Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

CROSBY ROAD SOUTH, L22 1RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSBY ROAD SOUTH, L22 1RQ.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 31,700 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L22 1RQ 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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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

L22 1RQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

L22 1RQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crosby Road South, 0.5km from Seaforth in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Bootle constituency.

For renters and young professionals, L22 1RQ offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1RQ are sourced from Output Area E00035253 (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 1RQ. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 83,325

6 sales · Mean £ 84,800

Semi-Detached

£ 237,500

1 sales · Mean £ 237,500

Detached

£ 299,995

1 sales · Mean £ 299,995

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

L22 1RQ has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences137
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order19
Drugs18
Anti-social behaviour16

school Local Schools

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Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School

Good340 pupils0.7 km
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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 pupils1.0 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good200 pupils1.5 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

Good460 pupils1.6 km
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Hatton Hill Primary School

Good407 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Shell UK0.4 km
  • Laksa - M News & Wine0.9 km
  • H & K Food Wine0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Burbo Bank B&B0.1 km
  • Royal Hotel0.6 km
  • Riverview Guest House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Seaforth Information Network Group0.3 km
  • Waterloo United Free Church0.9 km
  • Jackies Cafe0.7 km
  • Age Concern0.9 km
  • Billy's0.6 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Xings Kitchen0.7 km
  • Chews Noodle Bar0.6 km
  • Dr Doner0.3 km
  • Henrys0.6 km
  • Lucky House0.3 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Flanagans0.5 km
  • Lathom Hall0.7 km
  • Soul Train0.6 km
  • St Thomas Of Canterbury Church0.3 km
  • The Liver Hotel0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.6 km
  • Co-op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterloo (Merseyside)0.6 km
  • Seaforth & Litherland1.1 km
  • Blundellsands & Crosby2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlborough Road0.0 km
  • Durham Road0.2 km
  • Sandringham Road0.2 km
  • Parker Avenue0.3 km
  • Dewlands Road0.3 km