The Northern Road is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L23 2RD is located in the Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bootle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Northern Road, Liverpool, L23 2RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L23 2RQ, L23 2RJ, L23 2RR, L23 2RS, L23 2XH, L23 2RE, L23 0UQ, L23 2RH, L23 0UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L23 2RD has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.9% | 34.2% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 48.9% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.7% | 50% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 13.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 13.2% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 18.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 37.6% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.1% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.5% | 97.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 75.7% | 46.2% | 29.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 0.6% | 6.0% | -5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Northern Road was 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% lower than the Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Northern Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Manor and the 452nd highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 The Northern Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-04-30 | £305,000 |
| 79 The Northern Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2022-06-17 | £345,451 |
| 83 The Northern Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-12-17 | £326,220 |
| 87 The Northern Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2021-09-09 | £303,469 |
| 99 The Northern Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2021-04-01 | £332,048 |
L23 2RD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
L23 2RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Crosby Catholic Primary School The Northern Road , Sefton L23 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 130 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Junior School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9SL | 4out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School Cooks Road , Crosby L23 2TB | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valewood Primary School Sherwood Avenue , Crosby L23 7YG | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic College Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | 2out of 4 | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School St Michael's Road , L23 7UL | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Litherland High School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 2out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Taylors' Girls' School Liverpool Road , L23 5SP | - not rated | 594 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St. Mary's College Everest Road , Crosby L23 5TW | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosby High School De Villiers Avenue , Crosby L23 2TH | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Boys' School Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 0QP | - not rated | 955 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel New Life Centre | 20 Seafield Avenue | 326 yd | |
| All Saints Childrens Ventures Ltd | 93b Forefield Lane | 434 yd | |
| Annie's Tea Rooms | 12 Endbutt Lane | 517 yd | |
| Company Brunch & Dessert Lounge | 10 Endbutt Lane | 523 yd | |
| Liverpool Road Social | 113a Liverpool Road | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints with St Frideswyde Church Hall | Community Hub, 93B Forefield Lane | 424 yd | |
| Endbutt | 63 Endbutt Lane | 478 yd | |
| The Queens Nook | 81 Liverpool Road | 594 yd | |
| Crosby Comrades Club | 96 Liverpool Road | 634 yd | |
| St Peter & Paul Parochial Club | 161 Liverpool Road | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Fortune | 8 Endbutt Lane | 533 yd | |
| Alexanders Sandwich Bar | 2 Endbutt Lane | 549 yd | |
| Lin's Take Away | 83 Liverpool Road | 556 yd | |
| Fongs Hot Food | 117 Brownmoor Lane | 686 yd | |
| The Good Catch | 9 Liverpool Road | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 4-12 Liverpool Road | 804 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 1-3 Liverpool Road | 838 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 251 Moor Lane | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Crosby Primary School THE NORTHERN ROAD | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College (Upper Site) LIVERPOOL ROAD | 578 yd | |
| The Fitness Rooms ST MARYS COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE ST MARYS COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Merchant Taylors' School For Girls LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College (Lower Site) ANNEXE ANNEXE MYERS ROAD EAST | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| The Northern Club ELM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 834 yd |
| Crosby High Cooperative Learning Trust DE VILLIERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Chesterfield High School CHESTERFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Hearts Ladies Health Club (Crosby) 5-11 5-11 LITTLE CROSBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Merchant Taylors' School LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 993 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 300.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.