L22 1RH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Crosby in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Bootle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L22 1RH is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 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 1RH are sourced from Output Area E00035249 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L22 1RH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L22 1RH.
289
43
£ 31,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L22 1RH spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L22 1RH. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L22 1RH is moderate at 76 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
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Waterloo Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Caz's Kitchen0.7 km
- MP News0.8 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- Crosby Cheese & Charcuterie Ltd0.9 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Riverview Guest House0.5 km
- Burbo Bank B&B0.3 km
- Royal Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Marine Bar & Kitchen0.3 km
- The Lounge Bar0.3 km
- The Old Bank Inn0.3 km
- The Queen's Picture House0.3 km
- Volunteer Canteen0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Crosby Coffee0.6 km
- Gate Of India0.3 km
- Pitfire0.3 km
- Tapas Tapas0.3 km
- Waterloo Sunset Cafe0.4 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Chicago Grill0.3 km
- Chung Fad0.3 km
- Just Kebab0.3 km
- Chews Noodle Bar0.4 km
- Dr Doner0.6 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)0.4 km
- Seaforth & Litherland1.5 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby2.0 km
Bus Stops
- South Road0.3 km
- Sandringham Road0.4 km
- Bramhall Road0.4 km
- Waterloo Station0.4 km
- Waterloo Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L221RH · Data under Open Government Licence