L23 0SL is a sought-after residential area on Marldon Avenue, 0.4km from Waterloo Park in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Bootle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in L23, L23 0SL offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for L23 0SL are sourced from Output Area E00035982 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLDON AVENUE, L23 0SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLDON AVENUE, L23 0SL.
405
47
£ 47,000 /yr
48%
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
L23 0SL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L23 0SL. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
5 sales · Mean £ 304,000
Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L23 0SL has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Waterloo Primary School
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
Forefield Junior School
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd0.8 km
- Cafe V760.8 km
- Crosby Bakehouse1.0 km
- MFG Londis College0.7 km
- Numark0.9 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Alive Coffee Co0.8 km
- Dace0.8 km
- Kraft Burger0.9 km
- One Five Six0.9 km
- Some Like it Hot0.8 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- College Fryer0.9 km
- Beak Fried Chicken Ltd0.6 km
- George & Angelas0.6 km
- The Mirch Masala1.0 km
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Edinburgh Inn0.8 km
- Marine Football Club0.8 km
- Endbutt0.4 km
- St Faith's Parish Hall0.2 km
- The Corkscrew1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Co-op Food1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Liverpool Pigeon0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waterloo (Merseyside)0.9 km
- Blundellsands & Crosby1.4 km
- Seaforth & Litherland2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Marldon Avenue0.1 km
- Marldon Avenue0.2 km
- Milton Road0.2 km
- Sycamore Road0.3 km
- Kingsway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L230SL · Data under Open Government Licence