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Wavertree West

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About

Wavertree West is a residential neighbourhood situated just south of Liverpool's city centre. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with local shopping concentrated along Picton Road.

The district is defined by its large green spaces, including the expansive Wavertree Playground and the historic Mystery Park. The area is also home to the Grade II-listed Picton Clock Tower, a prominent local landmark that serves as a gateway to the southern suburbs.

Area overview

On average Wavertree West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wavertree West is £37,439 per year. There are 6 schools in Wavertree West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wavertree West is home to around 9,837 people, with a population density of about 7,585.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wavertree West Population
9,837
Population density
7,585.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.43(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.84(-1%)
Public order
8.84(-12%)
Drugs
7.62(+101%)
Vehicle crime
6.51(+8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,291
53.79%
Arab
685
6.96%
Other White
680
6.91%
African
589
5.99%
Other
394
4.01%
Total population: 9,837

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,463
31.23%
No qualifications
1,860
23.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,650
20.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
786
9.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
629
7.98%
Total 16+ residents: 7,886

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,635
38.25%
Owns outright
840
19.65%
Other social rented
810
18.95%
Owns with a mortgage
693
16.21%
Social rents from council
157
3.67%
Total households: 4,274

Property prices in Wavertree West

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Wavertree West area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £315,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wavertree West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£75,000
Semi-Detached8£186,000
Terraced66£135,500

10 years median price trend in Wavertree West

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

All postcodes in Wavertree West

L151HE

Kempton Road

L151HJ

Pengwern Grove

L150HA

Grosvenor Road

L151HG

Alderson Road

L76AL

Carman Walk

L150HB

Grosvenor Road

L76AB

Dunstan Lane

L76PZ

Boyton Court

L151HF

Kempton Road

L152JE

Britannia Avenue

L76AA

Claypole Close

L76NX

Corsewall Street

L154NG

Colinton Street

L150HL

Newhouse Road

L151HU

Ash Vale

L75LZ

Tunnel Road

L154NE

Olton Street

L76AU

Alexandra Road

L76QB

Wainwright Close

L151EQ

Methuen Street

L154HU

Sandown Lane

L74JW

Webb Street

L76HN

Freeman Street

L151EL

Macdonald Street

L151EY

Ashfield

L154LB

Carno Street

L76HH

Earle Road

L152JJ

Alfred Street

L152JZ

Cadogan Street

L154LR

Tiverton Street

L74JE

Smithdown Road

L76PB

Sandhead Street

L150HD

Roby Street

L151HS

Willow Road

L152LA

Chichester Close

L154AA

Cinema Drive

L154HF

Long Lane

L154LS

Tiverton Street

L150EZ

Grosvenor Road

L151HW

Salisbury Road

L154AD

Picton Crescent

L76HB

Golders Green

L76PY

Barnet Close

L151HT

Willow Road

L151ED

Strathcona Road

L151ER

Wavertree Vale

L151HR

Cecil Street

L154AE

Edington Street

L154JF

Ventnor Road

L76HY

Spekeland Road

L151ET

Ash Grove

L154LG

Picton Road

L74LQ

Webster Road

L76HA

Earle Road

L151EP

Wavertree Vale

L151HL

Picton Grove

L152JB

Childwall Avenue

L154HL

Standale Road

L73LT

Smithdown Lane

L76AT

Bowmore Way

L76HE

Earle Road

L151ES

Ash Grove

L154HQ

Rathbone Road

L154JG

Malcolm Place

L76JH

Alexandra Road

L74LF

Garrick Street

L73QN

Sirdar Close

L76PD

Galloway Street

L150HP

Callow Road

L154LY

Heygreen Road

L158JB

Wesley Place

L131HE

Stephenson Way

L151EA

Strathcona Road

L154HJ

Sunningdale Road

L73RD

Perrygate Close

L76JP

Bannerman Street

L76QA

Heathcote Close

L158JD

Westdale View

L76HQ

Earle Road

L154ND

Taunton Street

L76ND

Tunnel Road

L151HP

Cecil Street

L152JD

Altcar Avenue

L76NY

Webster Road

L151EH

Broadwood Street

L76AE

Fearnside Street

L154LH

Picton Road

L76HG

Golders Green

L151EG

Methuen Street

L154LD

Picton Road

L154PG

Long Lane

L74LN

Durden Street

L76AN

Tunstall Street

L76HF

Earle Road

L151EB

Strathcona Road

L154HS

Westdale Road

L131HN

Stephenson Way

L150HS

Talton Road

L154HR

Westdale Road

L74LH

Richardson Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.