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L22 5RN

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Church

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Detailed insights for L22 5RN

Overview

Postcode L22 5RN is located in a major urban area, within the Church ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Seaforth North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.4 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 Seaforth North is £36,906 per year. The nearest station is Waterloo (Merseyside), about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Crescent Garden.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
46%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Seaforth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,498 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Seaforth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46%

Approximately 46.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Seaforth North is £36,906 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L22 5RN.

Flood risk

No risk

Seaforth North near L22 5RN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L22 5RN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Waterloo (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Waterloo (Merseyside)
0.8 mi

Seaforth and Litherland

N/A

Walking directions to Seaforth and Litherland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L22 5RN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe Crescent GardenMediumWalking directions to The Crescent Garden
0.3 miThe Marine GardenSmallWalking directions to The Marine Garden

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
266.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.25(+72%)
Public order
17.18(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.36(-26%)
Other theft
10.81(+64%)
Drugs
9.54(+145%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
92.83%
Other White
6
2.39%
Irish
5
1.99%
Chinese
2
0.8%
Indian
2
0.8%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
33.03%
No qualifications
45
20.36%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
64
42.67%
Owns outright
28
18.67%
Owns with a mortgage
27
18%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.67%
Social rents from council
5
3.33%
Total households: 150

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L22 5RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L22 5RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 2025Flat 3, 9, Cambridge Road, Liverpool, L22 1RRFlatsLeasehold£150,000
21 Feb 2025Flat 6, Marina House, 13, Cambridge Road, Liverpool, L22 1RRFlatsLeasehold£100,000
21 Nov 202523, Waterloo Road, Liverpool, L22 1RESemi-DetachedFreehold£86,000
09 May 2025Flat 2, Rowan Place, 8, Alexandra Road, Liverpool, L22 1RJFlatsLeasehold£120,000
04 Apr 2025Flat 9, St Andrews Court, 52, Great Georges Road, Liverpool, L22 1RDFlatsLeasehold£96,800

Schools

In the L22 5RN postcode area, located within Seaforth North, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L22 5RN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryRimrose Hope CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryWaterloo Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L22 5RN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L22 5RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miIcelandLorne Road, Sefton, L22 0LYWalking directions to Iceland

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 5RN, 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)Seaforth NorthE02001460
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 032CE01006957
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about L22 5RN

Is L22 5RN (Seaforth North) safe?

The area around L22 5RN records about 130 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L22 5RN?

The median sale price around L22 5RN in Seaforth North is £212,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L22 5RN?

There are 6 schools close to L22 5RN, including Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Waterloo 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 5RN?

The closest station to L22 5RN is Waterloo (Merseyside), about 670 m away.

How deprived is the area around L22 5RN?

L22 5RN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,498 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L22 5RN (Seaforth North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L22 5RN is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Neil Anthony Doolin (Green Party).

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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.