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L23 3AZ

Sunnyside Road

Victoria

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Overview

Postcode L23 3AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Victoria ward 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 nearest station is Blundellsands and Crosby, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 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
19.6%
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 13,020 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most 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

19.6%

Approximately 19.6% 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 3AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Brighton le Sands & Crosby West near L23 3AZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L23 3AZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Blundellsands and Crosby

N/A

Walking directions to Blundellsands and Crosby
0.7 mi

Waterloo (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Waterloo (Merseyside)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
11,860.5 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
287
93.18%
Other White
6
1.95%
Other
5
1.62%
Irish
4
1.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.65%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
29.96%
Level 3 (A level)
56
22.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.57%
No qualifications
35
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.12%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
31.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
22.78%
Owns outright
34
21.52%
Other social rented
29
18.35%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.43%
Total households: 158

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 L23 3AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L23 3AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 202516, Sunnyside Road, Liverpool, L23 3AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£196,000
29 Aug 202531, Sunnyside Road, Liverpool, L23 3AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
03 Jun 202543, Sunnyside Road, Liverpool, L23 3AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£337,500
11 Aug 20258, Winchester Avenue, Liverpool, L22 2ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
17 Jul 202513, Jubilee Road, Liverpool, L23 3BDTerracedFreehold£146,500

Schools

In the L23 3AZ postcode area, located within Brighton le Sands & Crosby West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L23 3AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Nicholas Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableMerchant Taylors' Boys' SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSt. Mary's CollegeOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L23 3AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L23 3AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 L23 3AZ, 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 3AZ

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

The area around L23 3AZ 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near L23 3AZ?

The median sale price around L23 3AZ in Brighton le Sands & Crosby West is £290,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L23 3AZ?

There are 15 schools close to L23 3AZ, including St Nicholas Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Merchant Taylors' Boys' School and St. Mary's College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L23 3AZ?

The closest station to L23 3AZ is Blundellsands and Crosby, about 565 m away.

How deprived is the area around L23 3AZ?

L23 3AZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,020 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L23 3AZ 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.