Postcode L23 8SW is located in a major urban area, within the Blundellsands ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Blundellsands area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blundellsands is £55,763 per year. The nearest station is Blundellsands and Crosby, about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Blundellsands has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,689 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Blundellsands has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blundellsands is £55,763 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L23 8SW.
Blundellsands near L23 8SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blundellsands and Crosby located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blundellsands and Crosby | N/A | Walking directions to Blundellsands and Crosby |
| 0.5 mi | Hall Road | N/A | Walking directions to Hall Road |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Blundellsands area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £1,175,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £570,000 | £344 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £287,500 | £288 |
| Terraced | 13 | £217,000 | £244 |
| Flats | 53 | £180,000 | £226 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £450,000 | £160,500 | £183,000 | £167,000 |
| 2017 | £460,000 | £154,000 | £250,000 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £505,000 | £160,000 | £224,500 | £162,000 |
| 2019 | £530,000 | £158,000 | £300,050 | £154,750 |
| 2020 | £499,975 | £140,000 | £280,250 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | £577,500 | £160,000 | £340,000 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | £650,000 | £160,000 | £331,000 | £211,000 |
| 2023 | £635,000 | £167,000 | £347,000 | £278,290 |
| 2024 | £660,000 | £175,000 | £333,500 | £215,000 |
| 2025 | £655,000 | £175,000 | £330,000 | £235,000 |
| 2026 | £520,000 | £191,250 | £252,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217 | £178 | £177 | £153 |
| 2017 | £202 | £182 | £182 | £170 |
| 2018 | £223 | £188 | £200 | £186 |
| 2019 | £251 | £186 | £198 | £202 |
| 2020 | £266 | £179 | £218 | £191 |
| 2021 | £282 | £191 | £234 | £204 |
| 2022 | £288 | £210 | £250 | £239 |
| 2023 | £334 | £217 | £259 | £250 |
| 2024 | £351 | £213 | £257 | £265 |
| 2025 | £305 | £225 | £292 | £243 |
| 2026 | £366 | £237 | £294 | £218 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L23 8SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2025 | 80, College Road North, Liverpool, L23 8UU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £646,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 16, St Michaels Road, Liverpool, L23 8SD | Detached | Freehold | £810,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 41, St Anthonys Road, Liverpool, L23 8TW | Detached | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 29, College Road North, Liverpool, L23 8UR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £675,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 47, College Road North, Liverpool, L23 8UR | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the L23 8SW postcode area, located within Blundellsands, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Sefton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L23 8SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Roscoe
Blundellsands - Elected 19 Jun 2025
Bill Esterson
Sefton Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L23 8SW records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around L23 8SW in Blundellsands is £240,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to L23 8SW, including Valewood Primary School (Good), Ursuline Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Michael's Church of England High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L23 8SW is Blundellsands and Crosby, about 597 m away.
L23 8SW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,689 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sefton Central covering L23 8SW is Bill Esterson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Roscoe (Labour Party).
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.