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L22 2AF

Laurel Grove

Victoria

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Detailed insights for L22 2AF

Overview

Postcode L22 2AF is located in a major urban area, within the Victoria ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Waterloo area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below 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 Blundellsands and Crosby, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Waterloo has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Waterloo has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L22 2AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Waterloo near L22 2AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blundellsands and Crosby located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L22 2AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Blundellsands and Crosby

N/A

Walking directions to Blundellsands and Crosby
0.5 mi

Waterloo (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Waterloo (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L22 2AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.5 miCoronation ParkMediumWalking directions to Coronation Park
0.4 miThe Beach LawnSmallWalking directions to The Beach Lawn

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
9,711.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.6(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.12(-32%)
Vehicle crime
3.4(-43%)
Other theft
2.04(-69%)
Burglary
2.04(-63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
97.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.74%
Irish
2
0.74%
Other Asian
1
0.37%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.37%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
31.56%
Level 3 (A level)
47
20.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.67%
No qualifications
31
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
50.93%
Owns outright
41
37.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.26%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.85%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Victoria

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)157
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £350K

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Victoria over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£387,500£325
Semi-Detached87£325,000£263
Terraced42£243,500£226
Flats11£170,000£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Victoria

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Victoria.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£190,337£185,000£144,950
2017£275,000£149,999£205,000£159,000
2018£277,000£161,500£204,000£170,000
2019£375,000£117,000£221,500£173,000
2020£375,000£122,500£216,000£178,000
2021£311,000£165,000£255,000£201,250
2022£382,500£130,000£272,000£220,000
2023£335,000£137,000£280,000£205,000
2024£410,000£152,500£280,000£225,000
2025£393,750£146,500£305,000£227,500
2026£478,000£170,000£301,500£246,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Victoria.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Victoria.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£294£164£138
2017£208£283£184£151
2018£187£262£182£166
2019£264£169£194£179
2020£252£171£196£170
2021£268£250£222£192
2022£271£202£239£214
2023£260£205£250£224
2024£222£234£248£212
2025£324£230£267£229
2026£319£287£254£233
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Victoria.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L22 2AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L22 2AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Aug 20253, Laurel Grove, Liverpool, L22 2AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£328,000
19 Mar 202520, Laurel Grove, Liverpool, L22 2AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
22 Aug 202523, Myrtle Grove, Liverpool, L22 2AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
19 Jan 20263, Brooke Road East, Liverpool, L22 2ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
15 Sept 202555, Brooke Road East, Liverpool, L22 2ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the L22 2AF postcode area, located within Waterloo, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L22 2AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableMerchant Taylors' Boys' SchoolOther independent school

N/A

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

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L22 2AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L22 2AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express48 Crosby Road North, Liverpool, L22 4QQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miCo-op FoodMersey Road, Sefton, L23 3AFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCo-opSefton, L22 5ADWalking directions to Co-op

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 2AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael Roche

Victoria - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Peter Dowd

Bootle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyBootleE14001113
WardVictoriaE05000953
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WaterlooE02001458
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 030EE01007103
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L22 2AF

Is L22 2AF (Waterloo) safe?

The area around L22 2AF records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 2AF?

The median sale price around L22 2AF in Waterloo is £290,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L22 2AF?

There are 14 schools close to L22 2AF, including Merchant Taylors' Boys' School, St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L22 2AF?

The closest station to L22 2AF is Blundellsands and Crosby, about 853 m away.

How deprived is the area around L22 2AF?

L22 2AF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,057 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L22 2AF (Waterloo) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L22 2AF is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Roche (Labour 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.