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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.

All postcodes in Gateacre

L253PX

Beechurst Road

L251PN

Childwall Lane

L254UD

Dunnock Close

L254AJ

Chantry Road

L255PD

Hollytree Road

L254AE

Mountfield Crescent

L254TE

Rosehill Court

L256EP

Newcroft Road

L254TA

Rosehill Court

L254RN

Blackwood Avenue

L254RH

Woolton Hill Road

L256JJ

Longworth Way

L255LE

Paradise Row

L256ED

Baroncroft Road

L253PU

Vyner Road South

L254TF

Rosehill Court

L256DR

Woolton Park

L254UF

Acresgate Court

L253PT

Springmeadow Road

L251PA

Gateacre Park Drive

L253PB

Gateacre Brow

L255PQ

The Nook

L254UN

Pearce Close

L254UJ

Tollgate Close

L254RY

Siskin Green

L253PL

Cuckoo Lane

L254AL

Ashburn Avenue

L253QB

Beechurst Close

L254RT

Gateacre Park Drive

L254RZ

Grange Lane

L255LB

Chartmount Way

L254AG

Rose Brow

L254RU

Redwing Lane

L253QQ

South Station Road

L254RP

Greendale Road

L254UH

Cuckoo Way

L253PE

Sandfield Road

L251PL

Childwall Lane

L254RX

Redwing Lane

L255PX

Cherry Vale

L256HT

Church Road

L255JR

Acrefield Road

L254TL

Rockbourne Avenue

L255JU

Runnymede Close

L253QN

Oakhurst Close

L255JZ

Grange Lane

L256HR

Reservoir Road

L254SE

Grange Way

L254SY

Woolton Road

L251PD

Gateacre Park Drive

L254AA

Redcliffe Avenue

L254SS

Leybourne Grove

L253PR

Grangeside

L254AD

Mountfield Crescent

L256ER

Hillcroft Road

L253PQ

Halewood Road

L254TN

Rockbourne Avenue

L252PY

Belle Vale Road

L251PQ

Wallgate Way

L256DT

Woolton Park

L254SA

Grange Lane

L254SG

Hayles Green

L251PR

Wallgate Road

L253PS

Vyner Road North

L251PH

Crossways

L256JA

Woolton Hill Road

L254RE

Woolton Hill Road

L254RR

Willow Green

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.