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Princes Park

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About

Princes Park sits in Toxteth, centred on a Victorian public park laid out in the 19th century. The park is enclosed by a ring of mid‑Victorian terraces, many retaining original stone steps and cast‑iron railings, creating a near‑complete square of houses that face onto the green. Tree-lined paths cross the central lawn and a broad circular drive gives structure to the landscape, with mature trees and open grass used for informal recreation. Some original coach houses and service alleys remain behind the terraces.

The surrounding streets are primarily residential, with small local shops and community facilities clustered along the main roads. The park hosts weekend activities and is used daily by walkers and families; local groups manage seasonal clean-ups and small events. Conservation area status guides repairs and conversions, so changes to external fronts and railings are controlled. Local conservation groups are active in running projects, and the park continues to be the focal point of civic life in the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Princes Park has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 37.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Princes Park is £40,358 per year. There are 1 schools in Princes Park: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Princes Park is home to around 6,592 people, with a population density of about 5,965.1 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
37.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Princes Park Population
6,592
Population density
5,965.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.92(+47%)
Public order
12.44(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.14(-32%)
Other theft
11.98(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.68(+30%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,865
58.64%
Other White
515
7.81%
Arab
362
5.49%
African
319
4.84%
Other
248
3.76%
Total population: 6,591

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,736
47.79%
No qualifications
1,001
17.48%
Level 3 (A level)
924
16.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
430
7.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
359
6.27%
Total 16+ residents: 5,725

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,587
44.06%
Other social rented
1,146
31.82%
Owns with a mortgage
356
9.88%
Owns outright
305
8.47%
Social rents from council
115
3.19%
Total households: 3,602

Property prices in Princes Park

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £247K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £248 per square foot) in Princes Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Princes Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£700,000£155
Semi-Detached2£552,500£273
Terraced5£190,000£221
Flats40£169,000£254

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Princes Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£111,000£415,000£65,000
2017£122,500£367,000£81,500
2018£107,500£240,000
2019£125,000£375,000£80,000
2020£160,000£367,500£111,000
2021£150,000£420,000£105,000
2022£136,000£110,000£141,000
2023£151,500£525,000£122,000
2024£177,500£402,500£147,000
2025£166,700£480,000£185,000
2026£155,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£130£85
2017£192£155£127
2018£154£143
2019£186£139£123
2020£207£194£93
2021£214£321£116
2022£196£165£153
2023£208£168£165
2024£240£230£202
2025£244£245£158
2026£253£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Princes Park in the last year.

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.