L23 3BY is a safe, established residential area on Woodville Avenue, 0.3km from Crosby, Great in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Bootle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, up 63.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L23 3BY are sourced from Output Area E00035976 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODVILLE AVENUE, L23 3BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODVILLE AVENUE, L23 3BY.
352
41
£ 43,700 /yr
46%
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
No single demographic signal dominates L23 3BY — age 41, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 63.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L23 3BY. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 231,500
5 sales · Mean £ 239,550
Detached
£ 312,500
2 sales · Mean £ 312,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L23 3BY has low crime rates — 31 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Valewood Primary School
Crosby High School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
St John's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd0.3 km
- Cafe V760.3 km
- Crosby Bakehouse0.4 km
- MFG Londis College0.3 km
- Numark0.3 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Lucilla Dramatic Society0.5 km
- The Crows Nest0.6 km
- Edinburgh Inn0.3 km
- Marine Football Club0.3 km
- Royal Oak Hotel1.0 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Alive Coffee Co0.2 km
- Atherton House0.4 km
- Dace0.3 km
- Kraft Burger0.3 km
- One Five Six0.3 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co op Late Shop0.5 km
- Co-op Food0.4 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Coffee at Mencap0.9 km
- College Fryer0.3 km
- Fortune Kitchen0.9 km
- Beak Fried Chicken Ltd0.3 km
- Crosby Stir Fry0.9 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Liverpool Pigeon0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blundellsands & Crosby0.8 km
- Waterloo (Merseyside)1.4 km
- Hall Road1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Carnegie Avenue0.2 km
- Harrington Road0.2 km
- York Avenue0.2 km
- College Road0.3 km
- Carnegie Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L233BY · Data under Open Government Licence