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L69 9BU

Linacre

Sefton

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Overview

Postcode L69 9BU is located in a major urban area, within the Linacre ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Bootle South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 372.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bootle South is £29,819 per year. The nearest station is Bootle Oriel Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Derby Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
373
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Bootle South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bootle South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 372.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.6%

Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bootle South is £29,819 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from L69 9BU.

Flood risk

N/A

Bootle South near L69 9BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bootle Oriel Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L69 9BU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bootle Oriel Road

N/A

Walking directions to Bootle Oriel Road
0.4 mi

Bootle New Strand

N/A

Walking directions to Bootle New Strand
0.6 mi

Kirkdale

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkdale

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L69 9BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDerby ParkLargeWalking directions to Derby Park
0.3 miSouth ParkLargeWalking directions to South Park

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
5,640.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
141.98(+281%)
Drugs
68.75(+1663%)
Public order
62.05(+513%)
Shoplifting
57.57(+896%)
Other theft
30.74(+366%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
67.73%
Other White
18
7.17%
Arab
11
4.38%
Other
10
3.98%
African
9
3.59%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
32.03%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.88%
No qualifications
34
14.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
14.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
86
56.58%
Owns outright
35
23.03%
Owns with a mortgage
15
9.87%
Other social rented
11
7.24%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.97%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Linacre

Median price£114,250
Price per sq ft£126
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£80K – £144K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £114,250 (about £126 per square foot) in Linacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,500 up to £335,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Linacre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£232,500£224
Semi-Detached12£162,500£176
Terraced41£118,000£124
Flats15£70,000£118

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Linacre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Linacre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£136,995£55,500£127,995£45,000
2017£134,995£79,500£104,995£50,000
2018£56,950£95,550£57,500
2019£139,000£51,250£116,000£60,000
2020£142,500£50,500£91,000£67,500
2021£162,000£45,000£120,000£78,000
2022£166,000£50,000£134,500£90,000
2023£197,500£65,750£147,500£90,000
2024£151,000£76,500£145,000£101,000
2025£202,500£68,500£150,000£105,000
2026£232,500£71,500£168,500£116,300
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Linacre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Linacre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£112£152£54
2017£174£124£155£54
2018£114£132£62
2019£171£97£125£74
2020£163£98£116£77
2021£135£82£163£90
2022£184£92£179£103
2023£237£103£165£99
2024£110£182£102
2025£206£119£186£123
2026£224£118£205£127
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Linacre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L69 9BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L69 9BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 2025Flat 165, Daniel House, 31, Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3TBFlatsLeasehold£27,500
02 Jul 2025Flat 133, Daniel House, 31, Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3TBFlatsLeasehold£27,500
02 Jul 2025Flat 156, Daniel House, 31, Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3TBFlatsLeasehold£27,500
08 May 202681, Merton Road, Bootle, L20 7APSemi-DetachedFreehold£163,500
27 Aug 20252, Park Place, Bootle, L20 3DDOtherFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the L69 9BU postcode area, located within Bootle South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L69 9BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusHugh Baird CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChrist Church Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miNurseryCambridge Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L69 9BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L69 9BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGo LocalSt Alban's Road, Sefton, L20 3TBWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miBootle Market262 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3ERWalking directions to Bootle Market
0.3 miStrand Store278 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3ERWalking directions to Strand Store
0.3 miIceland93-97 The Hexagon, Bootle, L20 4SZWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miNews FactorSefton, L20 3EBWalking directions to News Factor

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

Local councillors

Jim Conalty

Linacre - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Peter Dowd

Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyBootleE14001113
WardLinacreE05000942
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bootle SouthE02001465
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 037DE01007009
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L69 9BU

Is L69 9BU (Bootle South) safe?

The area around L69 9BU records about 373 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, public order and drugs.

What is the average house price near L69 9BU?

The median sale price around L69 9BU in Bootle South is £114,250 (about £126 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L69 9BU?

There are 15 schools close to L69 9BU, including Hugh Baird College (Good), Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School (Good) and Cambridge Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L69 9BU?

The closest station to L69 9BU is Bootle Oriel Road, about 394 m away.

How deprived is the area around L69 9BU?

L69 9BU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 443 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L69 9BU (Bootle South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L69 9BU is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jim Conalty (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.