L23 0RD is a safe, established residential area on Whitham Avenue, 0.5km from Waterloo Park in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Bootle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £293k, down 0.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L23 0RD are sourced from Output Area E00035986 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITHAM AVENUE, L23 0RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITHAM AVENUE, L23 0RD.
338
39
£ 47,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L23 0RD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates L23 0RD — age 39, 92% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L23 0RD. The average age is 39.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 257,500
16 sales · Mean £ 268,500
Terraced
£ 298,000
1 sales · Mean £ 298,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L23 0RD has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
Waterloo Primary School
Forefield Junior School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
Hatton Hill Primary School
Chesterfield High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Brownmoor Express0.8 km
- MFG Londis College1.0 km
- Crosby News0.8 km
- All in One0.2 km
- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- All Saints with St Frideswyde Church Hall0.9 km
- Endbutt0.3 km
- St Faith's Parish Hall0.4 km
- The Liver Hotel0.9 km
- The Queens Nook0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Fongs Hot Food0.9 km
- Beak Fried Chicken Ltd0.9 km
- George & Angelas0.9 km
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- The Chippy0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- All Saints Childrens Ventures Ltd0.9 km
- Rachel's Deli0.9 km
- Mustard & Co0.9 km
- Duke and Duke Modern Grill0.7 km
- Age Concern0.7 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Liverpool Pigeon0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)1.2 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby1.6 km
- Seaforth & Litherland2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Endbutt Lane0.1 km
- Derwent Road0.1 km
- Musker Street0.2 km
- Kingsway0.3 km
- Strathmore Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L230RD · Data under Open Government Licence