L22 1RJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alexandra Road, 0.6km from Crosby in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Bootle constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L22 1RJ offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. 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 1RJ are sourced from Output Area E00035252 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDRA ROAD, L22 1RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA ROAD, L22 1RJ.
471
51
£ 31,700 /yr
38%
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
L22 1RJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L22 1RJ. 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
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 120,000
4 sales · Mean £ 113,750
Semi-Detached
£ 386,500
4 sales · Mean £ 387,000
Detached
£ 510,000
2 sales · Mean £ 510,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L22 1RJ is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Waterloo Primary School
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic 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
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Jackies Cafe0.9 km
- Crosby Coffee0.7 km
- Gate Of India0.4 km
- Pitfire0.5 km
- Tapas Tapas0.5 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Xings Kitchen0.9 km
- Chicago Grill0.5 km
- Chung Fad0.4 km
- Just Kebab0.5 km
- Chews Noodle Bar0.5 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- H & K Food Wine0.9 km
- Caz's Kitchen0.8 km
- MP News0.9 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Riverview Guest House0.7 km
- Burbo Bank B&B0.1 km
- Royal Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Marine Bar & Kitchen0.5 km
- The Lounge Bar0.4 km
- The Old Bank Inn0.5 km
- The Queen's Picture House0.5 km
- Volunteer Canteen0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)0.4 km
- Seaforth & Litherland1.3 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Sandringham Road0.2 km
- Marlborough Road0.2 km
- Bramhall Road0.3 km
- Durham Road0.4 km
- Waterloo Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L221RJ · Data under Open Government Licence