Mill Close Crosby, Sefton
13 addresses across 1 postcode (L23), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34101916.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 6).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Sefton costs £2,583 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blundellsands and Crosby, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Liverpool Rd Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 50 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £102,500 | £102,500 | £102,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2023 | 10 L23 2UD | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2010 | 10 L23 2UD | Semi-detached | £102,500 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Sefton in 2026-27: Band D £2,583 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,722 | £2,009 | £2,296 | £2,583 | £3,157 | £3,731 | £4,305 | £5,166 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (41% of about 630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land and premises at Kilnyard Road, Crosby, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 11 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L23 2UD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blundellsands and Crosby 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hall Road 384,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Waterloo (Merseyside) 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Close Moor Park | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bootle Bus Station | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 21.5 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Liverpool Rd Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crosby Village Dental Practice | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | First Response Team, Clock View Hospital | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Port of Liverpool Police | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Great Crosby NatWest | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,660 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,690 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wayside cross 100m north of Liverpool Lodge, Little Crosby, a scheduled monument, 630 m (0.4 miles) north. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wayside cross 100m north of Liverpool Lodge, Little Crosby | Scheduled monument | 630 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Standing cross at the Harkirke 8m north west of the chapel | Scheduled monument | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Merchant Taylors School (Girls) That Portion Which Was the Original Foundation | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Crosby Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Standing cross at the junction of Green Lane and Water Street | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Ince Blundell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Burying Ground Plantation | Wood | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| The Vista | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Church Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Moor Hey Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Buckley Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Marine Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 13 |
5 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sefton: see them on the Sefton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Valewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michaels Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Inadequate (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Great Crosby Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Forefield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chesterfield High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby High School L23 2TH | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| St Michael's CE High L23 7UL | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Hearts Health Club L23 2TE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Exempt | |
| Kinsleys L23 7XJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| STUFF @ Kinsleys L23 7XJ | Manufacturers/packers | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Card Factory L23 2SF | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Param Para L23 2TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Eden L23 7XY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2021 |
| So Salsa Crosby L23 2TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Round Eight L23 2TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Fortune Capital L23 2TB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Just Wings L23 2TB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| USM News & Wine L23 2TB | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Jan 2020 |
| The Birkey L23 2TB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Speckled Frogs Playcentre L23 7XY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mill Close (13); On or near Woodend Avenue (11); On or near Willow Way (7); On or near Barncroft Place (6); On or near Little Crosby Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings STUFF @ Kinsleys (manufacturers/packers, L23 7XJ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- L23 2UD: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Barncroft Place · Longfield Walk · Willow Way · Oaklands Avenue · Mayfair Avenue · Halsall Close · Longfield Avenue · Ilford Avenue · Woodend Avenue · Manor Avenue · De Villiers Avenue · Miller Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.