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About

Gateacre is a suburban district situated in the southeast of Liverpool, bordering the borough of Knowsley. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing and older, traditional properties. Its layout includes several local parks and green spaces, providing recreational areas for residents. The district functions with its own local shopping centre on Grange Lane, serving everyday needs.

The area maintains a distinct historical character, centred around the Gateacre Village conservation area. This preserved section features sandstone buildings, a village green, and the 18th-century St. Stephen's Church. The former Gateacre Brewery, now converted into apartments, stands as a reminder of the area's past industrial activity. It is connected to the wider city by several bus routes, offering a quieter alternative to the central urban environment.

Area overview

On average Gateacre has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gateacre is £53,547 per year. There are 1 schools in Gateacre: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gateacre is home to around 6,326 people, with a population density of about 3,631.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gateacre Population
6,326
Population density
3,631.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.7(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.17(-67%)
Public order
3.95(-61%)
Vehicle crime
3.32(-45%)
Shoplifting
3(-47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,608
88.62%
Indian
143
2.26%
Other White
137
2.16%
Chinese
75
1.19%
Irish
70
1.11%
Total population: 6,328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,252
42.65%
No qualifications
849
16.08%
Level 3 (A level)
827
15.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
615
11.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
398
7.54%
Total 16+ residents: 5,280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,350
48.32%
Owns with a mortgage
1,017
36.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
228
8.16%
Other social rented
105
3.76%
Other forms of private rent
51
1.83%
Total households: 2,794

Property prices in Gateacre

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Gateacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gateacre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£450,000
Flats9£110,000
Semi-Detached30£337,500
Terraced9£215,000

10 years median price trend in Gateacre

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gateacre.

All postcodes in Gateacre

L251PQ

Wallgate Way

L251PB

Gateacre Park Drive

L254RX

Redwing Lane

L256ED

Baroncroft Road

L253QD

Killester Road

L253QE

South Station Road

L254AH

Bloomsbury Avenue

L254SZ

Woolton Road

L252QB

Belle Vale Road

L253PS

Vyner Road North

L253PW

Grangeside

L254SN

Hathaway Close

L254TL

Rockbourne Avenue

L255LA

Gateacre Rise

L256DN

Cresttor Road

L255NY

Orient Drive

L253QQ

South Station Road

L253SL

Hollymead Close

L253PH

Halewood Road

L254RZ

Grange Lane

L255PX

Cherry Vale

L256JR

Winhill

L251RW

Gateacre Park Drive

L255LB

Chartmount Way

L253PZ

Station Road

L255JT

Glenrose Road

L256JJ

Longworth Way

L254SP

Leybourne Close

L254SU

Grangemeadow Road

L254TA

Rosehill Court

L254UB

Fieldfare Close

L256DB

Church Road

L256HY

Woodview Road

L251PS

Headbourne Close

L253PB

Gateacre Brow

L253PJ

Halewood Close

L253PR

Grangeside

L253QL

Ashurst Close

L254RP

Greendale Road

L254SB

Grange Lane

L254UA

Cuckoo Close

L256DT

Woolton Park

L253PA

Gateacre Brow

L254AJ

Chantry Road

L254RW

Blackwood Avenue

L254RY

Siskin Green

L254UH

Cuckoo Way

L256JA

Woolton Hill Road

L254RD

Woolton Hill Road

L254SY

Woolton Road

L254TX

Downham Way

L251PW

Childwall Lane

L253PN

Grangeside

L254ST

Hathaway Road

L254TH

Rockbourne Green

L255LD

Grange Lane

L254SA

Grange Lane

L254SH

Escor Road

L254UD

Dunnock Close

L256EQ

Beaconsfield Road

L251PF

Gateacre Park Drive

L254AG

Rose Brow

L255PU

Grange Weint

L251PN

Childwall Lane

L254AB

Nottingdale Avenue

L256HT

Church Road

L253PE

Sandfield Road

L254SW

Leybourne Road

L254TE

Rosehill Court

L255QG

Oakgrove Gardens

L251PL

Childwall Lane

L254TF

Rosehill Court

L254SE

Grange Way

L256DF

Church Road

L253TA

Cuckoo Lane

L253QJ

Oakfield Avenue

L254TP

Quickswood Drive

L255JZ

Grange Lane

L256EB

Tower Way

L251PA

Gateacre Park Drive

L254RA

Rose Brow

L251PP

Wallgate Road

L253PU

Vyner Road South

L253QF

South Station Road

L254RF

Woolton Hill Road

L253PP

Grangeside

L254AF

Highbury Drive

L254SS

Leybourne Grove

L253PT

Springmeadow Road

L255JX

Grange Lane

L252PY

Belle Vale Road

L254SJ

Hayles Close

L255NJ

Glenville Close

L253PX

Beechurst Road

L254RN

Blackwood Avenue

L256EA

The Ridgeway

L256HU

Woolton Hill Road

L254UG

Barnmeadow Road

L255JY

Grange Lane

L251PD

Gateacre Park Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.