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About

Woolton is a suburb in the south of Liverpool centred on a village high street of shops, cafes and pubs. The area includes a conservation zone around St Peter’s Church, where a 1957 church fete brought John Lennon and Paul McCartney together. The churchyard contains a headstone marked Eleanor Rigby, which has been linked to the song of the same name. Housing in the area ranges from terraces to larger period properties, and the village hosts local markets and community groups that use the halls and green spaces nearby.

Green space is important to Woolton: Woolton Woods and Camp Hill Park provide walking routes, woodland rides and informal recreation. Paths from the village lead into those woods and connect to smaller allotments and playing fields used by schools and clubs. Public transport links run along the main roads, serving the local centre while keeping the village feel. Day-to-day life in Woolton tends to revolve around the high street, the church, and the wooded parkland that frames the southern edge of the suburb.

Area overview

On average Woolton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woolton is £41,054 per year. There are 3 schools in Woolton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woolton is home to around 7,186 people, with a population density of about 5,210.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woolton Population
7,186
Population density
5,210.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.34(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.13(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.13(+24%)
Public order
7.65(-24%)
Other theft
3.34(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,386
88.9%
Other White
156
2.17%
Irish
123
1.71%
Chinese
71
0.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
71
0.99%
Total population: 7,183

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,271
37.01%
No qualifications
1,233
20.09%
Level 3 (A level)
936
15.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
712
11.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
532
8.67%
Total 16+ residents: 6,136

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,264
34.97%
Owns with a mortgage
944
26.11%
Other social rented
721
19.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
512
14.16%
Social rents from council
106
2.93%
Total households: 3,615

Property prices in Woolton

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £265,500 in Woolton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woolton 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 Woolton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced29£235,000
Detached17£460,000
Flats17£150,000
Semi-Detached23£370,000

10 years median price trend in Woolton

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

All postcodes in Woolton

L255PR

Ribble Road

L257SQ

Vale Road

L255NU

Hunts Cross Avenue

L259GH

Oakcross Gardens

L258RU

Heyscroft Road

L255LL

Halewood Place

L258TJ

James Court

L255PA

Hollytree Road

L252XR

Woolton Street

L258TP

Watergate Way

L257UY

Cheddar Close

L255WH

Woolton Street

L258TW

Priors Close

L258RY

Woodvale Road

L255LZ

Whitney Road

L256DP

Felltor Close

L255JG

Acrefield Road

L256LF

The Old Quarry

L255HR

Bishops Court

L259NE

Layton Road

L257SF

Allerton Road

L256DH

Linkstor Road

L255NR

Hillside Drive

L256HF

Quarry Street

L259NJ

Layton Close

L256LB

Clay Cross Road

L255HU

Hillside Court

L255PN

Ribble Road

L256HH

Quarry Place

L255QE

Coach House Mews

L255LU

Whitney Place

L257XA

Dovercroft

L256EY

Quarry Street

L257RA

Allerton Road

L257RL

Rushton Place

L255HS

Abbey Court

L257SZ

Cobden Street

L257RQ

Allerton Road

L257FB

Vale Road

L256AB

Quarry Street

L258RN

Out Lane

L255PE

Halewood Road

L257SA

Menlove Avenue

L257RG

Allerton Road

L258SE

Hunts Cross Avenue

L255LT

Whitney Road

L258QS

Hunts Cross Avenue

L257SY

Merrion Close

L255NP

Gateacre Vale Road

L256JY

New Mill Stile

L255NS

Hillside Drive

L258TT

Out Lane

L257SP

Fleetwood Place

L258YU

Woolton Street

L255PP

Weaver Court

L258RE

Woodrock Road

L257AE

Cobden View

L256HB

Quarry Street

L259NA

Halewood Drive

L255NN

Out Lane

L256HE

Quarry Street

L257RN

Vale Road

L259NQ

Mackets Lane

L255JQ

Acrefield Road

L255JP

Acrefield Road

L258TU

Priory Way

L253YW

Much Woolton & Hunts Cross

L259TY

Much Woolton & Hunts Cross

L258RR

Hadfield Grove

L259NB

Hunts Cross Avenue

L256HA

Quarry Street

L257US

Lymecroft

L257RH

Allerton Road

L255PJ

Much Woolton & Hunts Cross

L258RX

The Heyes

L258QE

Manor Road

L256DD

Church Road

L258RZ

Woodvale Road

L255NZ

Orient Drive

L257SG

Vale Road

L256HW

Linkstor Road

L255JS

Woolton Mount

L255LR

Garway

L255HA

Woodsome Park

L256DJ

Hightor Road

L258QH

Watergate Lane

L256HQ

Quarry Street

L258RS

Halewood Drive

L257XP

Woolton Street

L257RW

Vale Road

L255PS

Ribble Road

L255HT

Deacon Court

L256HP

Greenough Street

L256DA

Church Road

L257RZ

Vale Road

L257RJ

Church Road South

L257UR

Evesham Close

L256HL

Mount Street

L255NT

Cambrian Way

L258RG

Kings Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.