L30 0RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterside, 0.7km from Buckley Hill in Bootle (Sefton). Administratively it sits within St Oswald ward and the Bootle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for L30 0RB are sourced from Output Area E00035904 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERSIDE, L30 0RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSIDE, L30 0RB.
322
41
£ 31,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L30 0RB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L30 0RB spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £108k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L30 0RB. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 106,500
10 sales · Mean £ 100,400
Semi-Detached
£ 79,000
1 sales · Mean £ 79,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L30 0RB has low crime rates — 44 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
The Grange Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
Netherton Moss Primary School
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy
IMPACT
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School
Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Cohens Chemist0.7 km
- News Shop0.6 km
- Go Local0.6 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Booze Xtra0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Royal British Legion0.3 km
- St Benets Parochial Centre0.5 km
- St Oswalds Church Hall1.0 km
- Eden Vale Hotel0.5 km
- Marti's Bar0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Dougies Deli0.6 km
- The Bungalow Fish Bar0.5 km
- Pizza Plus0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Fun 4 Kidz0.3 km
- Gourmet Social Enterprise CIC0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Roan1.8 km
- Aintree2.5 km
- Maghull3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Waterside0.1 km
- Parkway0.2 km
- Bus Turning Circle0.3 km
- Stonyfield0.3 km
- Higher End Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L300RB · Data under Open Government Licence