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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

L254AE

Mountfield Crescent

L254SF

Elmsfield Close

L254SQ

Thurne Way

L255PZ

The Paddock

L254RE

Woolton Hill Road

L254RG

Bower Road

L254RL

Courtenay Road

L256JQ

Woolton Road

L256DR

Woolton Park

L255LE

Paradise Row

L256ER

Hillcroft Road

L254TR

Quickswood Drive

L254AA

Redcliffe Avenue

L254RS

Gateacre Park Drive

L253QB

Beechurst Close

L254UJ

Tollgate Close

L254RH

Woolton Hill Road

L255LF

Grange Lane

L255PQ

The Nook

L256EH

Baroncroft Road

L252BA

Woodholme Court

L253QN

Oakhurst Close

L254UF

Acresgate Court

L255JN

Acrefield Road

L254RR

Willow Green

L254UE

Gateacre Park Drive

L253PD

Sandfield Road

L253SN

Dale Mews

L254SG

Hayles Green

L253QA

Beechurst Road

L253SZ

Meadow Oak Drive

L251PJ

Wallgate Road

L254SL

Hayles Grove

L254TN

Rockbourne Avenue

L254UN

Pearce Close

L255QB

Grange Mews

L253PY

Station Road

L254SR

Leybourne Green

L253PQ

Halewood Road

L254RT

Gateacre Park Drive

L254TY

Downham Close

L256HR

Reservoir Road

L256EP

Newcroft Road

L251PH

Crossways

L254AL

Ashburn Avenue

L254UQ

Cuckoo Lane

L255PD

Hollytree Road

L253QH

Eaglehurst Road

L256JB

Lynton Green

L253PG

Halewood Road

L254RU

Redwing Lane

L255PL

Thornside Walk

L256HS

Reservoir Road

L254AD

Mountfield Crescent

L254TD

Rockbourne Way

L255JR

Acrefield Road

L253QG

South Station Road

L254RQ

Bower Road

L251PR

Wallgate Road

L255PB

Hollytree Road

L251PG

Gateacre Park Drive

L253PL

Cuckoo Lane

L255JU

Runnymede Close

L256DS

Woolton Park

L256DX

Woolton Park

L254RJ

Parkwood Road

L256EL

Beaconsfield Road

L256HZ

Woodview Road

Data Sources

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