Liverpool on the map
Built-up area109.4 km² (42.2 sq mi)
Location in MerseysideLiverpool sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Liverpool
Liverpool, located in Merseyside, England, is a city known for its significant contributions to music, culture, and maritime history. It is famously the birthplace of The Beatles, and visitors can explore various sites related to the band, including The Beatles Story museum. The city is also home to the Royal Albert Dock, where you can find a range of shops, restaurants, and galleries, as well as the Merseyside Maritime Museum, which showcases the city's maritime heritage.
In addition to its musical legacy, Liverpool features a diverse architectural landscape, with buildings ranging from historic structures to modern designs. The Liverpool Cathedral, one of the largest in the UK, offers impressive views from its tower. The city hosts numerous events throughout the year, including the Liverpool International Music Festival and the Liverpool Biennial, making it a lively place for both residents and visitors alike.
School Ratings in Liverpool
There are 347 schools in and around Liverpool. Everton Children's Centre and Tuebrook & West Derby Children's Centre are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 2 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Liverpool
The average property price is £210K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £135K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Liverpool
Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Drugs is prevalent across Liverpool, with 575 recorded incidents in June 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Liverpool
Liverpool falls within the more deprived areas of England, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment deprivation is higher than average, with a larger share of working-age residents out of work. Household incomes are below the national average, with a higher proportion of residents on low earnings.
Healthcare in Liverpool
There are 142 GP surgeries within three miles of Liverpool, the nearest being Bigham Road Medical Centre (0.3 miles away).
A closer look at Liverpool
Liverpool stands out among English cities for one stubbornly attractive reason: comparatively affordable housing. Across postcodes from L1 to L19, the average sold price sits at £210,799, a figure that makes owning a home far more attainable here than in many of the North West’s other urban centres. That relative value is not just a statistic; it shapes daily life for the 777,596 residents and 325,403 households who call this Merseyside community home.
A Maritime Legacy Woven into Street and Skyline
The city’s character was forged on the docks. The UNESCO-listed waterfront, with the Liver Building and Albert Dock, speaks of a time when Liverpool was the gateway for global trade, and that merchant history is written into the housing stock. Victorian terraces once housed dock workers and their families; today a typical terraced home changes hands for £159,783. Flats, many carved from old warehouses or lining the busy inner districts, average £149,570. The urban grain is dense, with around 2,654 people per square kilometre. That closeness fuels the city’s renowned sociability, from the Georgian Quarter’s quiet squares to streets where a neighbour’s doorstep is never far away. Yet green lung spaces like Sefton Park, in the L17 district, offer respite without pushing house prices to breaking point. For those seeking more room, the semi-detached family homes that ripple out towards the city’s edges fetch an average of £245,039, still within reach for many, while the much rarer detached properties climb to £402,260. Throughout, the rhythm of the Mersey and the echoes of the Beatles’ melodies seem to seep from the sandstone, binding the city to its past while keeping an eye on the present.
The Real Price of a Georgian Terrace
Look closer at the numbers and a story of balance emerges. The average household income of £43,139 a year does not feel stretched against those terraced and flat prices, meaning first-time buyers and young families often find a foothold that would be impossible in London or Bristol. That economic breathing space has fuelled a renaissance in neighbourhoods like L1’s Ropewalks, where students and creatives fill converted flats, and in L17’s Lark Lane, where independent shops thrive. The gap between the entry-level market and the detached homes of Childwall or Calderstones is substantial but not insurmountable for those climbing the ladder. Liverpool does not deal in property fever; it offers something steadier. A home here is less a leveraged asset and more a place to belong, underpinned by a density that keeps daily life walkable and a culture that prizes warmth over pretension. The £210,799 average is not simply a number on a spreadsheet; it is the key to a city where the past is never far away and the future feels genuinely open.
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Property Prices 101,238 sales
Schools & Education 347 within 5 miles View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the L6 postcode area.
Household Income in Liverpool ONS 2023
The average total household income in Liverpool is approximately £43,139 a year before tax, 22% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £32,904. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £32,904.
Businesses in Liverpool ONS 2025
There are approximately 21,570 active businesses based in Liverpool, around 28 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 88% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 442 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Liverpool IMD 2025
Liverpool falls within the more deprived areas of England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities can be more limited and household incomes tend to sit below the national average. Investment in local services and regeneration continues to support the community.
Crime in Liverpool 5,965 crimes · June 2026
Reported crime levels in Liverpool sit broadly in line with national averages for a city of this size. Violence & sexual offences accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Liverpool
Of the 333,134 households in and around Liverpool, 54% are owned, 24% are socially rented and 22% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Liverpool.