Area guide · Merseyside

Living in Crosby (Sefton)

A snapshot of life in Crosby (Sefton), North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Crosby (Sefton) is a town in Merseyside, North West with a population of 50,218. The average house price is £304,685 and the overall crime rate is 75.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Crosby (Sefton) ranks

Population

50,218

Avg House Price

£304,685

Crime Rate

75.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

93.3%

Avg Download Speed

486 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,377

Median Age

46.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Crosby (sefton)'s detached homes (£486,641) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£172,320).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Crosby (sefton) prices have risen 59% over the last 9 years (£191,458 → £304,685).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£486,641	£405,000	23
Semi-Detached	£333,868	£346,500	60
Terraced	£215,913	£200,000	23
Flat	£172,320	£165,000	25

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Crosby (Sefton) is 75.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Crosby (sefton): violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

93.3% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	17
Primary	13
Secondary	4
% Top two bands	93.3%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Chesterfield High School	Secondary	Good
Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good
Forefield Junior School	Primary	Good
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Holy Family Catholic High School	Secondary	No rating available
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy	Secondary	No rating available
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
St Michaels Church of England Academy	Secondary	Inadequate
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
St William of York Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Ursuline Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Valewood Primary School	Primary	Good
Waterloo Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Crosby (sefton) averages 486 Mbps — 386% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Crosby (sefton) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71
% Rated C or Above	66.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,138

Demographics & Economy

Population	50,218
Median Age	46.9
Median Household Income	£27,377
Employment Rate	53.6%
Owner Occupied	66.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Crosby (sefton)?

The average house price in Crosby (sefton) is £304,685 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Crosby (sefton)?

The most affordable entry point in Crosby (sefton) is a flat, with an average price of £172,320.

Is Crosby (sefton) a safe place to live?

Crosby (sefton) has a recorded crime rate of 75.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Crosby (sefton)?

Crosby (sefton) has 17 schools in total, with 93.3% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Crosby (sefton)?

Average broadband download speeds in Crosby (sefton) are around 486 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99% of premises.

How big is Crosby (sefton)?

Crosby (sefton) is a settlement in Merseyside with a population of approximately 50,218.

Most compared with

How does Crosby (Sefton) stack up against its neighbours?

Aintree

Crosby (Sefton)

House price: £217,565 · £304,685
Crime rate: 76.1 · 75.9
Distance: 3.4 mi

Appley Bridge

Crosby (Sefton)

House price: £265,435 · £304,685
Crime rate: 92.4 · 75.9
Distance: 14.4 mi

Banks

Crosby (Sefton)

House price: £272,518 · £304,685
Crime rate: 48 · 75.9
Distance: 14.1 mi

Bebington

Crosby (Sefton)

House price: £219,276 · £304,685
Crime rate: 69.9 · 75.9
Distance: 9.8 mi

Billinge

Crosby (Sefton)

House price: £261,331 · £304,685
Crime rate: 86.8 · 75.9
Distance: 12.9 mi

Birkenhead

Crosby (Sefton)

House price: £154,135 · £304,685
Crime rate: 69.9 · 75.9
Distance: 6.8 mi

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