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 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Woolton is £39,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Woolton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Woolton Population
7,186
Population density
5,210.6 per km²
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
Religion
Christian
4,813
66.98%
No religion
1,813
25.23%
Not answered
356
4.95%
Jewish
70
0.97%
Muslim
58
0.81%
Total population: 7,186
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
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
3,055
49.81%
Retired
1,849
30.15%
Long-term sick or disabled
391
6.38%
Looking after home or family
222
3.62%
Other economically inactive
184
3%
Total 16+ residents: 6,133
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
Housing type
Semi-detached
1,246
34.48%
Purpose-built flat
1,088
30.11%
Terraced
715
19.78%
Detached
476
13.17%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
37
1.02%
Total households: 3,614
Property prices in Woolton
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Woolton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,175,000.
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.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
20
£446,000
£278,100
£315,000
£591,250
£811,625
Flats
20
£126,750
£88,453
£97,750
£157,500
£250,000
Semi-Detached
21
£355,500
£205,000
£275,000
£415,000
£455,000
Terraced
30
£229,000
£145,250
£190,500
£280,000
£388,318
10 years median price trend
in Woolton
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolton.
