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L23 9SE

Brownmoor Lane

Victoria

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Detailed insights for L23 9SE

Overview

Postcode L23 9SE is located in a major urban area, within the Victoria ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Crosby East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crosby East is £54,715 per year. The nearest station is Waterloo (Merseyside), about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rimrose Valley Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.2%
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 15,501 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Crosby East has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% 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 9SE.

Flood risk

No risk

Crosby East near L23 9SE 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
8,258.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.06(-52%)
Public order
3.95(-61%)
Burglary
3.95(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.82(-84%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.82(-69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
95.92%
Other Asian
4
1.36%
Other White
4
1.36%
Chinese
1
0.34%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.34%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
33.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.73%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.73%
No qualifications
37
15.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
48.31%
Owns with a mortgage
44
37.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.78%
Other social rented
5
4.24%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

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 9SE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L23 9SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 20262, Brownmoor Close, Liverpool, L23 9YFTerracedLeasehold£115,000
04 Aug 20254, Brownmoor Close, Liverpool, L23 9YFTerracedLeasehold£110,000
16 Feb 202645, Sharples Crescent, Liverpool, L23 9YGSemi-DetachedFreehold£206,000
04 Jun 202511, Carrick Court, Nazeby Avenue, Liverpool, L23 0SNFlatsLeasehold£153,000
04 Apr 202521, Nazeby Avenue, Liverpool, L23 0SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the L23 9SE postcode area, located within Crosby East, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L23 9SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryForefield Community Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryForefield Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGreat Crosby Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 9SE, 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 025DE01007106
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L23 9SE

Is L23 9SE (Crosby East) safe?

The area around L23 9SE 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near L23 9SE?

The median sale price around L23 9SE in Crosby East is £290,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L23 9SE?

There are 20 schools close to L23 9SE, including Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School (Good), Forefield Junior School (Good) and Great Crosby Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around L23 9SE?

L23 9SE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,501 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bootle covering L23 9SE 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.