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L71 2AG

Netherton and Orrell

Sefton

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Detailed insights for L71 2AG

Overview

Postcode L71 2AG is located in a major urban area, within the Netherton and Orrell area 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 median sale price in Netherton and Orrell is £186,250 (around £209 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,750 and £225,000. The nearest station is Aintree, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 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
21.9%
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 8,307 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% 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

21.9%

Approximately 21.9% 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 289 ft away from L71 2AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Litherland South near L71 2AG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L71 2AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 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 L71 2AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCaptain's GreenSmallWalking directions to Captain's Green

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
690.7 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
239
95.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
2.01%
Other White
2
0.8%
Other Black
1
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.4%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
29.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.18%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
41.41%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.78%
Other social rented
17
13.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.38%
Social rents from council
11
8.59%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Netherton and Orrell

Median price: £186,250
Price per sq ft: £209
Sales (last 12 months): 110
Typical range (middle 50%): £163K – £225K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £186,250 (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
Detached15£265,000£241
Semi-Detached70£190,000£210
Flats1£162,000£171
Terraced24£153,000£182

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£262,500£178,725£149,000
2026£260,000£190,000£160,000
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£265£207£165
2026£237£209£195
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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L71 2AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L71 2AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 202519, Netherton Way, Bootle, L30 9SPTerracedFreehold£160,000
25 Jun 2025180, Captains Lane, Bootle, L30 9SZFlatsLeasehold£48,000
18 Dec 202516, Atlantic Way, Bootle, L30 9TBFlatsLeasehold£75,000
07 May 2026141, Gardner Avenue, Bootle, L20 6EGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000
25 Apr 202535, Galsworthy Avenue, Bootle, L30 9SGTerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the L71 2AG postcode area, located within Litherland South, there are 8 primary and 3 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 L71 2AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicablePANDA SchoolsOther independent special school
0.2 miSecondaryThe Salesian Academy of St John BoscoAcademy sponsor led
0.3 miNot applicableFoundations for LIFE SchoolOther independent special school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L71 2AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L71 2AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaOrrell Lane, Liverpool, L20 6HXWalking directions to Asda

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 L71 2AG, 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)Litherland SouthE02001461
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 033EE01007047
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2005-10-01

Frequently asked questions about L71 2AG

Is L71 2AG (Litherland South) safe?

The area around L71 2AG 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 L71 2AG?

The median sale price around L71 2AG in Netherton and Orrell is £186,250 (about £209 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L71 2AG?

There are 16 schools close to L71 2AG, including PANDA Schools, The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco (Requires improvement) and Foundations for LIFE School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to L71 2AG?

The closest station to L71 2AG is Aintree, about 1,163 m away.

How deprived is the area around L71 2AG?

L71 2AG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,307 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L71 2AG (Litherland South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L71 2AG is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Spring (Labour Party).