Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

L22 0LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L22 0LY.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L22 0LY 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates L22 0LY — age 39, 43% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L22 0LY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Crosby 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 — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. 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 59 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 0LY are sourced from Output Area E00035277 (shared with 254 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L22 0LY. 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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around L22 0LY is moderate at 59 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.

Violence and sexual offences177
Public order47
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson21
Drugs21

school Local Schools

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Waterloo Primary School

Good382 pupils0.3 km
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St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School

Good336 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils0.5 km
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Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School

Good340 pupils1.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Academy

Inadequate1.4 km
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Oxford Food & Wines0.9 km
  • Caz's Kitchen0.4 km
  • MP News0.6 km
  • Showstopper Events0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd0.1 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Riverview Guest House0.4 km
  • Burbo Bank B&B0.6 km
  • Royal Hotel0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Marine Bar & Kitchen0.2 km
  • The Lounge Bar0.2 km
  • The Old Bank Inn0.2 km
  • The Queen's Picture House0.2 km
  • Volunteer Canteen0.4 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Crosby Coffee0.4 km
  • Gate Of India0.2 km
  • Pitfire0.3 km
  • Tapas Tapas0.3 km
  • The Oxford0.8 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Chicago Grill0.2 km
  • Chung Fad0.2 km
  • Just Kebab0.2 km
  • The Mirch Masala0.8 km
  • Chews Noodle Bar0.1 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterloo (Merseyside)0.0 km
  • Seaforth & Litherland1.6 km
  • Blundellsands & Crosby1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • South Road0.0 km
  • Waterloo (Merseyside) Rail Station0.0 km
  • Waterloo (Merseyside) Rail Station0.0 km
  • Waterloo Station0.1 km
  • Waterloo Station0.1 km