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L9 8HR

Heartwood Close

Netherton and Orrell

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Detailed insights for L9 8HR

Overview

Postcode L9 8HR 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 Orrell area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orrell is £39,091 per year. The nearest station is Aintree, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Warbreck Moor Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Orrell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,624 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Orrell has a high crime rate, with approximately 94 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Orrell is £39,091 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L9 8HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Orrell near L9 8HR 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L9 8HR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Aintree

N/A

Walking directions to Aintree
0.4 mi

Orrell Park

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell Park
0.7 mi

Rice Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Rice Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L9 8HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWarbreck Moor ParkSmallWalking directions to Warbreck Moor Park

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
5,288.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.49(+62%)
Other theft
6.51(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.05(-33%)
Other crime
5.12(+106%)
Shoplifting
4.19(-28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
94.55%
Chinese
9
3.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.73%
Irish
2
0.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.36%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
31.6%
Level 3 (A level)
58
25.11%
No qualifications
35
15.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.23%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
54.9%
Owns outright
39
38.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.92%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.94%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Netherton and Orrell

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £226K

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.

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
Detached16£277,500£239
Semi-Detached73£187,000£210
Flats1£162,000£171
Terraced22£148,000£167

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£258,750£179,975£150,000
2026£270,000£183,250£148,000
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£263£207£166
2026£210£208£174
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L9 8HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L9 8HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 202514, Heartwood Close, Liverpool, L9 8HRDetachedFreehold£350,000
26 Jun 20253, Heartwood Close, Liverpool, L9 8HRDetachedLeasehold£235,000
26 Jun 202512, Tulipwood View, Liverpool, L9 8BFTerracedLeasehold£195,000
26 Jan 20266, Oakmere Close, Liverpool, L9 8HPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£255,000
05 Sept 202512, Oakmere Close, Liverpool, L9 8HPDetachedLeasehold£280,000

Schools

In the L9 8HR postcode area, located within Orrell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L9 8HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLongmoor Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBlessed Sacrament Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryArchbishop Beck Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L9 8HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L9 8HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondos120 Warbreck Moor, Liverpool, L9 0HYWalking directions to Londos
0.2 miBargain Booze136 Warbreck Moor, Liverpool, L9 0HYWalking directions to Bargain Booze
0.2 miWarbreck NewsBarnston Road, Liverpool, L9 4RWWalking directions to Warbreck News
0.2 miBP ShopAlbany Road, Liverpool, L9 0HBWalking directions to BP Shop
0.3 miTesco ExpressFifth Avenue, Liverpool, L9 0EFWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 L9 8HR, 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)OrrellE02001463
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 035BE01007049
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about L9 8HR

Is L9 8HR (Orrell) safe?

The area around L9 8HR records about 94 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L9 8HR?

The median sale price around L9 8HR in Orrell is £186,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L9 8HR?

There are 8 schools close to L9 8HR, including Longmoor Community Primary School (Good), Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School (Good) and Archbishop Beck Catholic College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L9 8HR?

The closest station to L9 8HR is Aintree, about 702 m away.

How deprived is the area around L9 8HR?

L9 8HR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,624 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L9 8HR (Orrell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L9 8HR is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Spring (Labour Party).

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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.