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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

L76JS

Spofforth Road

L74LD

Bird Street

L76HD

Earle Road

L76HL

Alexandra Road

L151HA

Cardigan Street

L131FB

Enterprise Way

L154NQ

Larkfield View

L158JA

Alma Terrace

L74JP

Corney Street

L151HH

Alderson Road

L73LW

Portwood Close

L151EU

Victor Street

L154AB

Cinema Drive

L154HA

Stevenson Street

L76AF

Hawdon Court

L76PA

Whithorn Street

L87AB

Smithdown Lane

L151EN

Bishopgate Street

L154HT

Northdale Road

L154HW

Eastdale Road

L154LL

Picton Road

L74LE

Garrick Street

L76AD

Earle Road

L76AG

Lightwood Drive

L152HY

Cranborne Road

L154NA

Broxton Street

L154LF

Picton Road

L154PF

Mafeking Close

L131HD

Stephenson Way

L150HR

Cretan Road

L151EF

Plumer Street

L151EJ

Macdonald Street

L154HP

Mindale Road

L154NF

Somerton Street

L154HE

Long Lane

L154HN

Eastdale Road

L76LS

Tunnel Road

L74JB

Smithdown Road

L76LJ

Chatsworth Drive

L76LT

Widney Close

L150EY

Grosvenor Road

L152HZ

Cranborne Road

L76AJ

Wrayburn Close

L76PX

Acton Way

L76AH

Wilfer Close

L76LA

Abney Close

L154HB

Stevenson Street

L76LY

Spekeland Road

L152JA

Dorset Avenue

L154HZ

Southdale Road

L76NP

Timpron Street

L76JY

Spofforth Road

L151EZ

Ashfield

L74LG

Webster Road

L151HD

Pilot Grove

L73LP

Smithdown Lane

L154HH

Rathbone Road

L154HX

Southdale Road

L154JE

Shanklin Road

L76NR

Lightwood Street

L151EE

Plumer Street

L151EW

Bishopgate Street

L151HX

Ash Close

L152HX

Cranborne Road

L154HG

Rathbone Road

L154HY

Rushbury Court

L73LN

Angela Street

L76AQ

Rokesmith Avenue

L73QW

Crown Street

L154LJ

Picton Road

L154PE

Celendine Close

L74JF

Smithdown Road

L151HB

Purser Grove

L151HN

Salisbury Road

L151HQ

Alderson Road

L154JD

Sandown Road

L154NB

Edington Street

L151EX

Jesmond Street

L154HD

Salisbury Terrace

L154QB

Long Lane

L74LW

Darrel Drive

Data Sources

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