Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

WATERSIDE, L30 0RB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0RB 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L30 0RB spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £108k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L30 0RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterside, 0.7km from Buckley Hill in Bootle (Sefton). Administratively it sits within St Oswald ward and the Bootle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0RB 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 0RB. 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

£ 106,500

10 sales · Mean £ 100,400

Semi-Detached

£ 79,000

1 sales · Mean £ 79,000

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

L30 0RB has low crime rates — 44 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 arson26
Drugs24
Public order19
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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The Grange Primary School

Good284 pupils0.3 km
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good232 pupils0.6 km
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St Oswald's Church of England Primary School

Good227 pupils0.9 km
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Netherton Moss Primary School

Good219 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 Shop0.6 km
  • Go Local0.6 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 Centre0.5 km
  • St Oswalds Church Hall1.0 km
  • Eden Vale Hotel0.5 km
  • Marti's Bar0.6 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 Kidz0.3 km
  • Gourmet Social Enterprise CIC0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Roan1.8 km
  • Aintree2.5 km
  • Maghull3.2 km

Bus Stops

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