Addison Street Bootle, Sefton
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (L20), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34100009.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £100,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 9, G: 1).
- Flood: 11 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Sefton costs £2,583 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Seaforth and Litherland, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Martin's Garden, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Moore Street Medical Centre, about 360 m away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 145 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 2021 | 11 L20 4QJ | Other | £28,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Sep 2015 | 11 L20 4QJ | Semi-detached | £100,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12). Built: 1976-1982 (5); 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Sefton in 2026-27: Band D £2,583 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,722 | £2,009 | £2,296 | £2,583 | £3,157 | £3,731 | £4,305 | £5,166 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (96% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Bootle and Waterloo HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Vine House, Kepler Street, Bootle, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Johnsons Cleaners, Mildmay Road, Bootle, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Rawson Road Primary School, Rawson Road, Bootle, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- 1, NORFOLK PLACE, BOOTLE, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Site of fmr Mersey House, St James Drive, Bootle, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Land at, Capricorn Way, Bootle, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
- 50, Sandy Road, Crosby & Hightown, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| L20 4QJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L20 4RH | not in 2 or 3 | 9 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 8 m and 10 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L20 4QJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L20 4RH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seaforth and Litherland 852,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Bootle New Strand 885,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bootle Oriel Road 692,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Byron Street Bootle | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bootle Bus Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | ubitricity | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 17.3 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moore Street Medical Centre | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Knowsley Road | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tooth Talk Liverpool | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | First Response Team, Clock View Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Marsh Lane Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Martin's Garden 630 m² | 90 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 450 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | Waterloo Grammar School Playing Field 3.2 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6.2 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 4.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Derby Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Branch Dock Number 1 | Lake or reservoir | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Grain Dock | Lake or reservoir | 860 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Gladstone Passage | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Buckley Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) north |
| Great Burbo Bank | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Merrilocks Plantation | Wood | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 15 |
15 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sefton: see them on the Sefton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thomas Gray Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Lander Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Linacre Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Urgent improvement; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Urgent improvement; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Urgent improvement; Leadership and governance: Urgent improvement; Early years: Urgent improvement; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo's Express L20 4RL | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 14 Jun 2019 |
| S & N General Stores L20 4NP | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Caradoc Hotel L21 4LU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd L20 4RS | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2020 |
| St Leonard's Youth & Community Centre L20 4RW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Caradoc Mission Community Church & Church Hall L21 4LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Nutella House L20 4NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Starline Food and Wine L20 4NR | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Knowsley Road Store L20 4NH | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 1 May 2025 |
| Vindaloo Takeaway L20 4NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Local Discount L20 4NH | Retailers - other | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Wing Wah L20 4NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Byron Court L20 4PY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Mike's Convenience Store L20 4NH | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Baron's L20 4NH | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dryden Street (22); On or near Riverside Close (18); On or near Cookson Road (16); On or near Burns Street (16); On or near A566 (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Byron Street · Burns Street · Peel Road · Boswell Street · Riverside Close · Bulwer Street · Seaforth Road · St Joans Close · Cowper Street · Hemer Terrace · Deepdale Avenue · Dryden Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.