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L22 7RF

Oxford Road

Church

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Overview

Postcode L22 7RF is located in a major urban area, within the Church ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Brighton le Sands & Crosby West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brighton le Sands & Crosby West is £51,871 per year. The nearest station is Waterloo (Merseyside), about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Brighton le Sands & Crosby West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,364 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Brighton le Sands & Crosby West has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Brighton le Sands & Crosby West is £51,871 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L22 7RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Brighton le Sands & Crosby West near L22 7RF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L22 7RF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Waterloo (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Waterloo (Merseyside)
0.6 mi

Blundellsands and Crosby

N/A

Walking directions to Blundellsands and Crosby

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L22 7RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.5 miThe Crescent GardenMediumWalking directions to The Crescent Garden
0.2 miThe Beach LawnSmallWalking directions to The Beach Lawn

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
8,814.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.09(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.68(-13%)
Vehicle crime
6.53(+9%)
Public order
5.88(-42%)
Drugs
4.57(+17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
335
93.06%
Other White
9
2.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.11%
Other
4
1.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.83%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
31.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
18.75%
No qualifications
50
16.45%
Level 3 (A level)
43
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
37.41%
Owns outright
46
33.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
20.14%
Other social rented
7
5.04%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.32%
Total households: 139

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 7RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L22 7RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202590, Oxford Road, Liverpool, L22 7RFOtherFreehold£162,500
06 Mar 202611, Gordon Avenue, Liverpool, L22 7SATerracedFreehold£255,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 15, Oxford Court, 68, Oxford Road, Liverpool, L22 7SGFlatsLeasehold£120,000
03 Mar 202521, Courtenay Avenue, Liverpool, L22 7RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
08 May 2026Flat 3, 18, Courtenay Road, Liverpool, L22 7RHFlatsLeasehold£115,000

Schools

In the L22 7RF postcode area, located within Brighton le Sands & Crosby West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L22 7RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Nicholas Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L22 7RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L22 7RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-opSefton, L22 5ADWalking directions to Co-op
0.5 miCo-op FoodMersey Road, Sefton, L23 3AFWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 7RF, 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)Brighton le Sands & Crosby WestE02001456
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 028CE01006954
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L22 7RF

Is L22 7RF (Brighton le Sands & Crosby West) safe?

The area around L22 7RF records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near L22 7RF?

The median sale price around L22 7RF in Brighton le Sands & Crosby West is £212,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L22 7RF?

There are 11 schools close to L22 7RF, including St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L22 7RF?

The closest station to L22 7RF is Waterloo (Merseyside), about 875 m away.

How deprived is the area around L22 7RF?

L22 7RF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,364 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L22 7RF (Brighton le Sands & Crosby West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L22 7RF 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.