L23 0QR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stirling Avenue, 0.7km from Waterloo Park in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Bootle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L23 0QR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £299k.
Census 2021 statistics for L23 0QR are sourced from Output Area E00035975 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STIRLING AVENUE, L23 0QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STIRLING AVENUE, L23 0QR.
222
54
£ 47,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 46% social renting, L23 0QR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L23 0QR. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 209,975
4 sales · Mean £ 218,987
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L23 0QR has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
Forefield Junior School
Waterloo Primary School
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Crosby High School
St John's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Brownmoor Express0.8 km
- A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd0.8 km
- Cafe V760.8 km
- Crosby Bakehouse1.0 km
- MFG Londis College0.8 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- All Saints with St Frideswyde Church Hall0.9 km
- Edinburgh Inn0.8 km
- Marine Football Club0.8 km
- St Helens Church Parochial Cen0.9 km
- Endbutt0.1 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Fongs Hot Food1.0 km
- College Fryer0.9 km
- Beak Fried Chicken Ltd0.7 km
- George & Angelas0.7 km
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Alive Coffee Co0.8 km
- Atherton House0.9 km
- Dace0.8 km
- Kraft Burger0.9 km
- One Five Six0.9 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Food1.0 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Liverpool Pigeon0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)1.2 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby1.4 km
- Seaforth & Litherland2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Strathmore Drive0.1 km
- Musker Street0.1 km
- Myers Road West0.3 km
- Myers Road West0.3 km
- Marldon Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L230QR · Data under Open Government Licence