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St Oswald

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About

St Oswald ward lies in the northern part of the Sefton borough, primarily encompassing the residential communities of Netherton and Orrell. The area is characterised by traditional terraced and semi-detached housing, with local shopping parades serving the daily needs of residents. It contains several primary schools and community centres, reflecting its established, settled nature. The ward is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which provides a green corridor for walking and cycling.

A notable local landmark is the historic St Benet's Roman Catholic Church, a prominent feature within the streetscape. The ward also includes the Netherton Activity Centre and areas of open parkland, such as St Oswald's Church Lane playing fields. Its location places it adjacent to the northern boundary of Liverpool, influencing its demographic and economic connections.

Area overview

On average St Oswald has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Oswald is £38,731 per year. There are 6 schools in St Oswald: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Oswald is home to around 11,347 people, with a population density of about 3,858.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Oswald Population
11,347
Population density
3,858.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.92(+69%)
Public order
18.68(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.25(-18%)
Drugs
15.16(+300%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.19(+58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,797
95.15%
Other White
204
1.8%
White and Black African (mixed)
57
0.5%
Irish
47
0.41%
Other
43
0.38%
Total population: 11,347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,705
29.21%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,716
18.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,618
17.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,397
15.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,090
11.77%
Total 16+ residents: 9,262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,433
28.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,231
24.12%
Other social rented
1,114
21.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
620
12.15%
Social rents from council
572
11.21%
Total households: 5,103

Property prices in St Oswald

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 in St Oswald area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £268,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Oswald in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Oswald over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£210,000
Flats7£75,000
Semi-Detached31£176,950
Terraced38£128,000

10 years median price trend in St Oswald

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Oswald.

All postcodes in St Oswald

L302QS

Blyth Hey

L210JL

Bowland Drive

L300QS

Stonyfield

L307RG

Fernbank Drive

L300RA

Waterside

L303SH

Columban Close

L307PJ

Apollo Way

L300RF

Stonyfield

L302RR

St Bernards Close

L305SN

Louis Braille Close

L300QA

Tarbrock Court

L300QP

Harrops Croft

L302RN

St Monicas Drive

L305QS

Canterbury Way

L305RZ

Marie Curie Avenue

L210JH

Bowland Drive

L300QQ

Fleetwoods Lane

L302QX

St Bernards Drive

L305QG

St Oswalds Lane

L307QE

Roleton Close

L210JE

Fulwood Way

L300PX

Pigotts Rake

L302QH

Fatherside Drive

L305QR

Truro Avenue

L305RW

Browns Lane

L307PH

Apollo Way

L300PU

Harrocks Close

L300PZ

Acton Rake

L303SL

Kenneth Close

L303SP

Brendans Way

L303TX

All Saints Close

L305QF

St Oswalds Lane

L305QP

Peterborough Drive

L303TU

St Benets Way

L305RE

Sherborne Avenue

L307QJ

Harvester Way

L307RF

Copy Lane

L300QJ

Proctor Court

L306TQ

Switch Island Leisure Park

L307PL

Lunar Drive

L300PE

Cobham Walk

L303TN

St Aidans Way

L302RL

St Augustines Way

L303RY

April Rise

L305RJ

John Hunter Way

L305RQ

Eden Vale

L307QR

Windsor Close

L210HX

Trawden Way

L300PA

Pattens Close

L305SD

Louis Pasteur Avenue

L307QD

Cardigan Way

L300RL

Harrops Croft

L302RF

Swifts Lane

L302RJ

Swifts Close

L307PU

Maritime Court

L303SW

Bridge Lane

L300QR

Higher End Park

L305RD

Ronald Ross Avenue

L302RD

Swifts Lane

L303RZ

Heathers Croft

L305QD

St Oswalds Lane

L305RY

Marie Curie Avenue

L306TG

St Oswald

L307RX

Charlock Close

L305SP

Magdalen Square

L305RR

Joseph Lister Close

L305RT

James Simpson Way

L307QG

Newark Close

L210HY

Pendle Drive

L210JF

St Oswald

L239RR

Drummond Road

L307PZ

Cumberland Gate

L302RH

St Patricks Drive

L303RU

Swift's Lane

L303TS

St Damians Croft

L305RP

Edward Jenner Avenue

L305SJ

Howard Florey Avenue

L307PP

Green Park

L300PH

Granams Croft

L300RB

Waterside

L303TB

The Marian Way

L305QH

Magdalen Square

L305QW

Glovers Lane

L307RJ

Navigation Close

L210EH

Gorsey Lane

L300PP

Mill Court

L302QF

Harps Croft

L305QY

Westminster Avenue

L300PJ

Ward Rake

L300QH

Bradkirk Court

L305SH

Florence Nightingale Close

L307QF

Grantham Way

L300PG

Keene Court

L300PY

Gaskell Rake

L302QZ

St Christophers Avenue

L307RH

Witham Close

L303SR

Sarahs Croft

L305QT

Buckfast Close

L305SF

Albert Schweitzer Avenue

L302QU

St Bernards Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.