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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wavertree East is £37,300 per year. There are 1 schools in Wavertree East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Wavertree East area, with individual transactions ranging from £24,000 up to £570,250.

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
Detached4£263,000
Flats11£112,500
Semi-Detached29£235,000
Terraced35£160,000

10 years median price trend in Wavertree East

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.