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L23 9SD

Desmond Grove

Victoria

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Overview

Postcode L23 9SD is located in a major urban area, within the Victoria area of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Crosby East area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crosby East is £54,715 per year. The median sale price in Victoria is £285,000 (around £256 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £231,750 and £350,000. The nearest station is Waterloo (Merseyside), about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rimrose Valley Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Crosby East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,418 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Crosby East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Crosby East is £54,715 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L23 9SD.

Flood risk

No risk

Crosby East near L23 9SD 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L23 9SD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Waterloo (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Waterloo (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L23 9SD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRimrose Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Rimrose Valley Park
0.2 miMoorside ParkLargeWalking directions to Moorside Park

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
7,289.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.13(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-49%)
Burglary
3.24(-42%)
Public order
3.24(-68%)
Vehicle crime
2.59(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
92.11%
Pakistani
6
1.69%
Bangladeshi
5
1.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.13%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.13%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
39.79%
Level 3 (A level)
49
17.25%
No qualifications
37
13.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
51.05%
Owns with a mortgage
52
36.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.69%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.8%
Other social rented
2
1.4%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Victoria

Median price: £285,000
Price per sq ft: £256
Sales (last 12 months): 159
Typical range (middle 50%): £232K – £350K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £256 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-Detached90£325,000£260
Terraced42£243,500£237
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£315,000£242,000
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£267£228
2026£296£287£252£248
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 9SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L23 9SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202520, South Parade, Liverpool, L23 9SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£354,000
15 Dec 20253, Haddington Road, Liverpool, L23 9AFDetachedLeasehold£420,000
16 Jun 202541, Haddington Road, Liverpool, L23 9AFOtherFreehold£8,683
27 Jun 202559, Brownmoor Lane, Liverpool, L23 0TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
26 Nov 202546, Morningside, Liverpool, L23 0UWTerracedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the L23 9SD postcode area, located within Crosby East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L23 9SD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryForefield Community Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGreat Crosby Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryForefield Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L23 9SD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L23 9SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBrownmoor Express109 Brownmoor Lane, Liverpool, L23 9SFWalking directions to Brownmoor Express

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 9SD, 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)Crosby EastE02001453
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sefton 025FE01007108
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L23 9SD

Is L23 9SD (Crosby East) safe?

The area around L23 9SD records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near L23 9SD?

The median sale price around L23 9SD in Victoria is £285,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L23 9SD?

There are 18 schools close to L23 9SD, including Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School (Good), Great Crosby Catholic Primary School (Good) and Forefield Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L23 9SD?

The closest station to L23 9SD is Waterloo (Merseyside), about 1,508 m away.

How deprived is the area around L23 9SD?

L23 9SD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,418 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L23 9SD (Crosby East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L23 9SD is Peter Dowd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Roche (Labour Party).