L23 8UH is a sought-after residential area on Victoria Avenue, 0.4km from Great Crosby in Crosby (Sefton). Administratively it sits within Blundellsands ward and the Sefton Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in L23, L23 8UH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 93% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k. 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 8UH are sourced from Output Area E00035174 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA AVENUE, L23 8UH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, L23 8UH.
352
42
£ 50,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L23 8UH 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 8UH combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£520k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L23 8UH. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 430,000
5 sales · Mean £ 466,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L23 8UH has low crime rates — 21 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
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Ursuline Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- A Gillion (Cooked Meats) Ltd0.6 km
- Cafe V760.6 km
- Crosby Bakehouse0.5 km
- MFG Londis College0.7 km
- Numark0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Lucilla Dramatic Society0.1 km
- The Crows Nest0.3 km
- Waterloo Rugby Club0.7 km
- Crosby Comrades Club0.8 km
- St Peter & Paul Parochial Club0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Alive Coffee Co0.5 km
- Atherton House0.2 km
- Dace0.6 km
- Kraft Burger0.5 km
- One Five Six0.5 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co op Late Shop0.6 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Co-op Food0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Coffee at Mencap0.9 km
- College Fryer0.6 km
- Fortune Kitchen0.9 km
- Yom!0.8 km
- Five Fortunes0.8 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Liverpool Pigeon0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blundellsands & Crosby0.5 km
- Hall Road1.2 km
- Waterloo (Merseyside)1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Avenue0.1 km
- Cambridge Road0.1 km
- York Avenue0.4 km
- Harrington Road0.4 km
- Carnegie Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L238UH · Data under Open Government Licence