Property Statistics for Gateacre, Liverpool
Data last updated: April 2026
Located in southeast Liverpool, Gateacre is home to the historic Belle Vale Shopping Centre, one of the city's earliest purpose-built shopping developments from the 1960s that serves the surrounding suburban communities. For landlords, the area presents solid fundamentals with properties averaging £282,465 and generating monthly rents of £1,112, delivering a gross yield of 5.10%. The market has shown robust growth with prices rising 9.10% over the past year and an impressive 25.10% over five years, though properties typically spend 179 days on the market in what remains a seller's market with 25 monthly sales. The area's family-oriented character is reflected in its housing stock, where semi-detached properties dominate at 46.6%, followed by detached homes at 19.4%. With a population of 33,214 across 15,199 households, Gateacre offers relatively low crime rates at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents and attracts steady demand from owner-occupiers who comprise 70.3% of residents, while the private rental sector accounts for just 11.1% of properties, suggesting potential opportunities for landlords in an undersupplied rental market.
£309,107.10
Average sale price across all property types in the area, based on recent transactions.
£1,071.60
£267.90 per week
Average monthly asking rent for properties listed in the area. Calculated as weekly rent multiplied by four.
4.50%
Gross rental yield — annual rent as a percentage of property value. Higher yields mean better returns for landlords.
6.70%
Annual change in average property value.
5.80%
Cumulative change over three years.
20.80%
Cumulative change over five years.
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Monthly Sales in Gateacre
Average Monthly Rent in Gateacre
Monthly average rent across all postcodes
Average Property Price in Gateacre
Monthly average sale price across all postcodes
Latest 12 Months
Area Composition
Average Mortgage Rates
As of Feb 2026
2 Year Fixed Rate
3.97%
3 Year Fixed Rate
3.94%
Variable Rate
6.59%
Average Household Income in Gateacre
£40,100
Per year, averaged across postcodes
Estimated average gross household income from ONS modelled data. Indicates the spending power and affordability profile of local tenants.
Crime Statistics in Gateacre
Low crime
Overall crime rating based on police-recorded crime data from the last 12 months, compared to the national average. Rated from Very low to Very high.
86 crimes per 1,000 residents
Total recorded crimes in the last 12 months divided by the local population, multiplied by 1,000. Lower is better.
Nearby Schools in Gateacre
State and independent schools in the local postcode area, with links to their latest Ofsted reports where available.
Demographics in Gateacre
Population profile across postcodes
Deprivation Index
22/100
Percentile rank from the English Indices of Multiple Deprivation. Higher is better — 100 means the area is among the least deprived nationally, 1 means among the most deprived.
Health Index
47/100
Percentile rank based on the health deprivation domain. Higher means a healthier local population with lower rates of premature death and disability.
With Degree
33%
Percentage of local residents holding a degree-level qualification or above, from Census data. Indicates the area's professional tenant base.
Vehicles / Household
1.1
Average number of cars or vans per household, from Census data. Indicates parking demand and general affluence of the area.
Sales Demand in Gateacre
Based on the ratio of properties for sale to monthly transactions. A seller's market means properties sell quickly. A buyer's market means more negotiating power for purchasers.
L25
Seller's market
Avg. 179 days on market
144 properties for sale
Population in Gateacre
Estimated population figures from ONS data. Higher population density typically means stronger rental demand.
Population
33,214
Households
15,199
Density
8,987 /km²
Price Growth Forecast in Gateacre
Projected average property price based on historical trends. Future values are forecasts and not guaranteed.
Property Types in Gateacre
Breakdown of residential property types from Census data. Shows the housing stock composition in the area.
Tenure Types in Gateacre
How residents occupy their homes, from Census data. Private rented percentage indicates the existing rental market size.
Area Information - Gateacre
Gateacre, a picturesque suburb of Liverpool, is renowned for its rich history and charming village ambiance. This area boasts a wealth of architectural heritage, including Grade II listed buildings and the unique Gateacre Brow, lined with quaint shops and historic pubs. With its lush green spaces and tight-knit community feel, Gateacre offers a delightful blend of rural tranquility and suburban convenience.
Maps - Gateacre
Interactive map showing the location of Gateacre
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