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About

County ward is situated in Liverpool's city centre, covering a significant portion of the commercial and civic core. The area includes key landmarks such as Liverpool Town Hall, the Royal Liver Building, and the historic Liverpool One shopping complex. It is a primary hub for business, retail, and local government functions, characterised by a dense concentration of offices and shops.

The ward stretches along the waterfront of the River Mersey, encompassing the Pier Head, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This location is defined by the iconic trio of the Liver, Cunard, and Port of Liverpool buildings, known locally as the Three Graces. The area functions as a major transport interchange for buses and ferries, connecting the city centre to other parts of Merseyside.

Area overview

On average County has very high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in County is £34,638 per year. The median sale price in County is £125,000 (around £140 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £105,000 and £156,000. There are 5 schools in County: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in County

Median price: £125,000

Price per sq ft: £140

Sales (last 12 months): 71

Typical range (middle 50%): £105K – £156K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £140 per square foot) in County area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £240,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in County over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	5	£147,000	£153	£134,400	£140,000	£183,000	£228,600
Terraced	64	£125,000	£139	£70,300	£105,000	£155,500	£196,700
Flats	2	£70,500	£162	£66,450	£68,250	£72,750	£74,550

10-year price trendmedian sale price in County

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in County.
Year	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£122,000	£57,000
2017	£93,500	£55,000
2018	£147,000	£61,000
2019	£118,000	£65,000
2020	£111,000	£69,250
2021	£152,500	£85,000
2022	£155,500	£90,000
2023	£140,000	£95,000
2024	£164,000	£95,125
2025	£201,500	£122,000
2026	£140,000	£125,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in County.
Year	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£121	£67
2017	£76	£64
2018	£142	£72
2019	£97	£74
2020	£105	£79
2021	£115	£94
2022	£125	£108
2023	£131	£108
2024	£144	£106
2025	£130	£128
2026	£153	£140

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district.

Band A£1,782

Band B£2,079

Band C£2,377

Band D£2,674

Band E£3,268

Band F£3,862

Band G£4,456

Band H£5,347

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for County ward.

Local councillors

Bernard Edward Packenham

County - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

John William Jennings