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.
L23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the L23 postcode area.
30,783
45
£ 41,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Forefield Junior School
Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
Valewood Primary School
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Bargain Booze
- Cohens Chemist
- The Local
- Brownmoor Express
- A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Liverpool Pigeon
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, Cafe
52 nearby- 1894 Bar & Bistro
- Bethel New Life Centre
- Bluebell Cafe
- Crosby URC
- Kings Church Luncheon Club
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Alexanders Sandwich Bar
- Anthony John Catering
- Beak Fried Chicken Ltd
- Coffee at Mencap
- College Fryer
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Co op Late Shop
- Co-op Food
- Farmfoods Ltd
- Sainsbury's
- + 1 more
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Area Profile: L23 · Data under Open Government Licence