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L23 3AT

College Road

Victoria

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Detailed insights for L23 3AT

Overview

Postcode L23 3AT is located in a major urban area, within the Victoria area of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Brighton le Sands & Crosby West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 median sale price in Victoria is £284,300 (around £260 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £350,000. The nearest station is Blundellsands and Crosby, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Brighton le Sands & Crosby West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,142 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Brighton le Sands & Crosby West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.8%

Approximately 10.8% 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 L23 3AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Brighton le Sands & Crosby West near L23 3AT 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L23 3AT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Blundellsands and Crosby

N/A

Walking directions to Blundellsands and Crosby
0.9 mi

Waterloo (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Waterloo (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L23 3AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.3 miCoronation ParkMediumWalking directions to Coronation Park
0.1 miAlexandra ParkSmallWalking directions to Alexandra Park

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
6,349.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.06(-62%)
Shoplifting
12.72(+120%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.38(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.02(-66%)
Public order
6.02(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
92.15%
Other White
12
4.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.24%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.41%
Total population: 242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
36.14%
No qualifications
36
17.82%
Level 3 (A level)
36
17.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.41%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
38.33%
Owns with a mortgage
33
27.5%
Owns outright
20
16.67%
Other social rented
10
8.33%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Victoria

Median price: £284,300
Price per sq ft: £260
Sales (last 12 months): 177
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £350K

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £284,300 (about £260 per square foot) in Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £578,000.

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
Detached14£366,500£324
Semi-Detached103£325,000£261
Terraced47£245,000£240
Flats13£165,000£274

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£387,500£146,500£305,000£225,000
2026£399,000£165,000£310,000£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£315£230£266£228
2026£296£287£253£246
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 L23 3AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L23 3AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 2025First Floor Flat, 154, College Road, Liverpool, L23 3DPOtherFreehold£340,000
25 Jun 2025Flat 2, 154B, College Road, Liverpool, L23 3DPFlatsLeasehold£180,000
25 Jun 2025Flat 1, 154B, College Road, Liverpool, L23 3DPFlatsLeasehold£160,000
31 Jul 202614, Warwick Avenue, Liverpool, L23 3BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
25 Jun 2026Flat 1, Collside Court, 117, College Road, Liverpool, L23 3ASFlatsLeasehold£60,000

Schools

In the L23 3AT postcode area, located within Brighton le Sands & Crosby West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for L23 3AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableSt. Mary's CollegeOther independent school
0.4 miPrimarySt Nicholas Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.4 miNot applicableMerchant Taylors' SchoolsOther independent school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L23 3AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L23 3AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op FoodCollege Road, Sefton, L23 3ATWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miFarmfoods4-12 Liverpool Road, Liverpool, L23 5SFWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sefton district.

Band A£1,722
Band B£2,009
Band C£2,296
Band D£2,583
Band E£3,157
Band F£3,731
Band G£4,305
Band H£5,166

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 3AT, 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)Brighton le Sands & Crosby WestE02001456
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 028EE01007109
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L23 3AT

Is L23 3AT (Brighton le Sands & Crosby West) safe?

The area around L23 3AT records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L23 3AT?

The median sale price around L23 3AT in Victoria is £284,300 (about £260 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L23 3AT?

There are 16 schools close to L23 3AT, including St. Mary's College, St Nicholas Church of England Primary School (Good) and Merchant Taylors' Schools. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to L23 3AT?

The closest station to L23 3AT is Blundellsands and Crosby, about 437 m away.

How deprived is the area around L23 3AT?

L23 3AT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,142 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L23 3AT (Brighton le Sands & Crosby West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L23 3AT is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Roche (Labour Party).