L22 0LQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Waterloo Park in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Bootle constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for L22 0LQ are sourced from Output Area E00035277 (shared with 254 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L22 0LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L22 0LQ.
405
39
£ 41,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L22 0LQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates L22 0LQ — age 39, 43% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L22 0LQ. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L22 0LQ is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Waterloo Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School
Hatton Hill Primary School
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Oxford Food & Wines0.9 km
- Caz's Kitchen0.4 km
- MP News0.7 km
- Showstopper Events0.9 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.4 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Riverview Guest House0.7 km
- Burbo Bank B&B0.8 km
- Royal Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Marine Bar & Kitchen0.5 km
- The Lounge Bar0.5 km
- The Old Bank Inn0.5 km
- The Queen's Picture House0.5 km
- Volunteer Canteen0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Mustard & Co1.0 km
- Crosby Coffee0.6 km
- Gate Of India0.5 km
- Pitfire0.6 km
- Tapas Tapas0.6 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Beak Fried Chicken Ltd0.9 km
- Chicago Grill0.5 km
- Chung Fad0.6 km
- George & Angelas0.9 km
- Just Kebab0.5 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)0.4 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby1.6 km
- Seaforth & Litherland1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Handfield Road0.1 km
- Crosby Road North0.2 km
- South Road0.2 km
- Galloway Road0.2 km
- Sycamore Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L220LQ · Data under Open Government Licence