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L22 8QP

Marine Crescent

Church

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Detailed insights for L22 8QP

Overview

Postcode L22 8QP 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% 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 Waterloo (Merseyside), about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Waterloo has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,919 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Waterloo has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.1%

Approximately 9.1% 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 8QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Waterloo near L22 8QP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L22 8QP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Waterloo (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Waterloo (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L22 8QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0 miThe Crescent GardenMediumWalking directions to The Crescent Garden
0.2 miThe Marine GardenSmallWalking directions to The Marine Garden

Area Profile

Population
218
Population density
6,707.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.22(+24%)
Public order
13.02(+29%)
Drugs
7.81(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.86(-67%)
Shoplifting
5.21(-10%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
89.45%
Other White
7
3.21%
Irish
5
2.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.38%
Chinese
2
0.92%
Total population: 218

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
48.91%
No qualifications
27
14.67%
Level 3 (A level)
27
14.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.98%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
38.18%
Owns with a mortgage
29
26.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
21.82%
Other social rented
10
9.09%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.55%
Total households: 110

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 8QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L22 8QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 202527, Marine Crescent, Liverpool, L22 8QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£525,000
12 May 20258, East Street, Liverpool, L22 8QRTerracedFreehold£215,000
17 Feb 2025Flat 4, Lowood Court, 42, East Street, Liverpool, L22 8QRFlatsLeasehold£151,000
15 Aug 20256, Duke Street, Liverpool, L22 8QUTerracedFreehold£130,000
10 Apr 202628, Albert Road, Liverpool, L22 8QTTerracedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the L22 8QP postcode area, located within Waterloo, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L22 8QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWaterloo Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L22 8QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L22 8QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-opSefton, L22 5ADWalking directions to Co-op
0.2 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 8QP, 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 030CE01006958
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L22 8QP

Is L22 8QP (Waterloo) safe?

The area around L22 8QP records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8QP?

The median sale price around L22 8QP 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 8QP?

There are 7 schools close to L22 8QP, including St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Waterloo Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L22 8QP?

The closest station to L22 8QP is Waterloo (Merseyside), about 380 m away.

How deprived is the area around L22 8QP?

L22 8QP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,919 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L22 8QP (Waterloo) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L22 8QP 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.