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.
BUTTERMERE GARDENS, L23 0SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTERMERE GARDENS, L23 0SF.
285
42
£ 47,000 /yr
50%
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hatton Hill Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Waterloo Primary School
Forefield Junior School
Chesterfield High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Daily Stop0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: L230SF · Data under Open Government Licence