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About

Walton Vale is a district in north Liverpool, centred on a long, straight retail thoroughfare of the same name. The area is primarily residential, with streets of Victorian and interwar terraced housing extending off the main road. Its daily life is focused on practical local commerce, with a concentration of supermarkets, chain stores, and independent shops serving the community. The A59 road forms its spine, ensuring it functions as a busy transit route into the city centre.

The area is distinctly separate from the nearby Walton Village centre. A notable local landmark is the large, red-brick former Bisto gravy factory building, which has been converted into residential apartments. Green space is provided by the adjacent Walton Hall Park, which offers sports fields, playgrounds, and a golf course. The overall character is that of a settled, self-contained urban suburb with a strong emphasis on everyday convenience and local amenities.

Area overview

On average Walton Vale has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walton Vale is £42,496 per year. The median sale price in Walton Vale is £160,000 (around £162 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £205,000. There are 2 schools in Walton Vale: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walton Vale is home to around 6,662 people, with a population density of about 6,299.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walton Vale Population
6,662
Population density
6,299.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.22(-8%)
Public order
10.51(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.46(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.26(-54%)
Drugs
4.65(+19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,238
93.62%
Other White
94
1.41%
Irish
62
0.93%
Indian
55
0.83%
Other Asian
42
0.63%
Total population: 6,663

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,326
24.15%
No qualifications
1,225
22.31%
Level 3 (A level)
992
18.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
922
16.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
634
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 5,490

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,028
34.32%
Owns with a mortgage
993
33.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
718
23.97%
Other social rented
153
5.11%
Other forms of private rent
74
2.47%
Total households: 2,995

Property prices in Walton Vale

Median price: £160,000
Price per sq ft: £162
Sales (last 12 months): 66
Typical range (middle 50%): £140K – £205K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £162 per square foot) in Walton Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walton Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£360,000£219
Semi-Detached24£212,750£201
Terraced41£150,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walton Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton Vale.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115,000£87,500
2017£132,250£89,500
2018£136,750£85,000
2019£127,500£92,000
2020£148,425£105,000
2021£155,000£112,000
2022£162,500£128,000
2023£159,000£127,000
2024£170,000£125,000
2025£199,500£138,000
2026£205,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton Vale.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122£101
2017£134£96
2018£106£95
2019£122£102
2020£136£113
2021£159£120
2022£163£134
2023£157£133
2024£167£135
2025£195£153
2026£204£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walton Vale in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district.

Band A£1,782
Band B£2,079
Band C£2,377
Band D£2,674
Band E£3,268
Band F£3,862
Band G£4,456
Band H£5,347

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.