Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

WATERSIDE, L30 0RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSIDE, L30 0RA.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 31,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L30 0RA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates L30 0RA — age 41, 74% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.

home £104,363 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L30 0RA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterside, 0.6km from Buckley Hill in Bootle (Sefton). Administratively it sits within St Oswald ward and the Bootle constituency.

For families considering a move, L30 0RA represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for L30 0RA are sourced from Output Area E00035904 (shared with 3 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 L30 0RA. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 92,625

14 sales · Mean £ 95,073

Semi-Detached

£ 143,000

1 sales · Mean £ 143,000

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

L30 0RA has low crime rates — 49 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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Criminal damage and arson27
Drugs26
Public order21
Anti-social behaviour14

school Local Schools

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The Grange Primary School

Good284 pupils0.2 km
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good232 pupils0.7 km
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Netherton Moss Primary School

Good219 pupils0.9 km
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St Oswald's Church of England Primary School

Good227 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Academy

Inadequate1.0 km
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IMPACT

Good69 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School

Requires Improvement214 pupils1.3 km
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Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good3 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Cohens Chemist0.7 km
  • News Shop0.5 km
  • Go Local0.5 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Booze Xtra0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • St Benets Parochial Centre0.6 km
  • St Oswalds Church Hall1.0 km
  • Eden Vale Hotel0.4 km
  • Marti's Bar0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Dougies Deli0.6 km
  • The Bungalow Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Pizza Plus0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Fun 4 Kidz0.2 km
  • Gourmet Social Enterprise CIC0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Roan1.8 km
  • Aintree2.6 km
  • Maghull3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterside0.1 km
  • Parkway0.2 km
  • Stonyfield0.3 km
  • Higher End Park0.3 km
  • Bus Turning Circle0.4 km