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Wavertree East

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About

Wavertree East is a residential district located just south of Liverpool city centre, bordered by areas like Edge Hill and Wavertree proper. The housing is primarily a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside more modern social housing developments. Its streets are structured around key thoroughfares like Lawrence Road and Wavertree Road, which host local shops and essential services for the community. The area is predominantly residential in character, with several primary schools and small parks serving local families.

A notable local landmark is the former Mystery Park, a large public green space that was historically part of a private estate. The area is also home to the Grade II listed Wavertree Town Hall, a prominent Victorian building on High Street. Public transport connections into the city centre are straightforward via several bus routes. The overall atmosphere is that of an inner-city neighbourhood with a strong sense of local history and community focus.

Area overview

On average Wavertree East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wavertree East is £38,673 per year. There are 1 schools in Wavertree East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wavertree East is home to around 7,374 people, with a population density of about 5,461.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wavertree East Population
7,374
Population density
5,461.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.43(+22%)
Public order
10.17(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.36(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.54(-52%)
Other theft
6.24(-5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,957
80.75%
Other White
216
2.93%
Chinese
174
2.36%
Other Asian
124
1.68%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
123
1.67%
Total population: 7,377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,798
28.98%
No qualifications
1,542
24.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,006
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
835
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
641
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 6,205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
905
26.61%
Owns with a mortgage
879
25.85%
Other social rented
752
22.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
630
18.52%
Social rents from council
131
3.85%
Total households: 3,401

Property prices in Wavertree East

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Wavertree East area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,500 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wavertree East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wavertree East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats14£111,250
Detached3£287,500
Terraced37£172,000
Semi-Detached19£238,800

10 years median price trend in Wavertree East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wavertree East.

All postcodes in Wavertree East

L158GL

Abbeymill Court

L158JG

North Drive

L134AB

Edge Lane Drive

L134DQ

Gorton Road

L158LP

Old Mill Close

L157JL

Waldgrave Road

L158JN

Monkswell Drive

L157JG

Northway

L158HF

High Street

L157JD

Pollard Road

L134AP

Charlton Road

L134DA

Whitehouse Road

L131BW

Wilton Grove

L158JX

Wellstead Road

L158JQ

North Drive

L131DF

Hankinson Street

L158LH

Olive Mount Walk

L134DB

Withnell Road

L158LU

Olive Grove

L134AW

Mill Lane

L156UU

Childwall Road

L158AH

Larch Grove

L157JP

Dunham Road

L158JZ

Wellstead Walk

L131BR

Runic Street

L134BW

West Oakhill Park

L158LG

Mill Lane

L131DJ

Sapphire Street

L158HP

Arnold Grove

L158LE

Millstead Road

L131DB

Binns Road

L131DP

St Mary's Close

L131AJ

Edge Lane

L158JU

Greenside Avenue

L131DR

Robson Street

L158AA

Hills Place

L158LN

Old Mill Lane

L158LZ

Victoria Court

L131BN

Armour Grove

L158JF

North Drive

L158HS

Chestnut Grove

L134AT

Cunningham Road

L157JJ

Deverell Road

L158AN

Hollins Close

L134BB

Insall Road

L158AJ

Crossley Drive

L158LF

Millstead Walk

L135TJ

Macqueen Street

L157JH

Deverell Road

L135YZ

Broadgreen

L157JA

Southway

L158JW

Waterloo Street

L158LQ

Mill Lane

L134AD

Edge Lane Drive

L134EJ

Mill Lane

L131DN

Mowbray Grove

L158JH

Olive Vale

L158AL

Swan Crescent

L158LL

Valencia Road

L134DE

Glen Road

L157JU

The Parade

L131DT

Coral Street

L131BA

Rathbone Road

L134DU

Haslingden Close

L131ED

Augusta Close

L131AP

Tapley Place

L158JL

South Drive

L158LX

Olive Mount Villas

L134BE

Statton Road

L158JT

Maberley View

L158LS

Olive Lane

L156TN

Lance Lane

L131DG

Pighue Lane

L134BD

Ruthven Road

L134DX

West Oakhill Park

L134DG

Gorton Road

L134AY

Gourley Road

L131BB

Rathbone Road

L158GD

Davenham Court

L134AZ

Gourley Road

L156DL

Church Road North

L131EQ

Whittaker Close

L134AX

Robeck Road

L158JS

High Street

L131BS

Binns Road

L158JR

Wrights Terrace

L131DS

Vincent Street

L158GG

Abbeystead Road

L158JJ

South Drive

L134AH

Mill Lane

L135RR

Stapehill Close

L131DW

Binns Road

L158GJ

Mill Lane

L131EZ

Harmony Way

L135SE

Broad Green Road

L158LT

Long Lane

L154PP

Bonchurch Drive

L158GA

Halsnead Close

L158HR

Albert Grove

L158JY

Wellstead Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.