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About

Canning ward sits in the southern part of Liverpool city centre, bordering the River Mersey. The area encompasses the historic Georgian Quarter, characterised by its grid of streets lined with terraced houses. It is a residential and academic hub, anchored by the University of Liverpool's main campus and student accommodations. The southern boundary meets the expansive greenery of Sefton Park, providing a significant open space for the community.

The ward includes the grand Anglican Cathedral, a prominent landmark on St James Mount. Its streets are a mix of converted townhouses, modern apartments, and institutional buildings. The area's layout and architecture are directly shaped by its academic and historical functions, with a consistent population of students and long-term residents. The Philharmonic Hall on Hope Street is a key cultural venue within its boundaries.

Area overview

On average Canning has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 40.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Canning is £42,767 per year.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
40.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Canning

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£124K – £300K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Canning area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canning over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced5£645,000£337
Semi-Detached1£260,000£331
Flats22£155,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canning

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canning.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£59,950£499,950
2017£84,250£500,000
2018£124,950£465,000
2019£120,000£420,000
2020£117,000£227,500
2021£118,000£400,000
2022£120,000£542,000
2023£142,000£470,000
2024£165,000£658,750
2025£140,000£660,000
2026£155,000£312,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canning.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canning.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£40£214
2017£139£242
2018£308£230
2019£182£187
2020£183£181
2021£188£235
2022£194£259
2023£224£259
2024£211£291
2025£204£314
2026£241£592
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canning.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canning in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.