L23 0RY is a safe, established residential area on Dorbett Drive, 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 family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% 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 £263k, up 37.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L23 0RY are sourced from Output Area E00035983 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORBETT DRIVE, L23 0RY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORBETT DRIVE, L23 0RY.
269
40
£ 47,000 /yr
52%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 40, L23 0RY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 37.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L23 0RY. The average age is 39.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 217,500
10 sales · Mean £ 210,450
Terraced
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 226,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L23 0RY 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
Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Waterloo Primary School
Hatton Hill Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
Forefield Junior School
Chesterfield High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Brownmoor Express0.8 km
- The Local1.0 km
- Alexanders Pharmacy0.2 km
- Cake O'Clock Crosby0.9 km
- Crosby Express1.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- All Saints with St Frideswyde Church Hall1.0 km
- Crosby Comrades Club0.9 km
- St Peter & Paul Parochial Club0.8 km
- The Old Tap0.7 km
- Endbutt0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- St Paul's Church0.9 km
- Liverpool Road Social0.9 km
- Waterloo United Free Church0.8 km
- All Saints Childrens Ventures Ltd0.9 km
- Rachel's Deli0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Fongs Hot Food0.9 km
- Xing Du0.9 km
- Five Fortunes0.9 km
- Mikes Chip Shop0.2 km
- Pullman Jacks Kitchen0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Daily Stop0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Liverpool Pigeon0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)1.1 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby1.8 km
- Seaforth & Litherland1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Derwent Road0.1 km
- Endbutt Lane0.1 km
- Kingsway0.3 km
- Queensway0.3 km
- Brownmoor Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L230RY · Data under Open Government Licence