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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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in St Oswald area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £255,000.

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
Detached3£200,000
Flats7£75,000
Semi-Detached30£178,750
Terraced37£130,000

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

L307PT

Northern Perimeter Road

L307PY

Cumberland Gate

L307RN

Hollinhey Close

L300AD

St Oswald

L303SJ

Cyprians Way

L305QZ

Westminster Avenue

L307RT

Copy Lane

L300PQ

Whalley Court

L302QR

Blyth Hey

L307RE

Village Courts

L300PR

Pickering Rake

L300QL

Bridge Court

L302QP

St Stephens Grove

L302RA

St Christophers Avenue

L300PT

Buckley Way

L307PX

Cumberland Gate

L210JQ

Bowland Drive

L305QE

St Oswalds Lane

L307RA

Barn Close

L210HZ

Pendle Drive

L210JA

Bowland Drive

L307QL

The Scythes

L305RB

William Harvey Close

L300QZ

Stonyfield

L302QJ

Gorsey Lane

L305SL

Frederick Banting Close

L307QS

Parkway

L300AF

Fleetwood's Lane

L303TT

Swifts Lane

L305QQ

St Oswalds Lane

L307PA

Netherton Green

L307QZ

Reapers Way

L300AA

Great Hey

L303SD

Swifts Lane

L303TD

The Marian Way

L305QA

Marian Square

L305RG

Eden Vale

L305RL

Browns Lane

L300PW

Rushtons Walk

L300RD

Parkway

L307PQ

St Oswald

L303TH

St Jeromes Way

L307PW

Aldrins Lane

L307QP

York Close

L307QQ

Beeston Drive

L307RW

Abberton Park

L302QG

Dale Acre Drive

L303TY

St Ambrose Croft

L305SR

St Oswald's Lane

L307QH

Brierley Close

L302RE

Swifts Lane

L303TR

The Marian Close

L307QB

Castleton Drive

L210JB

Bowland Drive

L305RH

Ronald Ross Avenue

L305RU

Alexander Fleming Avenue

L305QU

Assissian Crescent

L305TA

Glover's Lane

L300QB

Muttocks Rake

L300QD

Maypole Court

L302RP

St Leonards Close

L303TW

St Aidans Way

L305RF

Sherborne Avenue

L307QT

Copy Way

L302RQ

St Nicholas Drive

L307PR

St Oswald

L307QA

Corwen Drive

L300AE

Little Barn Hey

L300QY

Harrops Croft

L300RG

St Oswald

L305QJ

Peterborough Drive

L300QF

Fleetwoods Lane

L302QT

St Thomass Drive

L303TG

The Marian Way

L307RS

Barberry Crescent

L300PB

Atherton Rake

L300PD

Calcott Rake

L300PS

Red Lomes

L302QL

Dale Acre Drive

L303TE

The Marian Way

L305QL

Peterborough Drive

L307QU

Copy Close

L307RQ

Shropshire Close

L300PL

Holland Court

L300QG

Fleetwoods Lane

L302RB

Swifts Lane

L305SA

Alexander Fleming Avenue

L305SQ

Albert Schweitzer Avenue

L307PG

St Oswald

L305RX

Marie Curie Avenue

L307PN

Lunar Drive

L303TF

The Marian Way

L303TL

Eden Vale

L303TP

St Gregorys Croft

L307PE

Copy Way

L307PF

Chapel Lane

L307QN

The Planters

L210JD

Bleasdale Way

L300QE

Stanton Close

L305RA

Leonard Cheshire Drive

Data Sources

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