Wavertree in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Smallest House

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. The Smallest House Marker

Inscription. Later part of the Cock & Bottle public house, No. 95 High Street was once known as the Smallest House in England.

Erected by The Wavertree Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 53° 23.91′ N, 2° 55.034′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in Wavertree. It is at the intersection of High Street and Hills Place, on the left when traveling west on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 95 High St, Liverpool, England L15 8HG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: George Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); Sentimental Journey (approx.

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3.1 kilometers away); Wellington's Column (approx. 4.3 kilometers away); The Battle of the Atlantic Memorial (approx. 4.3 kilometers away); Liverpool Cenotaph (approx. 4.3 kilometers away); Major General William Earle (approx. 4.3 kilometers away); William Brown Street (approx. 4.3 kilometers away); William Rathbone (approx. 4.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . The fascinating history of Liverpool’s Smallest House (The Guide Liverpool).

The house dates back to 1850, built during a time when Liverpool’s population was rapidly expanding due to the city’s prominence as a port...While little documentation exists about its early inhabitants, it’s believed that the house provided modest shelter for labourers and their families. Although one story suggests that at one time eight children once lived in the home…The property features only two rooms – one on each floor – with a steep staircase connecting them.

(Submitted on October 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. The Smallest House Marker

The marker, located on the right, is part of a house that now belongs to a larger pub complex.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.