Area Analysis Sefton, North West

L23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the L23 postcode area.

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Population

30,783

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
workEmployment
6/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

L23 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £252k. Property prices are trending down 23.8% year-on-year.

home £252,969 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L23 is a postcode district in Sefton, North West, covering 671 active and 263 retired postcodes.

The largest share of L23 (19%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes L23 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in L23 are around £252k, down 23.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across L23 at 186 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 45 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 L23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2266
Anti-social behaviour659
Public order576
Criminal damage and arson440
Shoplifting382

school Local Schools

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Forefield Junior School

Good357 pupils
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Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good3 pupils
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Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding325 pupils
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Valewood Primary School

Good212 pupils
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St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School

Good233 pupils
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils
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Great Crosby Catholic Primary School

Good781 pupils
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good107 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Bargain Booze
  • Cohens Chemist
  • The Local
  • Brownmoor Express
  • A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Liverpool Pigeon
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Blundellsands Lawn Tennis Club
  • Campion Lawn Tennis Club
  • St William Of York Parish Centre
  • The Gunners Club
  • All Saints with St Frideswyde Church Hall
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • 1894 Bar & Bistro
  • Bethel New Life Centre
  • Bluebell Cafe
  • Crosby URC
  • Kings Church Luncheon Club
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Alexanders Sandwich Bar
  • Anthony John Catering
  • Beak Fried Chicken Ltd
  • Coffee at Mencap
  • College Fryer
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Co op Late Shop
  • Co-op Food
  • Farmfoods Ltd
  • Sainsbury's
  • + 1 more