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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

L305SF

Albert Schweitzer Avenue

L302RG

St Nicholas Drive

L306TQ

Switch Island Leisure Park

L307RU

Barberry Crescent

L305RZ

Marie Curie Avenue

L303TG

The Marian Way

L300PT

Buckley Way

L307QG

Newark Close

L300QQ

Fleetwoods Lane

L305QT

Buckfast Close

L210JG

St Oswald

L302RN

St Monicas Drive

L303RU

Swift's Lane

L307QR

Windsor Close

L302RP

St Leonards Close

L300PA

Pattens Close

L305QP

Peterborough Drive

L302RH

St Patricks Drive

L305RY

Marie Curie Avenue

L300QR

Higher End Park

L307QQ

Beeston Drive

L305RJ

John Hunter Way

L307PR

St Oswald

L305QQ

St Oswalds Lane

L302QS

Blyth Hey

L303TD

The Marian Way

L305SN

Louis Braille Close

L307PL

Lunar Drive

L305QW

Glovers Lane

L307QZ

Reapers Way

L303TU

St Benets Way

L307QN

The Planters

L303TA

Park Lane West

L307QF

Grantham Way

L302QH

Fatherside Drive

L300RL

Harrops Croft

L302RJ

Swifts Close

L302QX

St Bernards Drive

L307PN

Lunar Drive

L300PJ

Ward Rake

L303TF

The Marian Way

L210EJ

St Oswald

L302RL

St Augustines Way

L305RT

James Simpson Way

L305RX

Marie Curie Avenue

L302RD

Swifts Lane

L307PT

Northern Perimeter Road

L302QF

Harps Croft

L303TZ

St Ambrose Croft

L305SJ

Howard Florey Avenue

L305SL

Frederick Banting Close

L307PE

Copy Way

L307PZ

Cumberland Gate

L300QZ

Stonyfield

L305QG

St Oswalds Lane

L300QP

Harrops Croft

L305RQ

Eden Vale

L305QX

Downside Close

L307RJ

Navigation Close

L300AD

St Oswald

L305SB

Louis Pasteur Avenue

L307RQ

Shropshire Close

L305SD

Louis Pasteur Avenue

L302QN

Dartmouth Drive

L303TE

The Marian Way

L303SL

Kenneth Close

L210JL

Bowland Drive

L210HX

Trawden Way

L307QX

The Threshers

L302RZ

Dale Acre Drive

L307RT

Copy Lane

L303RY

April Rise

L305RG

Eden Vale

L302RB

Swifts Lane

L302QU

St Bernards Drive

L307PX

Cumberland Gate

L307RX

Charlock Close

L305QF

St Oswalds Lane

L300QA

Tarbrock Court

L300PL

Holland Court

L305RS

Henry Hickman Close

L302QQ

Dale Acre Drive

L300PX

Pigotts Rake

L300AF

Fleetwood's Lane

L307QT

Copy Way

L300PZ

Acton Rake

L305RW

Browns Lane

L307PH

Apollo Way

L307RH

Witham Close

L302QW

Dartmouth Drive

L307PJ

Apollo Way

L210JJ

Bowland Drive

L302QZ

St Christophers Avenue

L300PE

Cobham Walk

L300QY

Harrops Croft

L300QH

Bradkirk Court

L302RF

Swifts Lane

L307RG

Fernbank Drive

L305QR

Truro Avenue

L303RW

Bridge Lane

Data Sources

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