L23 7XF is a sought-after residential area on Ince Avenue, 0.4km from Crosby, Great in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Blundellsands ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in L23, L23 7XF offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k, up 10.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for L23 7XF are sourced from Output Area E00035173 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INCE AVENUE, L23 7XF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INCE AVENUE, L23 7XF.
348
40
£ 50,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L23 7XF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, L23 7XF combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£415k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L23 7XF. The average age is 39.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 385,000
12 sales · Mean £ 375,291
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L23 7XF has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Valewood Primary School
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Crosby High School
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Ursuline Catholic Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd0.8 km
- Cafe V760.8 km
- Crosby Bakehouse0.7 km
- MFG Londis College0.9 km
- Numark0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Lucilla Dramatic Society0.3 km
- The Crows Nest0.1 km
- Waterloo Rugby Club0.9 km
- Crosby Comrades Club0.8 km
- St Peter & Paul Parochial Club0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Alive Coffee Co0.7 km
- Atherton House0.4 km
- Dace0.8 km
- Kraft Burger0.8 km
- One Five Six0.8 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co op Late Shop0.8 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Co-op Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- College Fryer0.8 km
- Five Fortunes0.8 km
- Lin's Take Away0.7 km
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Fortune Capital0.3 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Liverpool Pigeon0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blundellsands & Crosby0.8 km
- Hall Road1.2 km
- Waterloo (Merseyside)2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Fairways0.2 km
- Kaigh Avenue0.2 km
- Manor Road0.2 km
- Cambridge Road0.2 km
- Victoria Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L237XF · Data under Open Government Licence