L23 0RF is a sought-after residential area on Rothesay Drive, 0.6km from Waterloo Park in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Bootle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in L23, L23 0RF offers 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. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, down 15.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L23 0RF are sourced from Output Area E00035982 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROTHESAY DRIVE, L23 0RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHESAY DRIVE, L23 0RF.
405
47
£ 47,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
L23 0RF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 92% 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. Property prices are trending down 15.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L23 0RF. The average age is 47.2. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 247,500
8 sales · Mean £ 247,875
Terraced
£ 187,500
1 sales · Mean £ 187,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L23 0RF has low crime rates — 16 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
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Chesterfield High School
St John's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Brownmoor Express0.8 km
- A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd0.9 km
- Cafe V760.9 km
- MFG Londis College0.9 km
- Crosby News0.8 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- All Saints with St Frideswyde Church Hall0.9 km
- Edinburgh Inn0.9 km
- Marine Football Club0.9 km
- Endbutt0.2 km
- Frankies Bar1.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Fongs Hot Food0.9 km
- College Fryer1.0 km
- Beak Fried Chicken Ltd0.8 km
- George & Angelas0.8 km
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Alive Coffee Co0.9 km
- Dace0.9 km
- One Five Six1.0 km
- Some Like it Hot1.0 km
- All Saints Childrens Ventures Ltd0.8 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Liverpool Pigeon0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)1.2 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby1.5 km
- Seaforth & Litherland2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Musker Street0.1 km
- Strathmore Drive0.2 km
- Endbutt Lane0.3 km
- Derwent Road0.3 km
- Kingsway0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L230RF · Data under Open Government Licence