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City Centre South

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About

City Centre South ward encompasses the southern portion of Liverpool's central business district, extending from the commercial core towards the residential and university areas. It includes the Ropewalks district, known for its historic warehouse buildings, and the southern end of Bold Street. The area contains a significant concentration of Georgian and Victorian architecture, alongside modern residential and office developments, serving as a key administrative and educational zone within the city.

The ward is anchored by Liverpool's Central Library and World Museum on William Brown Street. A notable feature is the extensive Chinatown area, centered on Berry Street, which includes the largest Chinese arch in Europe. The southern boundary is marked by the Anglican Cathedral and its surrounding conservation area, with the ward functioning as a primary hub for student life due to the proximity of university campuses and associated amenities.

Area overview

On average City Centre South has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 18.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in City Centre South is £49,644 per year. There are 5 schools in City Centre South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in City Centre South

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£94K – £195K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £231 per square foot) in City Centre South area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,000 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City Centre South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£296,100£270
Flats64£137,500£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City Centre South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre South.
YearFlats
2016£69,840
2017£72,100
2018£87,950
2019£92,950
2020£126,475
2021£154,000
2022£154,000
2023£167,475
2024£164,000
2025£152,352
2026£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City Centre South.
YearFlats
2016£223
2017£232
2018£259
2019£243
2020£208
2021£232
2022£291
2023£313
2024£241
2025£378
2026£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City Centre South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for City Centre South 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.