Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

DORBETT DRIVE, L23 0RY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORBETT DRIVE, L23 0RY.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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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.

home £263,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Vehicle crime10
Burglary6
Public order4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Academy

Inadequate0.7 km
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Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding325 pupils0.8 km
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Great Crosby Catholic Primary School

Good781 pupils0.8 km
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Waterloo Primary School

Good382 pupils0.8 km
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Hatton Hill Primary School

Good407 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.9 km
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Forefield Junior School

Good357 pupils1.0 km
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Chesterfield High School

Good1375 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Daily Stop0.8 km
hotel

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