Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Sefton: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, Blundellsands & Crosby Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 10 km² within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around L23 3DF.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 25 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 35 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Great Crosby Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
13crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 13 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 10.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
17GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16 GP, 1 hospital, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LIVERPOOL RD MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Blundellsands & Crosby Rail Station0.5 mi
31 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.16 mi
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 18.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Coronation Park — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
15shops & libraries
- 14 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Farmfoods, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Co-op Mersey Road — 0.3 mi
In Sefton, 89% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Sefton, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near L23 3DF.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in L23.
Average sold price by property type across the L23 district, 2021–2026.
About L23 3DF
L23 3DF scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Co-op Mersey Road 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, L23 3DF is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 13,020 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 35 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is St. Mary's College, 0.2 mi away.
There were 13 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LIVERPOOL RD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is WATERLOO DAY HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
