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West Derby Leyfield

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	29	£265,000	£259	£167,000	£240,000	£296,750	£378,000
Detached	4	£232,500	£274	£225,750	£228,750	£247,500	£277,500
Terraced	13	£195,000	£210	£146,400	£190,000	£220,000	£258,200

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.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Derby Leyfield.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail