Holly Street Bootle, Sefton
17 addresses across 1 postcode (L20), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34101417.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £70,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: 13 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 Bootle New Strand, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Derby Park, is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Strand Medical Centre, about 290 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 238 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £55,500 | £55,500 | £55,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £45,500 | £45,500 | £45,500 |
| 2011 | 2 | £52,500 | £47,000 | £58,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £23,000 | £23,000 | £23,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 32 L20 3HH | Terraced | £105,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 28 L20 3HH | Terraced | £90,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Sep 2023 | 8 L20 3HH | Terraced | £75,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jan 2019 | 32 L20 3HH | Terraced | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Mar 2018 | 8 L20 3HH | Terraced | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Apr 2017 | 6 L20 3HH | Terraced | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Dec 2014 | 30 L20 3HH | Terraced | £55,500 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Nov 2012 | 6 L20 3HH | Terraced | £45,500 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Oct 2011 | 32 L20 3HH | Terraced | £47,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jul 2011 | 8 L20 3HH | Terraced | £58,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jan 2006 | 8 L20 3HH | Terraced | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 30 L20 3HH | Terraced | £23,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1900-1929 (8). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (social) (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 (95% of about 790 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)
- Litherland House, Litherland Road, Bootle, not permissioned (90 m)
- Land between Litherland Rd & Well Lane, Bootle, permissioned (390 m)
- 2, Well Lane, Bootle, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Bootle Gasworks, Litherland Road, Bootle, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Site of fmr Mersey House, St James Drive, Bootle, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at, Capricorn Way, Bootle, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 240, Hawthorne Road, Bootle, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- MERTON HOUSE, STANLEY ROAD, BOOTLE, permissioned (680 m (0.4 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, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 16 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L20 3HH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bootle New Strand 885,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bootle Oriel Road 692,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Walton (Merseyside) 370,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 69 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stanley Road Bootle | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bootle Bus Station | 350 m |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP Bootle Court Merton Road | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 16.2 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Strand Medical Centre | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sefton Dental Practice | 200 m |
| Hospital | First Response Team, Clock View Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Marsh Lane Police Station | 320 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Park Stores Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Derby Park 8.8 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,750 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Catholic Church of St Monica, a listed building (Grade I), 580 m (0.4 miles) east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church of St Monica | Listed building, Grade I | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Derby Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Anfield Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Branch Dock Number 1 | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Grain Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Canada Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Gladstone Passage | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Huskisson Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Buckley Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 17 |
14 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Linacre Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 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 |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 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 |
| Thomas Gray Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bedford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King's Lander Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cambridge Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hugh Baird College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl L20 5BQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| K & F Mediterranean Supermarket Ltd L20 3EX | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Nabzys L20 3EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 4 Good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Let's Buffet Catering Ltd L20 5AJ | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| North Park Convenience Store L20 5AB | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| The Salvation Army L20 3EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mekong Thai Cafe L20 3EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| The Beaconsfield L20 3HL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 4 Good | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Foodaholic L20 5AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Bootle Superstore L20 3HJ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 8 May 2024 |
| Alex's Kebab House L20 3ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ranchers Chicken and Pizza L20 3ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Hyper Bar L20 3ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Maeme's Bootle L20 3ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Christ Church Primary School L20 3JL | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Drugs | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (50); On or near Cedar Street (38); On or near Parking Area (28); On or near Shopping Area (24); On or near Redwood Grove (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Greggs The Bakers (retailers - other, L20 4XX) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 28 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- L20 3HH: 17 addresses of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Oak Street · Ash Street · Redwood Grove · Beech Street · Fern Grove · Cedar Street · June Street · Marsh Lane · Corporation Wharf · Davies Street · Pine Grove · Litherland Road
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.