Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

BUTTERMERE GARDENS, L23 0SF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTERMERE GARDENS, L23 0SF.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
workEmployment
7/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates L23 0SF — age 42, 85% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £176k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.4% year-on-year.

home £176,923 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L23 0SF is a safe, established residential area on Buttermere Gardens, 0.5km from Waterloo Park in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Bootle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L23 0SF are sourced from Output Area E00035988 (shared with 5 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 0SF. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 175,000

13 sales · Mean £ 169,496

Semi-Detached

£ 151,500

6 sales · Mean £ 143,418

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

L23 0SF has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Vehicle crime10
Burglary6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Hatton Hill Primary School

Good407 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils0.8 km
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Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding325 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Academy

Inadequate0.8 km
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Great Crosby Catholic Primary School

Good781 pupils0.9 km
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Waterloo Primary School

Good382 pupils0.9 km
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Forefield Junior School

Good357 pupils1.0 km
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Chesterfield High School

Good1375 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Brownmoor Express0.8 km
  • Alexanders Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Cake O'Clock Crosby1.0 km
  • Crosby News0.8 km
  • Barnetts Wholefoods0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • St Paul's Church0.8 km
  • Liverpool Road Social1.0 km
  • Waterloo United Free Church0.8 km
  • All Saints Childrens Ventures Ltd0.9 km
  • Rachel's Deli0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Fongs Hot Food0.9 km
  • Xing Du0.8 km
  • Five Fortunes1.0 km
  • Mikes Chip Shop0.2 km
  • Pullman Jacks Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Crosby Comrades Club1.0 km
  • St Peter & Paul Parochial Club0.9 km
  • The Old Tap0.7 km
  • Jubilee Pub1.0 km
  • Endbutt0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Daily Stop0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Liverpool Pigeon1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waterloo (Merseyside)1.2 km
  • Seaforth & Litherland1.8 km
  • Blundellsands & Crosby1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Derwent Road0.2 km
  • Endbutt Lane0.2 km
  • Kingsway0.3 km
  • Queensway0.3 km
  • Brownmoor Park0.3 km