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Grassendale & Cressington

About

Grassendale & Cressington is a residential ward located in the south of Liverpool, primarily situated along the eastern bank of the River Mersey. The area is characterised by its quiet, tree-lined streets and a mix of early 20th-century semi-detached and detached housing. Its riverside position provides lengthy sections of public promenade and green space, offering views across the water. The ward contains several local parks and is served by its own railway stations on the Northern Line.

The ward is defined by its strong transport connections, with the Aigburth and Cressington railway stations offering direct links to the city centre. It is a predominantly residential community with local shopping parades catering to daily needs. A notable feature is the presence of the former Cressington Gardens, the site of a historic railway station hotel, reflecting the area's past as a desirable destination. The overall atmosphere is one of a settled, suburban neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Grassendale & Cressington has low deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grassendale & Cressington is £58,668 per year. There are 2 schools in Grassendale & Cressington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Grassendale & Cressington

Median price£350,000

Price per sq ft£305

Sales (last 12 months)55

Typical range (middle 50%)£284K – £478K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Grassendale & Cressington area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grassendale & Cressington over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	7	£680,000	£376	£413,500	£610,000	£787,500	£798,500
Semi-Detached	32	£388,750	£316	£265,400	£321,500	£455,000	£603,250
Terraced	7	£295,000	£259	£175,800	£265,230	£421,250	£555,750
Flats	9	£108,000	£209	£59,800	£81,000	£115,000	£154,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grassendale & Cressington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grassendale & Cressington.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£339,750	£124,975	£249,950	£150,000
2017	£446,000	£62,000	£272,000	£166,000
2018	£470,000	£85,000	£270,000	£190,000
2019	£410,000	£79,000	£276,750	£220,000
2020	£336,250	£83,250	£286,753	£205,000
2021	£627,500	£82,000	£322,500	£265,500
2022	£709,000	£120,000	£352,500	£285,000
2023	£537,500	£92,500	£362,500	£226,250
2024	£605,000	£120,000	£370,750	£273,500
2025	£787,500	£145,000	£409,000	£300,000
2026	£635,000	£108,000	£406,000	£295,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grassendale & Cressington.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£244	£164	£199	£159
2017	£254	£130	£212	£182
2018	£230	£148	£219	£180
2019	£262	£144	£237	£216
2020	£271	£132	£262	£202
2021	£282	£165	£269	£242
2022	£309	£196	£291	£255
2023	£371	£195	£310	£226
2024	£340	£197	£283	£259
2025	£315	£210	£313	£259
2026	£450	£214	£347	£259

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail