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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 high 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

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in West Derby Leyfield

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £249,000 in West Derby Leyfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 West Derby Leyfield over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£311,500	£242,650	£273,250	£348,250	£377,650
Flats	1	£52,000	£52,000	£52,000	£52,000	£52,000
Semi-Detached	38	£267,500	£171,800	£221,250	£300,000	£367,500
Terraced	15	£188,000	£123,500	£148,250	£215,000	£293,700

10 years median price trend in West Derby Leyfield

Data Sources

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

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