L23 0RW is a safe, established residential area on College Road, 0.7km from Waterloo in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Bootle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in L23, L23 0RW offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £486k, down 88.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L23 0RW are sourced from Output Area E00035989 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE ROAD, L23 0RW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, L23 0RW.
340
42
£ 41,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L23 0RW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, L23 0RW combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£486k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 88.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L23 0RW. The average age is 42.3. 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
Flat
£ 91,750
2 sales · Mean £ 91,750
Detached
£ 680,000
2 sales · Mean £ 680,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L23 0RW has low crime rates — 20 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
St John's Church of England Primary School
Waterloo Primary School
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Valewood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd0.4 km
- Cafe V760.5 km
- Crosby Bakehouse0.6 km
- MFG Londis College0.3 km
- Numark0.5 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Lucilla Dramatic Society0.9 km
- Edinburgh Inn0.4 km
- Marine Bar & Kitchen1.0 km
- Marine Football Club0.4 km
- Royal Oak Hotel0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Alive Coffee Co0.5 km
- Atherton House0.8 km
- Dace0.4 km
- Kraft Burger0.5 km
- One Five Six0.5 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co op Late Shop0.7 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Co-op Food0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Coffee at Mencap0.9 km
- College Fryer0.5 km
- Fortune Kitchen0.8 km
- Beak Fried Chicken Ltd0.2 km
- Chicago Grill1.0 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Riverview Guest House0.9 km
- Liverpool Pigeon0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)0.9 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby1.0 km
- Hall Road2.2 km
Bus Stops
- College Avenue0.2 km
- Brook Road East0.2 km
- Lawton Road0.2 km
- Lancaster Avenue0.2 km
- Marldon Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L230RW · Data under Open Government Licence