The Northern Road is in Liverpool and in Sefton district. L23 2RH 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 2RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L23 2RE, L23 9AB, L23 0UF, L23 9SH, L23 2RN, L23 0UE, L23 2RW, L23 9AE, L23 2RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L23 2RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of L23 2RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.4% | 34.3% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 55.3% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.6% | 57.9% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 29.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 16.4% | 14.1% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 5.5% | -12.0% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 23.8% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 37.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.7% | 91.8% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 97.1% | 91.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 91.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Northern Road was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% lower than the Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Northern Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Manor and the 277th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sefton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 The Northern Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2026-03-02 | £221,000 |
| 106 The Northern Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-11-03 | £279,427 |
| 100 The Northern Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-01-05 | £305,525 |
| 140 The Northern Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £281,500 | 2022-10-21 | £310,881 |
| 122 The Northern Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-04-11 | £316,758 |
L23 2RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 209 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,827 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 | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Junior School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9TJ | - not rated | 377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Junior School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9SL | - not rated | 400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9SL | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 543 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | - not rated | 844 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olsen House School 85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD | - not rated | 631 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Tree School 85-87 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TD | - not rated | 681 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Merchant Taylors Junior School for Girls' and Pre-Prep 134 Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TH | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' Girls' School Liverpool Road , L23 5SP | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St. Mary's College St. Mary's College , Everest Road L23 5TW | - not rated | 799 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 280 yd | |
| All Saints Childrens Ventures Ltd | 93b Forefield Lane | 444 yd | |
| Annie's Tea Rooms | 12 Endbutt Lane | 585 yd | |
| Company Brunch & Dessert Lounge | 10 Endbutt Lane | 591 yd | |
| Brownmoor Cafe | 115 Brownmoor Lane | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endbutt | 63 Endbutt Lane | 337 yd | |
| All Saints with St Frideswyde Church Hall | Community Hub, 93B Forefield Lane | 477 yd | |
| St Peter & Paul Parochial Club | 161 Liverpool Road | 640 yd | |
| Crosby Comrades Club | 96 Liverpool Road | 672 yd | |
| The Queens Nook | 81 Liverpool Road | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Fortune | 8 Endbutt Lane | 601 yd | |
| Fongs Hot Food | 117 Brownmoor Lane | 612 yd | |
| Alexanders Sandwich Bar | 2 Endbutt Lane | 615 yd | |
| Lin's Take Away | 83 Liverpool Road | 648 yd | |
| Mikes Chip Shop | 53 Stuart Road | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 4-12 Liverpool Road | 969 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 1-3 Liverpool Road | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Crosby Primary School THE NORTHERN ROAD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College (Upper Site) LIVERPOOL ROAD | 542 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College (Lower Site) ANNEXE ANNEXE MYERS ROAD EAST | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| The Fitness Rooms ST MARYS COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE ST MARYS COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Merchant Taylors' School For Girls LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Chesterfield High School CHESTERFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Merchant Taylors' School LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 901 yd |
| The Northern Club ELM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 1,042 yd |
| Crosby High Cooperative Learning Trust DE VILLIERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Hearts Ladies Health Club (Crosby) 5-11 5-11 LITTLE CROSBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.