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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 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£162,000
Price per sq ft£181
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £189K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (about £181 per square foot) in St Oswald area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,204 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Oswald over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£230,000£201
Semi-Detached28£188,000£244
Terraced36£130,000£148
Flats2£76,250£112

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Oswald

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Oswald.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146,000£75,000£125,000£74,725
2017£325,000£57,000£97,000£80,000
2018£232,000£60,750£128,498£75,000
2019£190,000£62,500£120,000£81,000
2020£215,000£70,000£123,500£84,000
2021£212,500£70,000£145,000£100,000
2022£272,500£62,500£175,000£121,500
2023£258,000£56,000£160,000£125,000
2024£260,000£75,000£166,500£130,000
2025£200,000£69,000£180,000£130,000
2026£268,000£76,250£197,500£149,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Oswald.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Oswald.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115£118£171£81
2017£160£79£129£81
2018£174£86£163£83
2019£139£103£133£87
2020£205£108£152£89
2021£184£100£177£103
2022£220£107£204£131
2023£210£91£205£134
2024£244£149£212£145
2025£192£127£228£142
2026£246£112£219£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Oswald.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in St Oswald

L305QL

Peterborough Drive

L305RA

Leonard Cheshire Drive

L210HY

Pendle Drive

L302RW

St James Way

L303TX

All Saints Close

L303TL

Eden Vale

L210JA

Bowland Drive

L307PY

Cumberland Gate

L307RA

Barn Close

L300PP

Mill Court

L300PQ

Whalley Court

L306TG

St Oswald

L302QR

Blyth Hey

L305SA

Alexander Fleming Avenue

L302QG

Dale Acre Drive

L307QL

The Scythes

L210JE

Fulwood Way

L305RU

Alexander Fleming Avenue

L305TA

Glover's Lane

L300PY

Gaskell Rake

L303TS

St Damians Croft

L305SH

Florence Nightingale Close

L303RX

Sarahs Croft

L300PR

Pickering Rake

L305RD

Ronald Ross Avenue

L307RS

Barberry Crescent

L303SS

Sarahs Croft

L307PF

Chapel Lane

L300PU

Harrocks Close

L210JB

Bowland Drive

L305SQ

Albert Schweitzer Avenue

L303SR

Sarahs Croft

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.