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L22 9QB

St Johns Road

Victoria

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Detailed insights for L22 9QB

Overview

Postcode L22 9QB 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Waterloo has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,961 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Waterloo has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 226 ft away from L22 9QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Waterloo near L22 9QB 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L22 9QB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Waterloo (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Waterloo (Merseyside)
0.8 mi

Blundellsands and Crosby

N/A

Walking directions to Blundellsands and Crosby

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L22 9QB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.3 miThe Crescent GardenMediumWalking directions to The Crescent Garden
0.4 miThe Marine GardenSmallWalking directions to The Marine Garden

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
13,493.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.57(-34%)
Public order
7.3(-28%)
Shoplifting
5.98(+3%)
Other theft
4.65(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.65(-74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
90.26%
Indian
7
2.27%
Irish
6
1.95%
Other White
6
1.95%
Roma
4
1.3%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
35.25%
Level 3 (A level)
54
22.13%
No qualifications
46
18.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
41.88%
Owns outright
35
29.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
20.51%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.42%
Social rents from council
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

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 9QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L22 9QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202536A, St Johns Road, Liverpool, L22 9QGTerracedFreehold£150,000
11 Mar 202615, Birchdale Road, Liverpool, L22 9QXFlatsLeasehold£115,000
26 Feb 202523, Birchdale Road, Liverpool, L22 9QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£246,500
31 Jul 20252, Somerville Road, Liverpool, L22 9QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
20 Jun 202544, Somerville Road, Liverpool, L22 9QZTerracedFreehold£222,500

Schools

In the L22 9QB postcode area, located within Waterloo, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L22 9QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWaterloo Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L22 9QB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L22 9QB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-opSefton, L22 5ADWalking directions to Co-op
0.2 miIcelandLorne Road, Sefton, L22 0LYWalking directions to Iceland
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 9QB, 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 030DE01007102
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L22 9QB

Is L22 9QB (Waterloo) safe?

The area around L22 9QB records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9QB?

The median sale price around L22 9QB 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 9QB?

There are 10 schools close to L22 9QB, including St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School (Good) and Waterloo Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L22 9QB?

The closest station to L22 9QB is Waterloo (Merseyside), about 366 m away.

How deprived is the area around L22 9QB?

L22 9QB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,961 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L22 9QB (Waterloo) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L22 9QB 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.