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St Oswald

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St Oswald Population

11,347

Population density

3,858.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

10,797

95.15%

Other White

204

1.8%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.5%

Irish

0.41%

Other

0.38%

Total population: 11,347

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	30	£180,500	£122,250	£153,000	£199,363	£238,875
Detached	4	£200,000	£171,500	£177,500	£234,500	£269,300
Terraced	35	£130,000	£100,000	£120,000	£144,500	£159,200
Flats	5	£60,000	£50,200	£55,000	£92,500	£106,500

10 years median price trend in St Oswald

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in St Oswald

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