026Bridle House, 1, Bridle Way, Bootle, L30 4UAOtherLeasehold£250,000
25 Jul 2025Lockwoods Meats Ltd, Bridle Way, Bootle, L30 4UAOtherLeasehold£75,000

Schools

In the L69 1BY postcode area, located within Netherton South, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L69 1BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Salesian Academy of St John BoscoAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryOur Lady of Walsingham Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimaryLongmoor Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L69 1BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L69 1BY
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 L69 1BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tom Spring

Netherton and Orrell - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Peter Dowd

Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyBootleE14001113
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Netherton SouthE02001457
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 029AE01007048
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2013-07-01

Frequently asked questions about L69 1BY

Is L69 1BY (Netherton South) safe?

The area around L69 1BY 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L69 1BY?

The median sale price around L69 1BY in Netherton South is £186,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L69 1BY?

There are 11 schools close to L69 1BY, including The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco, Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School (Requires improvement) and Longmoor Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L69 1BY?

The closest station to L69 1BY is Aintree, about 806 m away.

How deprived is the area around L69 1BY?

L69 1BY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,299 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L69 1BY (Netherton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L69 1BY is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Spring (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.