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West Derby Leyfield

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About

West Derby Leyfield ward sits in the northern part of Liverpool, primarily a residential suburb. The area is characterised by interwar and post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes on tree-lined streets. Its layout includes several local parks and green spaces, such as Newsham Park to the south, which provides recreational facilities. The ward is served by local shopping parades along West Derby Road, catering to daily needs without a single dominant commercial centre.

The area contains the historic Newsham Park Hospital building, a distinctive Victorian structure that has been converted into residential apartments. Community life is anchored by local schools and churches, including St. Mary's Church in West Derby village. Public transport links connect the ward to Liverpool city centre via regular bus services. The overall atmosphere is quiet and settled, with a strong sense of established neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average West Derby Leyfield has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Derby Leyfield is £45,833 per year. There are 3 schools in West Derby Leyfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in West Derby Leyfield

Median price£248,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£203K – £285K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 (about £239 per square foot) in West Derby Leyfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Derby Leyfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached29£265,000£259
Detached4£232,500£274
Terraced13£195,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Derby Leyfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Derby Leyfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187,000£165,000£125,500
2017£189,500£174,000£135,500
2018£215,000£180,000£125,000
2019£180,000£185,000£131,250
2020£235,000£207,500£144,000
2021£275,000£238,000£160,000
2022£225,000£262,500£160,000
2023£252,000£229,000£175,000
2024£285,000£255,000£160,000
2025£232,500£265,000£192,500
2026£285,000£245,000£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Derby Leyfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Derby Leyfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164£159£138
2017£161£161£144
2018£204£173£150
2019£200£183£144
2020£168£194£158
2021£240£215£174
2022£226£228£193
2023£221£245£198
2024£239£223£186
2025£269£267£198
2026£319£239£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Derby Leyfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Derby Leyfield in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about West Derby Leyfield

What is the average house price in West Derby Leyfield?

The median sale price in West Derby Leyfield is £248,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Derby Leyfield?

West Derby Leyfield has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Derby Leyfield?

West Derby Leyfield scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Derby Leyfield sits around rank 12,272 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 West Derby Leyfield?

The average household income in West Derby Leyfield is around £45,833 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for West Derby Leyfield?

West Derby Leyfield is represented by 1 elected councillor: Finley Nolan (Labour Party).

All postcodes in West Derby Leyfield

L129HX

Honeys Green Lane

L121WY

Town Row

L281YW

West Derby Leyfield

L129JF

Edgemoor Close

L129LB

Gainsborough Close

L142DD

East Prescot Road

L128QG

Norris Green Road

L129EJ

Arlescourt Road

L122AA

Town Row

L128RD

Kingscourt Road

L121LT

Eaton Road

L142EY

Sherbrooke Close

L112WU

Town Row

L121WA

Town Row

L128SL

Deysbrook Side

L125WZ

Town Row

L128QA

Marlfield Road

L129HY

Honey's Green Lane

L129LL

Phillip Grove

L129JE

Edgemoor Road

L128QJ

Bonsall Road

L123HB

Blackmoor Drive

L129EW

Honeys Green Lane

L148YX

West Derby Leyfield

L123HJ

The Bryceway

L142DE

East Prescot Road

L129ES

Alder Road

L128QW

Hartington Road

L111WA

Town Row

L122AJ

Eaton Road

L128QH

Bonsall Road

L123HH

The Causeway

L123HS

The Fairway

L129LP

Julie Grove

L129JZ

Newbury Way

L129EN

Honeys Green Lane

L129EE

Blackmoor Drive

L123HL

Eaton Gardens

L129EU

Agincourt Road

L128QS

Aysgarth Avenue

L129EX

Valescourt Road

L129LD

Kingston Close

L129LN

Richard Grove

L128RH

Queenscourt Road

L123HP

The Greenway

L129HJ

Yew Tree Lane

L122AH

Eaton Road

L123HW

Eaton Gardens

L142DA

Woodbourne Road

L129JU

Mercer Court

L129ET

Sibford Road

L142ER

East Prescot Road

L140PX

Town Row

L123HD

Blackmoor Drive

L121LU

Eaton Road

L129LJ

Grange Avenue North

L128QB

Marlfield Road

L121XA

West Derby Leyfield

L128QP

Darley Drive

L128SN

Town Row

L142DB

East Prescot Road

L129HA

Leyfield Road

L129ED

Blackmoor Drive

L129EF

Blackmoor Drive

L128QR

Darley Drive

L120UZ

Town Row

L129EP

Wyrescourt Road

L129GY

Chapelcroft Court

L128QU

Alfriston Road

L128QQ

Norris Green Road

L128QD

Rosthwaite Road

L129EH

Alvanley Road

L123HA

Blackmoor Drive

L128RA

Blackmoor Drive

L121LB

Barnfield Drive

L129EQ

Zig Zag Road

L129EL

Hampton Court Road

L129EB

Sandfield Park East

L143YX

Town Row

L128QX

Alvanley Road

L129HB

Leyfield Road

L115WA

West Derby Leyfield

L129JH

Honeys Green Precinct

L128QN

Hartington Road

L123HN

Eaton Gardens

L122AG

Eaton Road

L127LU

Town Row

L129HU

Martlett Road

L129EA

Alcester Road

L128SU

Rosthwaite Road

L129NW

Maidstone Drive

L129JY

Grange Avenue

L122AQ

Eaton Road

L129LR

Johnson Grove

L129JR

Grange Avenue

L129HZ

Honey's Green Lane

L123HE

Eaton Road

L129HH

Yew Tree Lane

L123HU

Meadowcroft Park

L129JJ

Leyfield 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.