L72 8AY is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Waterloo Park in Crosby (Sefton). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Bootle constituency.
L72 8AY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for L72 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00036004 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L72 8AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L72 8AY.
379
39
£ 47,000 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
L72 8AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 L72 8AY. The average age is 38.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L72 8AY has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
Forefield Junior School
Chesterfield High School
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Crosby High School
Waterloo Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Brownmoor Express0.6 km
- Crosby News0.6 km
- All in One0.4 km
- Baileys0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- All Saints with St Frideswyde Church Hall0.6 km
- Endbutt0.1 km
- Frankies Bar0.9 km
- Larkins Bar Crosby0.9 km
- St Faith's Parish Hall0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Fongs Hot Food0.7 km
- Beak Fried Chicken Ltd1.0 km
- George & Angelas1.0 km
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Rock Salt0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- All Saints Childrens Ventures Ltd0.6 km
- Rachel's Deli0.7 km
- Duke and Duke Modern Grill0.9 km
- Age Concern1.0 km
- Annie's Tea Rooms0.5 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Liverpool Pigeon0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)1.4 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby1.6 km
- Seaforth & Litherland2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Musker Street0.1 km
- Strathmore Drive0.2 km
- Trevor Drive0.2 km
- Moorgate Avenue0.2 km
- Brownmoor Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L728AY · Data under Open Government Licence