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L22 0LH

Back South Road

Church

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Overview

Postcode L22 0LH is located in a major urban area, within the Church ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Waterloo area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waterloo is £45,647 per year. The nearest station is Waterloo (Merseyside), about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Waterloo has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,101 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Waterloo has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Waterloo is £45,647 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from L22 0LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Waterloo near L22 0LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Waterloo (Merseyside) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L22 0LH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Waterloo (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Waterloo (Merseyside)
1 mi

Seaforth and Litherland

N/A

Walking directions to Seaforth and Litherland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L22 0LH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.4 miThe Crescent GardenMediumWalking directions to The Crescent Garden
0.4 miThe Marine GardenSmallWalking directions to The Marine Garden

Area Profile

Population
407
Population density
3,103.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.05(+80%)
Public order
15.81(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.92(-22%)
Shoplifting
11.39(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.12(+13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
336
83.37%
Other White
44
10.92%
Irish
8
1.99%
Other
8
1.99%
Chinese
2
0.5%
Total population: 403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
35.34%
Level 3 (A level)
68
19.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
15.23%
No qualifications
47
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.62%
Total 16+ residents: 348

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
113
54.07%
Owns outright
45
21.53%
Owns with a mortgage
45
21.53%
Other social rented
3
1.44%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.44%
Total households: 209

Property prices in Church

Median price£212,000
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £273K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Church over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£368,750£208
Semi-Detached30£247,500£210
Terraced51£217,000£195
Flats20£150,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Church

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Church.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243,000£95,500£164,750£128,475
2017£234,975£103,000£156,500£143,500
2018£289,998£107,500£165,750£167,000
2019£260,000£124,000£171,250£157,975
2020£222,500£94,500£185,000£167,000
2021£255,000£109,750£203,750£175,500
2022£320,000£120,250£255,000£201,750
2023£422,500£125,995£212,000£190,000
2024£297,475£136,000£251,500£205,500
2025£368,750£131,000£250,000£215,000
2026£144,000£241,500£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Church.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Church.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164£135£143£134
2017£168£141£151£136
2018£222£163£148£136
2019£179£143£164£134
2020£177£190£165£151
2021£228£170£192£163
2022£222£169£213£184
2023£165£189£194£169
2024£206£228£209£169
2025£208£193£206£190
2026£158£182£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Church.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Church in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L22 0LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L22 0LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202510, Hougoumont Grove, Liverpool, L22 0LPTerracedLeasehold£307,000
03 Jun 2025Flat 6, Copper Box, 9, Crosby Road North, Liverpool, L22 0AEFlatsLeasehold£120,000
26 Mar 202615, Willoughby Road, Liverpool, L22 0NPTerracedFreehold£266,000
14 Apr 202520, Willoughby Road, Liverpool, L22 0NPTerracedFreehold£230,000
13 Apr 20268, Curzon Road, Liverpool, L22 0NLTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the L22 0LH postcode area, located within Waterloo, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L22 0LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWaterloo Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L22 0LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L22 0LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandLorne Road, Sefton, L22 0LYWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miCo-opSefton, L22 5ADWalking directions to Co-op
0.3 miTesco Express48 Crosby Road North, Liverpool, L22 4QQWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sefton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,914
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,461
Band E£3,008
Band F£3,555
Band G£4,102
Band H£4,922

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L22 0LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Neil Anthony Doolin

Church - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Peter Dowd

Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyBootleE14001113
WardChurchE05000936
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WaterlooE02001458
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 030BE01006956
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L22 0LH

Is L22 0LH (Waterloo) safe?

The area around L22 0LH records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L22 0LH?

The median sale price around L22 0LH in Waterloo is £212,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L22 0LH?

There are 13 schools close to L22 0LH, including Waterloo Primary School (Good), St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School (Good) and St John's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L22 0LH?

The closest station to L22 0LH is Waterloo (Merseyside), about 206 m away.

How deprived is the area around L22 0LH?

L22 0LH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,101 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L22 0LH (Waterloo) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L22 0LH is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Neil Anthony Doolin (Green Party).

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.