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L20

BOOTLE

Merseyside, North West, England

L20 covers BOOTLE in Merseyside, North West.

Avg price £149,995
1yr change ▼ 8.2%
Crime 135% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£149,995

▼ 8.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

48% below national avg

Crime Rate

191.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

135% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

316 Mbps

Property Prices in L20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in L20 is £149,995, which is 41% below the Merseyside average of £252,845.

Properties in L20 cost 47.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in L20 have fallen 8.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £249,792 30
Semi-detached £168,825 309
Terraced £103,131 784
Flat £66,556 98
All types £149,995 1309

5-Year Price History

£132K £141K £151K £161K £171K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in L20

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 191.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, L20 has a crime rate significantly 135% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
89.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
19.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in L20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

L20 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Cambridge Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Greenacre Community Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Linacre Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Monica's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

286,281

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in L20 are 316.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

316.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in L20 is collected by Sefton. The Band D rate is £2,230/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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L20 — BOOTLE

Area Summary

L20 (BOOTLE) offers affordable property prices (£149,995, 48% below national average), higher-than-average crime (135% above national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (316 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in L20?
The average house price in L20 (BOOTLE) is £149,995, based on 1309 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 48% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.2% over the past year.
Is L20 a safe area to live?
Crime in L20 is above the national average (191.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (89.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in L20?
There are 13 schools in or near L20. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in L20?
Council tax in L20 is collected by Sefton. The Band D rate is £2,230 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in L20?
The average broadband download speed in L20 is 316 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in L20 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in L20 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 286,281.