Postcode L23 9YJ is located in a major urban area, within the Manor ward of Sefton in the North West region, and forms part of the Hightown & Thornton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hightown & Thornton is £51,084 per year. The nearest station is Blundellsands and Crosby, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Moorside Park.
Hightown & Thornton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Hightown & Thornton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hightown & Thornton is £51,084 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from L23 9YJ.
Hightown & Thornton near L23 9YJ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Moorside Park | Large | Walking directions to Moorside Park |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,407,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £442,500 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £278,014 | £264 |
| Terraced | 20 | £190,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 6 | £120,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249,500 | £115,000 | £180,000 | £131,000 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £115,000 | £205,000 | £151,000 |
| 2018 | £265,000 | £110,500 | £190,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £333,250 | £120,000 | £210,000 | £151,500 |
| 2020 | £310,000 | £150,000 | £220,000 | £147,250 |
| 2021 | £330,250 | £70,000 | £240,000 | £181,375 |
| 2022 | £347,000 | £140,000 | £271,000 | £205,000 |
| 2023 | £312,000 | £147,500 | £251,875 | £188,000 |
| 2024 | £421,125 | £180,000 | £271,375 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £430,000 | £127,750 | £280,000 | £190,950 |
| 2026 | £705,000 | £138,500 | £265,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £203 | £146 | £181 | £148 |
| 2017 | £201 | £148 | £175 | £134 |
| 2018 | £207 | £141 | £189 | £143 |
| 2019 | £245 | £167 | £197 | £171 |
| 2020 | £231 | £202 | £211 | £171 |
| 2021 | £259 | £148 | £232 | £207 |
| 2022 | £278 | £175 | £256 | £248 |
| 2023 | £292 | £203 | £254 | £219 |
| 2024 | £296 | £257 | £252 | £255 |
| 2025 | £304 | £203 | £259 | £229 |
| 2026 | £286 | £181 | £273 | £260 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L23 9YJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | 20, Millcroft, Liverpool, L23 9XJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £278,014 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 3, Millcroft, Liverpool, L23 9XJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 14, Millcroft, Liverpool, L23 9XJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 19, Millcroft, Liverpool, L23 9XJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2025 | 15, Millcroft, Liverpool, L23 9XJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £332,000 |
In the L23 9YJ postcode area, located within Hightown & Thornton, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L23 9YJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 201 Moor Lane, Liverpool, L23 4TW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 23 Edge Lane, Liverpool, L23 4TE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 9YJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dominic James McNabb
Manor - Elected 2 May 2024
Bill Esterson
Sefton Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L23 9YJ records about 18 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around L23 9YJ in Hightown & Thornton is £280,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to L23 9YJ, including Holy Family Catholic High School (Good), St William of York Catholic Primary School (Good) and Forefield Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
L23 9YJ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,210 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 9YJ is Bill Esterson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dominic James McNabb (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.