About Litherland

Litherland is a town located in Merseyside, England, within the postcode area L21. It is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton and lies to the north of the River Mersey. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing styles, including traditional terraced homes and more modern developments. Litherland has a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of its residents. Transport links in Litherland are well established, with easy access to nearby towns and cities. The town is served by several bus routes and has a railway station that connects it to Liverpool and Southport. This accessibility makes it a convenient location for those commuting to work or exploring the surrounding areas. Overall, Litherland offers a practical living environment with essential services and good transport connections.

School Ratings in Litherland

There are 196 schools in and around Litherland. Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Litherland

The average property price is £126K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £101K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Litherland

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Criminal damage & arson is prevalent across Litherland, with 90 recorded incidents in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Litherland

Litherland falls within the more deprived areas of England, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment deprivation is higher than average, with a larger share of working-age residents out of work. Household incomes are below the national average, with a higher proportion of residents on low earnings.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Litherland

Broadband speeds in Litherland are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,761 sales

Average Price £126K
£750 — £3.92M
Detached £227K 86
Semi £161K 898
Terraced £101K 1,520
Flat £77K 168

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

109 Primary
28 Secondary
59 Other
Hatton Hill Primary School Primary Good 145 yards Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.7 miles Litherland High School Secondary Good 0.8 miles Litherland Moss Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Rowan Park School 0.8 miles Waterside Academy 0.8 miles Waterloo Children's Centre Good 0.8 miles Waterloo Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Litherland IMD 2025

Litherland falls within the more deprived areas of England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities can be more limited and household incomes tend to sit below the national average. Investment in local services and regeneration continues to support the community.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
2/10
Education
3/10
Health
2/10
Housing
9/10
Living Environment
4/10
7,597 Children (0-15) 19%
25,749 Working Age 64%
9,723 Older (60+) 24%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 53.2% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 34.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Litherland 991 crimes · March 2026

High Crime Area

Litherland sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

498 Violence & Sexual Offences
90 Criminal Damage & Arson
89 Anti-Social Behaviour
73 Public Order
66 Shoplifting
46 Other Theft
34 Vehicle Crime
32 Drugs
30 Other Crime
13 Burglary
6 Bicycle Theft
6 Robbery
5 Weapons
3 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Waterloo (Merseyside) Train Station 0.9 miles
Seaforth And Litherland Train Station 1 miles
Blundellsands And Crosby Train Station 1.6 miles
Bootle New Strand Train Station 1.8 miles
Aintree Train Station 2 miles
Orrell Park Train Station 2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Ford 0 yards Waterloo Park 0.6 miles Seaforth 0.9 miles Great Crosby 0.9 miles Buckley Hill 0.9 miles Waterloo 1.2 miles Crosby 1.2 miles Thornton 1.2 miles Orrell 1.4 miles Netherton 1.8 miles Brighton le Sands 2 miles Blundellsands 2 miles

Local Government

District Sefton
Ward Ford
Constituency Bootle
Parish Sefton, unparished area
Region North West

Notable & Famous People from Litherland 1 people

Roger McGough
Writer
British writer and poet

Streets in L21 30 shown View all streets

Adelaide Road 1 Alexandra Mount 1 Alpha Street 1 Alton Avenue 2 Alwyn Avenue 1 Amethyst Close 1 Amos Avenue 1 Anderson Road 4 Appleton Road 2 Arnside 1 Ascot Avenue 2 Ash Grove 1 Ash Road 2 Ashford Close 1 Balfe Street 2 Bark Road 3 Barkeley Drive 3 Barton Close 1 Beach Road 5 Beaconsfield Road 4 Bedford Place 2 Beech Grove 1 Beechwood Road 2 Belgrave Road 2 Bellini Close 1 Blenheim Avenue 3 Blisworth Street 3 Bowden Street 1 Bower Grove 2 Bowland Drive 6

Postcodes in L21 50 shown View all postcodes

L21 0DA L21 0DB L21 0DD L21 0DE L21 0DF L21 0DG L21 0DH L21 0DJ L21 0DN L21 0DP L21 0DQ L21 0DR L21 0DS L21 0DT L21 0DU L21 0DW L21 0DX L21 0DY L21 0DZ L21 0EA L21 0EB L21 0ED L21 0EE L21 0EF L21 0EG L21 0EH L21 0EJ L21 0EL L21 0EN L21 0EP L21 0EQ L21 0ER L21 0ES L21 0ET L21 0EU L21 0EW L21 0EX L21 0EY L21 0EZ L21 0HA L21 0HB L21 0HD L21 0HE L21 0HF L21 0HG L21 0HH L21 0HJ L21 0HL L21 0HN L21 0HP