Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

WATERLOO ROAD, L22 1RF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, L22 1RF.

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Population

471

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 31,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

L22 1RF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 29.4% year-on-year.

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

L22 1RF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterloo Road, 0.6km from Crosby in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Bootle constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, down 29.4% year-on-year. 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 1RF are sourced from Output Area E00035252 (shared with 7 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 1RF. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 252,000

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Flat

£ 82,250

8 sales · Mean £ 87,906

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

Crime around L22 1RF is moderate at 75 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 offences135
Public order24
Anti-social behaviour19
Drugs19
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Waterloo Primary School

Good382 pupils0.8 km
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St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School

Good336 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils0.9 km
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Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School

Good340 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Good206 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Shell UK0.4 km
  • H & K Food Wine1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Crosby Cheese & Charcuterie Ltd1.0 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Burbo Bank B&B0.2 km
  • Royal Hotel0.4 km
  • Riverview Guest House0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Seaforth Information Network Group0.5 km
  • Waterloo United Free Church0.9 km
  • Jackies Cafe1.0 km
  • Duke and Duke Modern Grill1.0 km
  • Age Concern0.9 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Xings Kitchen1.0 km
  • Chews Noodle Bar0.5 km
  • Dr Doner0.5 km
  • Henrys0.6 km
  • Lucky House0.5 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Flanagans0.3 km
  • Lathom Hall0.8 km
  • Soul Train0.4 km
  • St Thomas Of Canterbury Church0.2 km
  • The Liver Hotel0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.5 km
  • Co-op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterloo (Merseyside)0.5 km
  • Seaforth & Litherland1.3 km
  • Blundellsands & Crosby2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlborough Road0.3 km
  • Sandringham Road0.3 km
  • Bramhall Road0.4 km
  • Durham Road0.4 km
  • Parker Avenue0.5 km