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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 5% 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. Gateacre is home to around 6,326 people, with a population density of about 3,631.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
3/10
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
13.44(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.22(-71%)
Vehicle crime
3.79(-37%)
Shoplifting
3.64(-37%)
Public order
3(-70%)
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

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£302K – £479K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £338 per square foot) in Gateacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £910,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gateacre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£462,500£383
Semi-Detached36£327,500£319
Terraced7£219,500£276
Flats6£117,500£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gateacre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gateacre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£389,998£100,000£202,000£180,000
2017£357,000£91,500£227,450£175,000
2018£357,495£92,000£244,950£170,000
2019£369,995£90,000£250,000£197,500
2020£457,500£77,500£235,000£201,250
2021£470,000£112,000£294,000£230,000
2022£515,000£120,000£300,000£280,000
2023£471,250£100,000£311,500£199,000
2024£490,000£95,000£308,000£225,000
2025£485,000£110,000£327,500£216,000
2026£450,000£125,000£318,500£219,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gateacre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gateacre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270£138£195£196
2017£266£130£219£198
2018£274£145£236£189
2019£287£140£234£218
2020£286£157£227£171
2021£331£199£265£193
2022£357£216£307£292
2023£335£177£297£307
2024£344£153£301£290
2025£390£180£321£280
2026£361£228£294£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gateacre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Gateacre

Is Gateacre safe?

Gateacre records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Gateacre?

The median sale price in Gateacre is £360,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Gateacre?

Gateacre scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gateacre sits around rank 19,413 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Gateacre?

The average household income in Gateacre is around £53,547 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Gateacre

L255QG

Oakgrove Gardens

L253PJ

Halewood Close

L254RG

Bower Road

L255LA

Gateacre Rise

L255LD

Grange Lane

L253PA

Gateacre Brow

L254TP

Quickswood Drive

L255JX

Grange Lane

L254RL

Courtenay Road

L253PG

Halewood Road

L254RS

Gateacre Park Drive

L253QA

Beechurst Road

L253PN

Grangeside

L254TR

Quickswood Drive

L252BA

Woodholme Court

L253QG

South Station Road

L254TD

Rockbourne Way

L254SF

Elmsfield Close

L254RQ

Bower Road

L256HS

Reservoir Road

L254SB

Grange Lane

L256EB

Tower Way

L253QH

Eaglehurst Road

L256DS

Woolton Park

L254SQ

Thurne Way

L254AH

Bloomsbury Avenue

L256EH

Baroncroft Road

L254AF

Highbury Drive

L254UE

Gateacre Park Drive

L255JT

Glenrose Road

L256JB

Lynton Green

L254SN

Hathaway Close

L253PZ

Station Road

L255JY

Grange Lane

L255NJ

Glenville Close

L254SW

Leybourne Road

L253QD

Killester Road

L256EA

The Ridgeway

L256JQ

Woolton Road

L251PS

Headbourne Close

L254SZ

Woolton Road

L251PF

Gateacre Park Drive

L256JR

Winhill

L255NY

Orient Drive

L254TX

Downham Way

L253QF

South Station Road

L254RA

Rose Brow

L255PB

Hollytree Road

L253SZ

Meadow Oak Drive

L256HZ

Woodview Road

L254SJ

Hayles Close

L256DN

Cresttor Road

L253PH

Halewood Road

L251PB

Gateacre Park Drive

L254RJ

Parkwood Road

L251PJ

Wallgate Road

L253QL

Ashurst Close

L254UG

Barnmeadow Road

L256HY

Woodview Road

L256DB

Church Road

L254SL

Hayles Grove

L254UA

Cuckoo Close

L256EQ

Beaconsfield Road

L255LF

Grange Lane

L255JN

Acrefield Road

L254RD

Woolton Hill Road

L254SR

Leybourne Green

L254ST

Hathaway Road

L254UB

Fieldfare Close

L256DF

Church Road

L253TA

Cuckoo Lane

L251PG

Gateacre Park Drive

L251PP

Wallgate Road

L253PP

Grangeside

L252QB

Belle Vale Road

L253PY

Station Road

L254UQ

Cuckoo Lane

L253QJ

Oakfield Avenue

L253SL

Hollymead Close

L254TY

Downham Close

L254RF

Woolton Hill Road

L253QE

South Station Road

L253PD

Sandfield Road

L256HU

Woolton Hill Road

L256DX

Woolton Park

L254RW

Blackwood Avenue

L251PW

Childwall Lane

L255PZ

The Paddock

L254SU

Grangemeadow Road

L254TH

Rockbourne Green

L255QB

Grange Mews

L256EL

Beaconsfield Road

L253PW

Grangeside

L254SH

Escor Road

L253SN

Dale Mews

L254SP

Leybourne Close

L251RW

Gateacre Park Drive

L255PL

Thornside Walk

L255PU

Grange Weint

L254AB

Nottingdale Avenue

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.