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Waterfront South

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About

Waterfront South ward encompasses the southern stretch of Liverpool's historic docklands along the River Mersey. The area is defined by operational port facilities, large-scale maritime logistics, and regenerated commercial estates. Its landscape is dominated by the modern infrastructure of the Liverpool Freeport and the extensive dock systems, which remain central to the city's economy. The terrain is largely industrial, with significant areas dedicated to warehousing and freight handling, creating a working environment distinct from the central tourist waterfront.

A key feature is the vast Brunswick Dock, a functioning marina and boatyard surrounded by modern apartment developments. The ward includes the southern parts of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, focusing on the surviving dock walls and historic water spaces. The area transitions into the residential communities of Sefton Park and St Michael's Hamlet at its inland boundary, providing a direct contrast between maritime industry and suburban housing. Public access is primarily along the riverfront promenade, which offers views across the water to the Wirral peninsula.

Area overview

On average Waterfront South has low deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waterfront South is £54,816 per year.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Waterfront South

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £300K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Waterfront South area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £609,468.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waterfront South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£412,500£269
Semi-Detached4£241,000£336
Flats47£220,000£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waterfront South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterfront South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148,500£200,000£205,750
2017£175,750£213,500£300,000
2018£165,500£220,000£305,000
2019£158,000£240,000£275,000
2020£193,000£205,000£299,995
2021£181,500£255,000£275,000
2022£194,000£245,000£381,500
2023£187,250£264,250£440,000
2024£191,500£380,750
2025£212,500£251,000£412,500
2026£221,500£350,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterfront South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterfront South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255£263£262
2017£239£308£200
2018£246£332£244
2019£233£319£332
2020£247£341£296
2021£250£285£250
2022£263£407£379
2023£280£389£324
2024£270£432
2025£292£312£269
2026£263£450
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterfront South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waterfront South 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.