Liverpool
A historic port city with affordable prices, three universities and a strong rental market, now reshaped by large regeneration schemes.
Overview
Liverpool combines a famous waterfront and cultural heritage with ongoing regeneration around the docks, the Knowledge Quarter and the city centre. Low entry prices and steady demand from students and young professionals have made it a popular choice for investors focused on rental income.
Why investors look here
- Some of the lowest entry prices of any major UK city
- Steady demand from students and young professionals
- Large regeneration schemes along the waterfront and in the Knowledge Quarter
- A compact city centre that is easy to manage property in
Market at a glance
| Area type | Typical price | Typical gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable high yield areas | £115,000 to £155,000 | 7.3% to 8.3% |
| Balanced inner city areas | £140,000 to £160,000 | 6% to 7.7% |
| Family suburbs | £320,000 to £390,000 | 3.8% to 4.6% |
Indicative ranges based on 2025 market data and our experience, not a forecast. Yields are before costs.
Getting around
Liverpool Lime Street has direct trains to London Euston in around two hours fifteen minutes, Merseyrail links the city region, and Manchester Airport is about 45 minutes away.
Things to consider
- Yields vary sharply from street to street; local knowledge matters
- Lower priced areas can have higher management costs and void periods
- Check the developer's track record carefully, especially for off plan schemes
