L23 0RQ is a safe, established residential area on Caithness Drive, 0.5km from Waterloo Park in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Bootle constituency.
For families considering a move, L23 0RQ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.
Census 2021 statistics for L23 0RQ are sourced from Output Area E00035986 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAITHNESS DRIVE, L23 0RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAITHNESS DRIVE, L23 0RQ.
338
39
£ 47,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L23 0RQ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L23 0RQ spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0RQ. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 298,500
2 sales · Mean £ 298,500
Semi-Detached
£ 268,000
7 sales · Mean £ 271,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L23 0RQ has low crime rates — 14 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
21 nearby- Brownmoor Express0.8 km
- A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd1.0 km
- MFG Londis College0.9 km
- Crosby News0.8 km
- All in One0.2 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- All Saints with St Frideswyde Church Hall0.9 km
- Edinburgh Inn1.0 km
- Marine Football Club0.9 km
- Endbutt0.2 km
- St Faith's Parish Hall0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Fongs Hot Food0.9 km
- Beak Fried Chicken Ltd0.8 km
- George & Angelas0.8 km
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Rock Salt0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Alive Coffee Co1.0 km
- Dace1.0 km
- All Saints Childrens Ventures Ltd0.9 km
- Rachel's Deli0.9 km
- Mustard & Co0.9 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Liverpool Pigeon0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)1.2 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby1.5 km
- Seaforth & Litherland2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Musker Street0.2 km
- Endbutt Lane0.2 km
- Derwent Road0.2 km
- Strathmore Drive0.2 km
- Kingsway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L230RQ · Data under Open Government Licence