Affluence in L23 2XB
How L23 2XB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Hightown & Thornton
- Council
- Sefton
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,394 (2024)
L23 2XBLiverpool
How well off L23 2XB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the L23 2XB area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment6.0
- Employment7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Income9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Crime10.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the L23 2XB area is broadly in line with that, at 52.8%. 33% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the L23 2XB area is above that, at 44.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the L23 2XB area is above that, at 38.9%. 12.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood L23 2XB sits in (Hightown & Thornton): about 1,394 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.