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Wavertree Garden Suburb

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About

Wavertree Garden Suburb is a residential area in southeast Liverpool, characterised by its planned layout of wide, tree-lined avenues and substantial semi-detached houses. The ward is defined by its large green spaces, including the expansive Mystery Park and Childwall Woods, which provide a significant woodland area within the city. The housing stock is primarily from the early 20th century, with architectural consistency in the red-brick properties and generous gardens.

The area is anchored by local shopping parades along Thingwall Road and Church Road, serving daily needs. A notable feature is the historic Mystery, a public house dating to the 18th century, which lends its name to the nearby park. The suburb maintains a distinct separation from the more densely built-up areas of central Liverpool, with its own identity shaped by its garden city planning principles and proximity to the greenery of Calderstones Park.

Area overview

On average Wavertree Garden Suburb has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wavertree Garden Suburb is £47,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Wavertree Garden Suburb: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Wavertree Garden Suburb

Median price£222,500
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £290K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 (about £238 per square foot) in Wavertree Garden Suburb area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wavertree Garden Suburb over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£360,000£286
Semi-Detached14£271,250£248
Terraced20£235,000£238
Flats7£132,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wavertree Garden Suburb

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wavertree Garden Suburb.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£100,000£150,000£142,000
2017£254,975£122,750£168,250£167,500
2018£221,500£139,000£147,500£205,250
2019£299,750£134,000£165,000£182,000
2020£239,100£114,250£195,000£208,000
2021£277,375£120,000£233,000£210,000
2022£325,000£136,250£255,000£240,000
2023£340,000£130,000£205,000£185,000
2024£350,000£127,000£247,500£253,750
2025£133,000£265,000£220,000
2026£360,000£114,500£225,000£269,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wavertree Garden Suburb.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wavertree Garden Suburb.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£329£171£178£163
2017£214£171£184£193
2018£196£181£166£177
2019£238£183£166£200
2020£232£203£192£200
2021£232£184£238£211
2022£332£221£250£235
2023£268£227£222£212
2024£307£206£274£263
2025£210£232£221
2026£286£246£238£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wavertree Garden Suburb.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Wavertree Garden Suburb

What is the average house price in Wavertree Garden Suburb?

The median sale price in Wavertree Garden Suburb is £222,500 (about £238 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Wavertree Garden Suburb?

Wavertree Garden Suburb has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Wavertree Garden Suburb?

Wavertree Garden Suburb scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wavertree Garden Suburb sits around rank 8,255 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Wavertree Garden Suburb?

The average household income in Wavertree Garden Suburb is around £47,500 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wavertree Garden Suburb?

Wavertree Garden Suburb is represented by 1 elected councillor: Julie Fadden (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Wavertree Garden Suburb

L157JT

Deverell Grove

L134AF

Edge Lane Drive

L157JZ

Thingwall Road

L134AS

Domville Road

L134BR

Broad Green Road

L158GJ

Mill Lane

L156YQ

Queens Drive (Wavertree)

L157JS

Hudleston Road

L157JJ

Deverell Road

L157LB

Thingwall Road

L156UW

Childwall Road

L157NE

Queens Drive

L157LH

Wavertree Nook Road

L156YG

Abbeystead Road

L157JB

Nook Rise

L157LD

Thingwall Road

L134BG

Warnerville Road

L156UR

Childwall Road

L157LQ

Wavertree Nook Road

L158LH

Olive Mount Walk

L157JH

Deverell Road

L158AX

Olive Mount Road

L156US

Childwall Road

L158LN

Old Mill Lane

L134BF

Domville Road

L158LF

Millstead Walk

L158GB

Edgewell Drive

L157JR

Waldgrave Place

L157LL

Olivetree Road

L157NS

Heywood Road

L158JZ

Wellstead Walk

L134BE

Statton Road

L157LW

Beechtree Road

L157LS

Heywood Road

L157LP

Acuba Road

L157JX

Thingwall Road

L157JU

The Parade

L134BA

Sturdee Road

L157LX

Westway

L158LQ

Mill Lane

L157LE

Wavertree Nook Road

L158LE

Millstead Road

L156WB

Charnley Drive

L157JF

Abbeystead Road

L157LT

Heywood Road

L157JW

Waldgrave Road

L134AX

Robeck Road

L157LY

Meadway

L134BH

Talbotville Road

L156XZ

Abbeystead Road

L158AN

Hollins Close

L134AY

Gourley Road

L158LG

Mill Lane

L134AU

Leveson Road

L157JP

Dunham Road

L134AE

Edge Lane Drive

L157NG

Shenley Road

L134BT

Queens Drive

L157JA

Southway

L134AZ

Gourley Road

L157LJ

Wavertree Nook Road

L157LA

Thingwall Road

L157JD

Pollard Road

L134AP

Charlton Road

L157JQ

Northway

L158LP

Old Mill Close

L156WA

Charnley Drive

L158GH

Harpers Pond Lane

L157LU

Fieldway

L158AL

Swan Crescent

L134BD

Ruthven Road

L158GG

Abbeystead Road

L157LZ

Meadway

L158AJ

Crossley Drive

L158GD

Davenham Court

L157JG

Northway

L157JL

Waldgrave Road

L134BB

Insall Road

L158JY

Wellstead Close

L134AR

Charlton Place

L157LG

Wavertree Nook Road

L157NF

Queens Drive

L157LR

Acuba Road

L134EJ

Mill Lane

L157LF

Wavertree Nook Road

L158GE

Thingwall Road

L157JY

Thingwall Road

L134BQ

Warnerville Road

L157LN

Beechtree Road

L158JX

Wellstead Road

L157JE

Abbeystead Road

L157JN

Waldgrave Road

L156UT

Childwall Road

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.