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Wavertree Penny Lane

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About

The Wavertree Penny Lane area in Liverpool is a residential and commercial district known for its connection to The Beatles. Located southeast of the city center, it features a mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, along with local shops and cafes. The area is named after Penny Lane, made famous by the Beatles song, which attracts tourists visiting the street signs and murals.

The neighborhood has schools, parks, and green spaces like Wavertree Botanic Gardens. Public transport links provide easy access to Liverpool city center. While largely residential, Penny Lane has a few independent businesses, including cafes and bars, catering to both locals and visitors. The area maintains a quiet atmosphere despite its musical heritage.

Area overview

On average Wavertree Penny Lane has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wavertree Penny Lane is £42,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Wavertree Penny Lane: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

6.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wavertree Penny Lane Population

8,282

Population density

6,657 per km²

Demographics

British

6,557

79.18%

Other White

309

3.73%

Irish

251

3.03%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

144

1.74%

White and Asian (mixed)

115

1.39%

Total population: 8,281

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,046

35.99%

Private landlord or letting agency

860

29.59%

Owns outright

750

25.81%

Other social rented

159

5.47%

Other forms of private rent

1.86%

Total households: 2,906

Property prices in Wavertree Penny Lane

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £261,250 in Wavertree Penny Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £430,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	8	£116,250	£108,400	£111,750	£138,500	£158,825
Semi-Detached	6	£285,000	£246,208	£255,625	£342,500	£412,500
Terraced	85	£265,000	£188,400	£240,000	£300,000	£370,000

10 years price trend in Wavertree Penny Lane

All postcodes in Wavertree Penny Lane

L156ST

Stradbroke Road

L181DW

Dovedale Road

L155BJ

Glenfield Road

L158HG

Grange Terrace

L181DZ

Russell Road

L181DT

Welbeck Avenue

L181EL

Calton Avenue

L181HA

Alverstone Road

L181HY

Arlington Avenue

L155AZ

Edenfield Road

L156TP

Woolton Road

L159EH

Church Road

L181DG

Briardale Road

L181EP

Barndale Road

L181ER

Barndale Road

L181HE

Stanton Road

L155AN

Blenheim Road

L155BU

Deepfield Road

L159HJ

Hereford Road

L159HN

Peterborough Road

L181DY

Russell Road

L181EZ

Karslake Road

L181HT

Beechbank Road

L181JE

Harringay Avenue

L155BY

Prince Alfred Road

L159HQ

Charles Berrington Road

L181BW

Penny Lane

L181ET

Calton Avenue

L181JB

Mossley Avenue

L158HJ

Prince Alfred Road

L158HN

Pye Street

L181HG

Arlington Avenue

L181HH

Belhaven Road

L181JH

Beckenham Avenue

L155AG

Kenyon Road

L155AJ

Crawford Avenue

L156TJ

Brereton Avenue

L158HY

Back Sandown Lane

L181DA

Briardale Road

L155AY

Grant Avenue

L155BN

Fallowfield Road

L159EW

Smithdown Place

L181LF

Elm Hall Drive

L155BZ

Brierfield Road

L156TR

Charles Berrington Road

L159HE

Fingall Road

L159HF

Beverley Road

L181EJ

Duddingston Avenue

L181LZ

Carsdale Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.

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