L23 0SD is a sought-after residential area on Hatherley Avenue, 0.3km from Waterloo Park in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Bootle constituency.
For serious buyers, L23 0SD is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k, up 25.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L23 0SD are sourced from Output Area E00035990 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HATHERLEY AVENUE, L23 0SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HATHERLEY AVENUE, L23 0SD.
345
44
£ 47,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L23 0SD 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
L23 0SD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £338k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 25.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L23 0SD. The average age is 43.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
6 sales · Mean £ 305,416
Detached
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L23 0SD has low crime rates — 21 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
Waterloo Primary School
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
Forefield Junior School
Hatton Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd0.9 km
- Cafe V761.0 km
- MFG Londis College0.9 km
- Caz's Kitchen0.8 km
- Waterfields1.0 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Alive Coffee Co1.0 km
- Dace0.9 km
- Some Like it Hot1.0 km
- Mustard & Co0.8 km
- Crosby Coffee1.0 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- College Fryer1.0 km
- Beak Fried Chicken Ltd0.7 km
- George & Angelas0.8 km
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Chews Noodle Bar1.0 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Edinburgh Inn0.9 km
- Marine Football Club0.9 km
- Endbutt0.5 km
- St Faith's Parish Hall0.2 km
- The Liver Hotel0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Liverpool Pigeon0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)0.9 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby1.5 km
- Seaforth & Litherland2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsway0.2 km
- Queensway0.2 km
- Marldon Avenue0.3 km
- Milton Road0.3 km
- Sycamore Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L230SD · Data under Open Government Licence