Is L20 5BG a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

703 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of L20 5BG. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
303
Anti-social behaviour
80
Criminal damage & arson
53
Public order
51
Shoplifting
51
Other theft
34
Burglary
32
Drugs
30

House prices

£224,289

Average price in Sefton (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 3.7% year on year.

Terraced
£183,852
Semi-detached
£249,184
Detached
£395,919
Flat / maisonette
£126,948

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for L20 5BG specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near L20 5BG on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near L20 5BG on Check Food Hygiene

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