Area Analysis Sefton, North West

L22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the L22 postcode area.

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Population

13,017

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,467 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

L22 is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £172k. Property prices are trending down 20.3% year-on-year.

home £172,685 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L22 is a postcode district in Sefton, North West, covering 277 active and 175 retired postcodes.

The largest share of L22 (33%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes L22 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in L22 are around £172k, down 20.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across L22 at 244 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full L22 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1370
Public order365
Anti-social behaviour304
Criminal damage and arson277
Drugs209

school Local Schools

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Waterloo Primary School

Good382 pupils
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils
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St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School

Good336 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Barnetts Wholefoods
  • Anji's Bakery
  • Deadly Sweet
  • Crosby Road Pharmacy
  • Home Bargains
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Burbo Bank B&B
  • Riverview Guest House
  • Royal Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Waterloo Lawn Tennis Club
  • Ferndale Lodge
  • Kingsway Christian Fellowship
  • Alexandra Hotel
  • Flanagans
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Iceland Foods Plc
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • The Workshop
  • Big Bites Kebab (Crosby) Ltd
  • Brew Coffee and Kitchen
  • Kindhearts Cafe
  • San Ting Yun
  • + 38 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Da Mount Gurkha
  • American Pizza Slice
  • Arong
  • Chens Fish & Chip Shop
  • Chews Noodle Bar
  • + 17 more