L22 1RR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cambridge Road, 0.6km from Seaforth 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £79k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 102.3% 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 1RR are sourced from Output Area E00035252 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAMBRIDGE ROAD, L22 1RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE ROAD, L22 1RR.
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
No single demographic signal dominates L22 1RR — age 51, 34% ownership, 41% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £79k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 102.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L22 1RR. 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
£ 77,000
17 sales · Mean £ 77,176
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L22 1RR has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School
Waterloo Primary School
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Shell UK0.5 km
- Laksa - M News & Wine0.9 km
- H & K Food Wine0.8 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.6 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Burbo Bank B&B0.1 km
- Royal Hotel0.5 km
- Riverview Guest House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Seaforth Information Network Group0.5 km
- Waterloo United Free Church1.0 km
- Jackies Cafe0.8 km
- Billy's0.7 km
- Community Pantry Cafe0.5 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Xings Kitchen0.8 km
- Chews Noodle Bar0.6 km
- Dr Doner0.4 km
- Henrys0.7 km
- Lucky House0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Flanagans0.4 km
- Lathom Hall0.7 km
- Soul Train0.6 km
- St Thomas Of Canterbury Church0.3 km
- The Liver Hotel0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc0.6 km
- Co-op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)0.6 km
- Seaforth & Litherland1.2 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Marlborough Road0.2 km
- Durham Road0.2 km
- Parker Avenue0.3 km
- Sandringham Road0.4 km
- Bramhall Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L221RR · Data under Open Government Licence