L23 0SH is a sought-after residential area on Duddingston Avenue, 0.3km from Waterloo Park in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Bootle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in L23, L23 0SH offers 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 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 92% 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: Average house prices are around £317k.
Census 2021 statistics for L23 0SH are sourced from Output Area E00035992 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUDDINGSTON AVENUE, L23 0SH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUDDINGSTON AVENUE, L23 0SH.
306
40
£ 47,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L23 0SH 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 0SH spans multiple life stages — average age 40, 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 0SH. The average age is 40.2. 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
£ 281,250
8 sales · Mean £ 299,062
Detached
£ 220,000
2 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L23 0SH has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Waterloo Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
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
Hatton Hill Primary School
Forefield Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd1.0 km
- MFG Londis College0.9 km
- Caz's Kitchen0.8 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.9 km
- All in One0.1 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Dace1.0 km
- Mustard & Co0.9 km
- Duke and Duke Modern Grill0.4 km
- Age Concern0.5 km
- Annie's Tea Rooms0.8 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Marine Football Club1.0 km
- Endbutt0.5 km
- St Faith's Parish Hall0.2 km
- The Liver Hotel0.7 km
- Trap & Hatch0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Beak Fried Chicken Ltd0.8 km
- George & Angelas0.8 km
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Henrys0.8 km
- Mr Chippy0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Liverpool Pigeon0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)0.9 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby1.6 km
- Seaforth & Litherland1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsway0.1 km
- Queensway0.1 km
- Derwent Road0.3 km
- Endbutt Lane0.3 km
- Milton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L230SH · Data under Open Government Licence