Is L23 0RP a safe place to live?

Yes, L23 0RP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 17 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in L23 0RP?

The average property price in L23 0RP is currently around £256k.

What is the population of L23 0RP?

The population for the L23 0RP area is approximately 282 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

COLLEGE ROAD, L23 0RP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, L23 0RP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

282

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: L23 0RP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10

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6/10

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7/10

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6/10

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2/10

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7/10

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7/10

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6/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. L23 0RP's 70% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 26.8% year-on-year.

home £256,250 median price shield Safety 8/10

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L23 0RP is a safe, established residential area on College Road, 0.6km from Brighton le Sands in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Bootle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, up 26.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L23 0RP are sourced from Output Area E00036009 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L23 0RP. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean1.1%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 305,000

Detached

£ 410,000

1 sales · Mean £ 410,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

L23 0RP has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences40

Criminal damage and arson20

Anti-social behaviour12

Public order9

Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

Sacred Heart Catholic Academy

Inadequate0.6 km

St John's Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils0.8 km

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils0.8 km

St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School

Good336 pupils0.9 km

Waterloo Primary School

Good382 pupils0.9 km

St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School

Good233 pupils1.0 km

Great Crosby Catholic Primary School

Good781 pupils1.1 km

Valewood Primary School

Good212 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby

The Local0.7 km
Alexanders Pharmacy0.9 km
Cake O'Clock Crosby0.6 km
Crosby Express0.7 km
Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
+ 35 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby

Crosby Comrades Club0.6 km
St Peter & Paul Parochial Club0.5 km
The Old Tap0.7 km
Paul's Bar L220.7 km
Railway Hotel1.0 km
+ 15 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby

Liverpool Road Social0.6 km
Cantinetta1.0 km
Crossroads Centre0.9 km
Pioneer Bar Brasserie0.7 km
Waterloo United Free Church0.8 km
+ 50 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby

Five Fortunes0.7 km
Lin's Take Away0.7 km
Mikes Chip Shop0.9 km
Domino's Pizza0.7 km
Eden1.0 km
+ 22 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Liverpool Pigeon0.7 km

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Supermarkets

5 nearby

Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
Sainsbury's1.0 km
Co op Late Shop0.4 km
Co-op0.9 km
Co-op Food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Blundellsands & Crosby0.7 km
Waterloo (Merseyside)1.1 km
Hall Road1.9 km

Bus Stops

Lancaster Avenue0.0 km
Brook Road East0.1 km
Carnegie Avenue0.3 km
Brompton Avenue0.3 km
College Road0.4 km