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L9 5BD

Grand National Avenue

Molyneux

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Detailed insights for L9 5BD

Overview

Postcode L9 5BD is located in a major urban area, within the Molyneux area of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Aintree West & Old Roan area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aintree West & Old Roan is £47,787 per year. The median sale price in Molyneux is £239,975 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,000 and £280,000. The nearest station is Aintree, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Abbeyfield Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Aintree West & Old Roan has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,207 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Aintree West & Old Roan has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Aintree West & Old Roan is £47,787 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from L9 5BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Aintree West & Old Roan near L9 5BD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L9 5BD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Aintree

N/A

Walking directions to Aintree
0.7 mi

Old Roan

N/A

Walking directions to Old Roan
0.9 mi

Fazakerley

N/A

Walking directions to Fazakerley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L9 5BD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAbbeyfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Abbeyfield Park

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
293.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
94.62(+1537%)
Anti-social behaviour
77.42(+331%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.44(+19%)
Public order
26.52(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.34(+60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
97.62%
Other White
3
0.89%
Chinese
2
0.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.3%
Irish
1
0.3%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
29.15%
No qualifications
70
23.73%
Level 3 (A level)
52
17.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.14%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
50.69%
Owns with a mortgage
49
34.03%
Other forms of private rent
12
8.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.86%
Other social rented
2
1.39%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Molyneux

Median price: £239,975
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 130
Typical range (middle 50%): £205K – £280K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £239,975 (about £232 per square foot) in Molyneux area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,750 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Molyneux over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£310,000£289
Terraced10£237,500£212
Semi-Detached96£231,250£234
Flats9£102,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Molyneux

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Molyneux.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231,500£95,000£146,138£125,000
2017£215,000£87,500£160,500£155,000
2018£238,000£64,000£170,000£151,000
2019£247,500£110,000£171,000£163,750
2020£240,000£72,000£177,500£162,975
2021£248,000£66,748£185,000£171,000
2022£295,995£96,000£201,000£190,000
2023£310,000£90,000£217,500£205,000
2024£325,000£94,750£220,000£215,000
2025£324,995£100,000£225,000£224,995
2026£312,500£111,000£245,000£262,599
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Molyneux.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Molyneux.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£158£153£123
2017£173£143£166£165
2018£172£132£173£152
2019£200£142£179£154
2020£226£138£177£169
2021£237£149£199£180
2022£254£166£217£190
2023£251£155£225£211
2024£275£154£232£187
2025£291£187£235£222
2026£288£185£242£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Molyneux.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L9 5BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L9 5BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202638, Parkfield Avenue, Bootle, L30 1PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
29 May 20264, Parkfield Avenue, Bootle, L30 1PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
30 Apr 202570, Parkfield Avenue, Bootle, L30 1PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£233,000
31 Oct 202527, Parkfield Avenue, Bootle, L30 1PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
24 Apr 202687, Longridge Drive, Bootle, L30 1RASemi-DetachedLeasehold£207,000

Schools

In the L9 5BD postcode area, located within Aintree West & Old Roan, there are 6 primary and 1 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 L9 5BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miNot applicableThe Motiv8 SchoolOther independent special school
0.6 miPrimaryAintree Davenhill Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.6 miNot applicableFoundations for LIFE SchoolOther independent special school

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 L9 5BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Hinde

Molyneux - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Dan Carden

Liverpool Walton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool WaltonE14001339
WardMolyneuxE05000946
ParishAintree VillageE04000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aintree West & Old RoanE02001455
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 027AE01007041
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about L9 5BD

Is L9 5BD (Aintree West & Old Roan) safe?

The area around L9 5BD records about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near L9 5BD?

The median sale price around L9 5BD in Molyneux is £239,975 (about £232 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L9 5BD?

There are 9 schools close to L9 5BD, including The Motiv8 School, Aintree Davenhill Primary School (Good) 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 L9 5BD?

The closest station to L9 5BD is Aintree, about 334 m away.

How deprived is the area around L9 5BD?

L9 5BD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,207 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L9 5BD (Aintree West & Old Roan) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton covering L9 5BD is Dan Carden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Hinde (Labour Party).

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