Town Pop. 49,897

Living in Crosby (Sefton): Liveability Score 68/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Crosby (Sefton) is 68/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Crosby (Sefton) most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 61/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the L20 postcode district scores higher. Crosby (Sefton) leads all 4. Against the wider L20 district average of 63/100, that is 5 points above. On healthcare specifically, Crosby (Sefton) sits 9 points below the L20 district figure of 90/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the L20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 1,764 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 456 crimes

↓ 40% below national average

Public order 401 crimes

↑ 23% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 356 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Drugs 231 crimes

↑ 39% above national average

other 897 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 156 crimes
2 Supermarket 101 crimes
3 The Green 81 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³

Green Space 65

Parks Ample 37

Sports Pitches Ample 43

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Ample 11

Bowling Greens Ample 6

Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 32 in area · 47 within 4km

2Outstanding25Good1Requires Improvement2Inadequate2Ungraded

Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral UnitAlternative provision · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
All Saints Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Chesterfield High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Good
Crosby High SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
Good
Forefield Community Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Forefield Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Great Crosby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Hatton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Holy Family Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsAintree University Hospital2.9 mi

Royal Liverpool University Hospital3.9 mi

Children's A&E6.7 mi

Hospital waitsMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi

Routine referral (median)2 wks

Treated within 18 weeks100%

A&E seen within 4 hrs96.5%

7 GP surgeries in area 16 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity2,292 patients per GP

10dentists9pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)75.4%

available across Sefton

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

98.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

98.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.8%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,043 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.9%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.9%Unemployed2.9%Retired24.8%Student4.2%Other inactive12.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial41.5%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary25.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%

Home ownership65.5%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Sefton · 2026-27

A £1,722

B £2,009

C £2,296

D £2,583

E £3,157

F £3,731

G £4,305

H £5,166

Energy Merseyside & North Wales region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water United Utilities

Average bill regional £456/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Waterloo 0.6 mi

Blundellsands & Crosby 0.7 mi

Hall Road 1.4 mi

J6 M57 4.9 mi

J1 M58 5 mi

J6 M57 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 28

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 28

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8

Retail Shopping Ample 55

Takeaways Adequate 10

Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£245,000	264
Detached	£441,250	34
Semi-detached	£280,000	108
Terraced	£216,000	76
Flat / Maisonette	£167,500	46

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Crosby (Sefton) a nice place to live?

Yes, Crosby (Sefton) is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Crosby (Sefton) is 68/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Crosby (Sefton)?

Crosby (Sefton) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 4,105 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crosby (Sefton)?

Among the top-rated schools in Crosby (Sefton) are Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit and Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 32 rated schools in Crosby (Sefton) in total.

What are house prices like in Crosby (Sefton)?

The current median house price in Crosby (Sefton) is £245,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £441,250, semi-detached £280,000, terraced £216,000, flat £167,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 264 sales recorded in the past 12 months.