Living in L72, Sefton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around L72 in Sefton. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Sefton: £225,433, up 5.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around L72
29 recorded home sales on the streets around central L72 in the last 2 years, with a median of £140,000 and a range from £82,000 to £250,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 BLAYDON CLOSE, L30 1SQ | semi-detached | £137,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 33 PETERSFIELD CLOSE, L30 1SG | semi-detached | £140,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 174 HEREFORD DRIVE, L30 1QZ | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-02-16 |
| 35 PARK LANE, L30 1QA | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-02-02 |
| 18 COVENTRY AVENUE, L30 1QU | terraced | £128,000 | 2026-01-09 |
| 229 HEREFORD DRIVE, L30 1QX | terraced | £140,000 | 2025-12-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
74 schools within 3 miles , of which 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| St Oswald's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Longmoor Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Litherland High School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
49 state primary and 12 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 15.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.5% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.1% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
262 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central L72 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Sefton's figures.
Common questions about L72
What is the average house price in L72?
The average sold price in Sefton is £225,433 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in L72?
Prices in Sefton are up 5.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in L72?
The median of 29 recorded sales around central L72 in the last 2 years is £140,000, ranging from £82,000 to £250,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in L72?
74 schools sit within 3 miles of central L72, and 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in L72?
262 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central L72 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is L72 at risk of flooding?
Central L72 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is L72 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 84% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £140,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 262 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is L72 safe?
262 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central L72 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? L72 or L68, L72 or L30, L72 or L9.
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