Belle Vale is a residential area located in the southeast of Liverpool, approximately 6 miles from the city center. The area is known for its post-war housing, with a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Belle Vale Shopping Centre serves as a local hub, offering convenience stores, supermarkets, and essential services. The area is well-connected by public transport, with regular bus routes linking it to nearby districts and the city center.
Green spaces like Belle Vale Park provide recreational opportunities, with playgrounds and open areas for outdoor activities. The area has several schools, making it a practical choice for families. While primarily residential, Belle Vale has seen gradual redevelopment efforts to improve infrastructure and amenities. Its proximity to Gateacre and Childwall offers easy access to additional shopping and leisure options.
Area overview
On average Belle Vale has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Belle Vale is £30,600 per year. There are 6 schools in Belle Vale: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Belle Vale Population
8,178
Population density
4,444.3 per km²
Demographics
British
7,343
89.81%
Other White
194
2.37%
Irish
88
1.08%
White and Black African (mixed)
76
0.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
67
0.82%
Total population: 8,176
Christian
5,300
64.82%
No religion
2,286
27.96%
Not answered
395
4.83%
Muslim
111
1.36%
Other religion
39
0.48%
Total population: 8,177
No qualifications
2,212
32.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,352
20.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,053
15.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
875
13.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
671
10.01%
Total 16+ residents: 6,706
Employed
3,127
46.63%
Retired
1,597
23.81%
Long-term sick or disabled
739
11.02%
Looking after home or family
346
5.16%
Student
281
4.19%
Total 16+ residents: 6,706
Housing
Other social rented
1,489
39.22%
Owns outright
819
21.57%
Owns with a mortgage
786
20.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
246
6.48%
Social rents from council
236
6.22%
Total households: 3,797
Terraced
1,730
45.59%
Semi-detached
1,339
35.28%
Purpose-built flat
498
13.12%
Detached
212
5.59%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
6
0.16%
Total households: 3,795
Property prices in Belle Vale
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Belle Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,750 up to £313,500.
