Waterloo Close Crosby, Sefton
7 addresses across 1 postcode (L22), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34103712.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 A; 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 Waterloo (Merseyside), about 400 m (0.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and Rimrose Valley Country Park (116 hectares) is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rawson Road Medical Centre, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 132 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1991-1995 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
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 A (55% of about 1,000 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): Bootle and Waterloo HMO.
- 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)
- Heron House, Crosby Road North, Crosby & Hightown, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Park House, Park Road, Crosby & Hightown, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 39a, St Johns Road, Crosby & Hightown, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Land Adj To The Junction Of Hicks Road, Park Road, Crosby & Hightown, permissioned (830 m (0.5 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 10 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L22 1RH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Waterloo (Merseyside) 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Seaforth and Litherland 852,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Blundellsands and Crosby 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Road Waterloo | 330 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bootle Bus Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 19.2 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rawson Road Medical Centre | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Waterloo Dental Centre | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | First Response Team, Clock View Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Port of Liverpool Police | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.9 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Rimrose Valley Country Park 116 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,610 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brook Vale Playing Field 3.4 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6.2 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 134 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old Christ Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 160 m east. 69 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Christ Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Lake | Lake or reservoir | 500 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Grain Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Gladstone Passage | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Merrilocks Plantation | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Buckley Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| Great Burbo Bank | Wetland | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 7 |
2 of the street's 7 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 John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Waterloo Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| 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) |
| Hatton Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstore L22 1RA | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Friends of Old Christ Church L22 1RE | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Victoria Hotel L22 5PS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2021 |
| South Sefton Food Bank L22 1RB | Distributors/Transporters | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Flanagans L22 5PA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2021 |
| The Irenaeus Project L22 1RD | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Palmyra L22 1RD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Church L22 1RD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Waterloo Community Centre L22 1RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Royal Hotel L22 5PR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 230 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Home From Home Day Nursery L22 1RJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Tiny Hearts L22 1RP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Lion & Unicorn L22 5NB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2019 |
| Chung Fad L22 5PQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Arong Indian Takeaway L22 5PQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 25 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Waterloo Close (19); On or near Brunswick Mews (19); On or near Wesley Street (18); On or near Stanley Road (15); On or near Church Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 Nabzys Crosby (takeaway/sandwich shop, L22 5PE) now Awaiting inspection, was 3 Generally satisfactory found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Gate Of India (restaurant/cafe/canteen, L22 5PQ) now 4 Good, was 1 Major improvement necessary (rated 28 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings 1st Steps (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, L22 1RR) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- L22 1RH: 7 addresses of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Water Street · Water Street · Brunswick Parade · York Street · Prince Street · Marine Terrace · Stanley Road · Queen Street · The Esplanade · South View · Bath Street · Wesley Street
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.