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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 131 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
131
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
61.6(+65%)
Public order
19.83(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.92(-6%)
Drugs
15.6(+300%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.48(+50%)
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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £146,750 in St Oswald area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £278,000.

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
Semi-Detached30£180,500
Detached4£200,000
Terraced35£130,000
Flats5£60,000

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

L303SJ

Cyprians Way

L302RR

St Bernards Close

L300PN

Blackstock Court

L303RZ

Heathers Croft

L303TJ

Glovers Lane

L302QT

St Thomass Drive

L210JD

Bleasdale Way

L307QS

Parkway

L307RN

Hollinhey Close

L307PP

Green Park

L303TB

The Marian Way

L307QP

York Close

L302RQ

St Nicholas Drive

L300PH

Granams Croft

L303SD

Swifts Lane

L307QE

Roleton Close

L307RF

Copy Lane

L305RE

Sherborne Avenue

L303TN

St Aidans Way

L305SR

St Oswald's Lane

L300QJ

Proctor Court

L307AB

Bleak House Close

L307PG

St Oswald

L305QD

St Oswalds Lane

L305SE

Albert Schweitzer Avenue

L210JF

St Oswald

L302QY

St Christophers Avenue

L300AA

Great Hey

L300RD

Parkway

L305SP

Magdalen Square

L300QD

Maypole Court

L300RG

St Oswald

L210EH

Gorsey Lane

L305QZ

Westminster Avenue

L303TT

Swifts Lane

L307RL

Moorbridge Close

L303TR

The Marian Close

L307QB

Castleton Drive

L307QW

The Carters

L303TP

St Gregorys Croft

L300PF

Hilton Court

L307RE

Village Courts

L239RR

Drummond Road

L302RA

St Christophers Avenue

L306TH

St Oswald

L305QU

Assissian Crescent

L302QJ

Gorsey Lane

L303TW

St Aidans Way

L303TH

St Jeromes Way

L302QP

St Stephens Grove

L303SH

Columban Close

L300PS

Red Lomes

L300QL

Bridge Court

L305QJ

Peterborough Drive

L302QL

Dale Acre Drive

L300QG

Fleetwoods Lane

L305QA

Marian Square

L305RP

Edward Jenner Avenue

L300RB

Waterside

L300QS

Stonyfield

L303SP

Brendans Way

L307PQ

St Oswald

L307QH

Brierley Close

L307QU

Copy Close

L300QE

Stanton Close

L307QD

Cardigan Way

L305QH

Magdalen Square

L300AE

Little Barn Hey

L300PG

Keene Court

L305QS

Canterbury Way

L307QY

The Bales

L305QY

Westminster Avenue

L305RB

William Harvey Close

L307PA

Netherton Green

L307PU

Maritime Court

L307QJ

Harvester Way

L305RL

Browns Lane

L307RW

Abberton Park

L303TY

St Ambrose Croft

L300RE

Stonyfield

L300QF

Fleetwoods Lane

L305SG

Albert Schweitzer Avenue

L300RA

Waterside

L305QE

St Oswalds Lane

L305SS

St Oswalds Court

L300PD

Calcott Rake

L302RE

Swifts Lane

L305RF

Sherborne Avenue

L210JQ

Bowland Drive

L307PW

Aldrins Lane

L305RR

Joseph Lister Close

L210JH

Bowland Drive

L300QB

Muttocks Rake

L300PB

Atherton Rake

L300PW

Rushtons Walk

L307QA

Corwen Drive

L303SW

Bridge Lane

L305RH

Ronald Ross Avenue

L300RF

Stonyfield

L210HZ

Pendle Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.