Postcode L72 0WA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Abbeyfield Park.
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.
Netherton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.8% 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.
The average income per household in Netherton South is £38,822 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L72 0WA.
Netherton South near L72 0WA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Abbeyfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Abbeyfield Park |
| 0.5 mi | Warbreck Moor Park | Small | Walking directions to Warbreck Moor Park |
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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L72 0WA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | 4, Lingfield Close, Bootle, L30 1BB | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2025 | 43, Edinburgh Close, Bootle, L30 1PT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £82,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 1, Station Cottages, Ormskirk Road, Liverpool, L9 5AA | Terraced | Freehold | £108,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 103, Ridgewood Way, Liverpool, L9 8EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £242,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 113, Ridgewood Way, Liverpool, L9 8EJ | Detached | Freehold | £315,000 |
In the L72 0WA postcode area, located within Netherton South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L72 0WA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Booze | 136 Warbreck Moor, Liverpool, L9 0HY | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.4 mi | Londos | 120 Warbreck Moor, Liverpool, L9 0HY | Walking directions to Londos |
| 0.5 mi | BP Shop | Albany Road, Liverpool, L9 0HB | Walking directions to BP Shop |
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 L72 0WA, 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 L72 0WA 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.
The median sale price around L72 0WA in Netherton South is £186,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to L72 0WA, including Longmoor Community Primary School (Good), The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco and Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L72 0WA is Aintree, about 307 m away.
L72 0WA 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L72 0WA 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.