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L23 2XF

De Villiers Avenue

Manor

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Detailed insights for L23 2XF

Overview

Postcode L23 2XF is located in a major urban area, within the Manor ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Hightown & Thornton area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.6 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 Hightown & Thornton is £51,084 per year. The nearest station is Blundellsands and Crosby, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Hightown & Thornton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,858 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hightown & Thornton has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.7%

Approximately 25.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hightown & Thornton is £51,084 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L23 2XF.

Flood risk

No risk

Hightown & Thornton near L23 2XF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L23 2XF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Blundellsands and Crosby

N/A

Walking directions to Blundellsands and Crosby

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
4,529.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.12(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.88(-34%)
Public order
5.94(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.2(-42%)
Other crime
2.23(-10%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
96.79%
Other White
5
1.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.64%
Irish
2
0.64%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
38.49%
No qualifications
43
16.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.34%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
35.53%
Owns with a mortgage
44
28.95%
Other social rented
24
15.79%
Social rents from council
15
9.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.87%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Manor

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £370K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,407,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Manor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£442,500£294
Semi-Detached65£278,014£264
Terraced20£190,000£223
Flats6£120,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Manor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Manor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,500£115,000£180,000£131,000
2017£340,000£115,000£205,000£151,000
2018£265,000£110,500£190,000£130,000
2019£333,250£120,000£210,000£151,500
2020£310,000£150,000£220,000£147,250
2021£330,250£70,000£240,000£181,375
2022£347,000£140,000£271,000£205,000
2023£312,000£147,500£251,875£188,000
2024£421,125£180,000£271,375£205,000
2025£430,000£127,750£280,000£190,950
2026£705,000£138,500£265,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Manor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Manor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£146£181£148
2017£201£148£175£134
2018£207£141£189£143
2019£245£167£197£171
2020£231£202£211£171
2021£259£148£232£207
2022£278£175£256£248
2023£292£203£254£219
2024£296£257£252£255
2025£304£203£259£229
2026£286£181£273£260
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Manor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L23 2XF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L23 2XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Feb 202582C, De Villiers Avenue, Liverpool, L23 2XFFlatsLeasehold£80,000
09 May 202512, Halsall Close, Liverpool, L23 2TRSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
21 Nov 202535, Moorland Avenue, Liverpool, L23 2SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
06 Nov 202573, Moor Lane, Liverpool, L23 2SGDetachedFreehold£480,000
17 Apr 20268, Durban Avenue, Liverpool, L23 2SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the L23 2XF postcode area, located within Hightown & Thornton, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L23 2XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCrosby High SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt Michael's Church of England High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L23 2XF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L23 2XF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's1-3 Liverpool Road, Liverpool, L23 2SAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miFarmfoods4-12 Liverpool Road, Liverpool, L23 5SFWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 L23 2XF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dominic James McNabb

Manor - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Bill Esterson

Sefton Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSeftonE08000014
Parliamentary ConstituencySefton CentralE14001463
WardManorE05000944
ParishSefton, unparished areaE43000168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hightown & ThorntonE02001449
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 021BE01007022
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L23 2XF

Is L23 2XF (Hightown & Thornton) safe?

The area around L23 2XF 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L23 2XF?

The median sale price around L23 2XF in Hightown & Thornton is £280,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L23 2XF?

There are 17 schools close to L23 2XF, including Crosby High School (Good), St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Michael's Church of England High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L23 2XF?

The closest station to L23 2XF is Blundellsands and Crosby, about 1,515 m away.

How deprived is the area around L23 2XF?

L23 2XF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,858 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L23 2XF (Hightown & Thornton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering L23 2XF is Bill Esterson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dominic James McNabb (Labour 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.