Postcode L71 2AH 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 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 Aintree, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Captain's Green.
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.
Litherland South has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Litherland South is £47,403 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from L71 2AH.
Litherland South near L71 2AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aintree located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Aintree | N/A | Walking directions to Aintree |
| 0.8 mi | Orrell Park | N/A | Walking directions to Orrell Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Captain's Green | Small | Walking directions to Captain's Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £277,500 | £239 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £187,000 | £210 |
| Flats | 1 | £162,000 | £171 |
| Terraced | 22 | £148,000 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L71 2AH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2025 | 19, Netherton Way, Bootle, L30 9SP | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 180, Captains Lane, Bootle, L30 9SZ | Flats | Leasehold | £48,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 16, Atlantic Way, Bootle, L30 9TB | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 07 May 2026 | 141, Gardner Avenue, Bootle, L20 6EG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 86, Ennerdale Drive, Liverpool, L21 5JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the L71 2AH postcode area, located within Litherland South, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L71 2AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Orrell Lane, Liverpool, L20 6HX | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Sefton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L71 2AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tom Spring
Netherton and Orrell - Elected 2 May 2024
Peter Dowd
Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L71 2AH 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.
The median sale price around L71 2AH in Litherland South is £186,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to L71 2AH, including The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco, St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Springwell Park Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L71 2AH is Aintree, about 1,163 m away.
L71 2AH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L71 2AH is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Spring (Labour Party).
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.