Meadowfield Close Bootle, Sefton
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (L9), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34104214.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £249,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3).
- Flood: 9 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 B; 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 Aintree, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Aintree Park Group Practice, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £141,500 | £140,000 | £143,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £103,950 | £79,950 | £127,950 |
| 1999 | 9 | £75,950 | £56,952 | £98,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 9 L9 8HQ | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 10 May 2023 | 4 L9 8HQ | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2021 | 6 L9 8HQ | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2014 | 8 L9 8HQ | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2006 | 8 L9 8HQ | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2006 | 6 L9 8HQ | Semi-detached | £143,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2002 | 2 L9 8HQ | Detached | £127,950 | |
| 9 Aug 2002 | 6 L9 8HQ | Semi-detached | £79,950 | |
| 23 Dec 1999 | 4 L9 8HQ | Semi-detached | £74,950 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 1999 | 5 L9 8HQ | Semi-detached | £79,950 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 1999 | 7 L9 8HQ | Semi-detached | £95,950 | New build. |
| 19 Nov 1999 | 9 L9 8HQ | Detached | £74,950 | New build. |
| 12 Nov 1999 | 2 L9 8HQ | Detached | £96,950 | New build. |
| 5 Nov 1999 | 1 L9 8HQ | Detached | £98,950 | New build. |
| 5 Nov 1999 | 3 L9 8HQ | Semi-detached | £75,950 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 1999 | 8 L9 8HQ | Semi-detached | £59,950 | New build. |
| 24 Sep 1999 | 6 L9 8HQ | Semi-detached | £56,952 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1996-2002 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
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 B (35% of about 910 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- 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)
- Aintree & Fazakerley Social Club 31 Harradon Road Liverpool L9 0HE (670 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 9 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L9 8HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L9 8HF | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 33 m and 35 m above sea level (34 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L9 8HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L9 8HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Aintree 977,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Orrell Park 976,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Rice Lane 423,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bridle Way Netherton | 390 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bootle Bus Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | NCP Bootle Court Merton Road | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 16.7 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aintree Park Group Practice | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Walton Hospital Rice Lane | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Copy Lane Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Atm | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,450 m² | 50 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,100 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Warbreck Moor Recreation Ground 1.2 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Derby Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west. 2 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 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Buckley Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Lime tree Woods | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) east |
| Gladstone Branch Dock Number 1 | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
| Grain Dock | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Gladstone Passage | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Canada Dock | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longmoor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Springwell Park Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barlows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Litherland Moss Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Town Play Centre L30 1NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Early Learners Day Nursery L30 4XS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Matcha Culture Ltd L30 4UE | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Meadowfield Close (9); On or near Parkdale Avenue (5); On or near Ridgewood Way (5); On or near Roseworth Avenue (3); On or near Heatherleigh Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 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) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Heatherleigh Close · Parkdale Avenue · Oakmere Close · Roseworth Avenue · Ridgewood Way · Ferndale Close · Ferndale Close · Parkdale Avenue · Roseworth Avenue · Ridgewood Way · Heartwood Close · Tulipwood View
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.