L23 0QJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Balmoral Avenue, 0.7km from Waterloo Park in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Bootle constituency.
For families considering a move, L23 0QJ represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for L23 0QJ are sourced from Output Area E00036007 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALMORAL AVENUE, L23 0QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALMORAL AVENUE, L23 0QJ.
252
48
£ 47,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L23 0QJ 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. L23 0QJ's 66% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L23 0QJ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 243,000
10 sales · Mean £ 238,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L23 0QJ has low crime rates — 17 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.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Waterloo Primary School
Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
Forefield Junior School
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Brownmoor Express1.0 km
- A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd0.7 km
- Cafe V760.7 km
- Crosby Bakehouse0.8 km
- MFG Londis College0.6 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Lucilla Dramatic Society1.0 km
- Edinburgh Inn0.7 km
- Marine Football Club0.7 km
- St Helens Church Parochial Cen0.9 km
- Endbutt0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Alive Coffee Co0.7 km
- Atherton House0.9 km
- Dace0.7 km
- Kraft Burger0.8 km
- One Five Six0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co op Late Shop1.0 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- College Fryer0.7 km
- Beak Fried Chicken Ltd0.6 km
- George & Angelas0.6 km
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Fortune Capital1.0 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Liverpool Pigeon0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)1.2 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby1.2 km
- Hall Road2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Myers Road West0.1 km
- Marldon Avenue0.2 km
- Myers Road West0.2 km
- Marldon Avenue0.2 km
- Strathmore Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L230QJ · Data under Open Government Licence