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 346 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 £201K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £130K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Liverpool

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Drugs is prevalent across Liverpool, with 998 recorded incidents in January 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Liverpool

Broadband speeds in Liverpool are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 103,404 sales

Average Price £201K
£100 £93.4M
Detached £352K 10,502
Semi £207K 29,060
Terraced £130K 40,234
Flat £134K 17,704

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.

Overall Deprivation
2/10
Income
2/10
Employment
2/10
Education
2/10
Health
1/10
Housing
8/10
Living Environment
3/10
7,104 Children (0-15) 16%
32,845 Working Age 73%
6,968 Older (60+) 15%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 71.9% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 50% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Liverpool 8,774 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Liverpool sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

3,414 Violence & Sexual Offences
998 Drugs
805 Public Order
771 Anti-Social Behaviour
706 Criminal Damage & Arson
586 Shoplifting
507 Other Theft
271 Vehicle Crime
234 Other Crime
218 Burglary
94 Robbery
71 Weapons
50 Bicycle Theft
49 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Edge Hill Train Station 0.7 miles
Liverpool Lime Street Train Station 1.6 miles
Liverpool Central Train Station 1.8 miles
Moorfields Train Station 2 miles
Broad Green Train Station 2.1 miles
Liverpool James Street Train Station 2.2 miles

Location

Local Government

District Liverpool
Ward Fazakerley
Constituency Liverpool, Walton
Parish Liverpool, unparished area
Region North West

Notable & Famous People from Liverpool 364 people

A. O. L. Atkin
Mathematician
British mathematician (1925–2008)
Abdullah Quilliam
Writer
founder of England's first Mosque
Adam Dickinson
Association football player
English footballer (born 1986)
Adam F
Composer
English music producer and DJ
Adam Farley
Association football player
English footballer (born 1980)
Adam Hammill
Association football player
English association football player (born 1988)
Adam Morgan
Association football player
English association football player (born 1994)
Alan Bridges
Screenwriter
film director and actor (1927-2013)
Alan Navarro
Association football player
English association football player (born 1981)
Alex Cox
Screenwriter
English film director
Alex Watson
Association football player
professional footballer (born 1968)
Alexei Sayle
Screenwriter
English comedian
Alf Schofield
Association football player
English footballer (1873-?)
Alison Steadman
Actor
British actress
Andrew Dalby
Librarian
British academic
Andrew Shovlin
Engineer
British engineer
Andy Ripley
Entrepreneur
English rugby union footballer (1947–2010)
Andy Sherry
Karateka
British martial artist
Angela Billingham, Baroness Billingham
Politician
British Labour Party politician (born 1939)
Angela Buxton
Tennis player
female tennis player from United Kingdom (1934-2020)
Anthony Kenny
Philosopher
British philosopher (born 1931)
Anthony Shaffer
Screenwriter
writer, barrister and advertising executive from England
Antony Hamilton
Choreographer
English-Australian actor, model, and dancer (1952-1995)
Anyika Onuora
Athletics competitor
British sprinter
April Ashley
Model
English model, actress, author, and activist (1935–2021)
Armel Hugh Diverres
University teacher
British university teacher (1914-1998)
Arthur Askey
Screenwriter
English comedian and actor (1900–1982)
Arthur Berry
Playwright
English footballer (1888-1953)
Arthur Wynne
Inventor
Inventor of the crossword puzzle (1871-1945)
Augustine Harris
Catholic priest
Catholic bishop (1917-2007)
Aynsley Dunbar
Drummer
British musician
Barry Jonsberg
Writer
Australian writer
Berlie Doherty
Screenwriter
English children's writer
Bernard Brodie
Chemist
American biochemist (1907–1989)
Bernard Robinson
Production designer
production designer
Beryl Bainbridge
Screenwriter
English writer (1932–2010)
Betty Marsden
Actor
British actor and comedian (1919-1998)
Bianca Walkden
Taekwondo athlete
British taekwondo practitioner
Bill Harry
Writer
British journalist
Bill Kenwright
Actor
English businessman (born 1945)
Bill Tidy
Cartoonist
cartoonist
Billy Ashcroft
Association football player
English footballer (born 1952)
Billy Fury
Singer
British rock and roll singer (1940–1983)
Billy J. Kramer
Singer
British pop singer
Billy Paynter
Association football coach
British footballer (born 1984)
Bob Wareing
Politician
British politician (1930-2015)
Bradley Orr
Association football player
British footballer (born 1982)
Brian Epstein
Businessperson
British personal manager and impresario (1934–1967)
Brian Jacques
Writer
British fiction writer known for Redwall animal fantasy novels (1939–2011)
Brian Labone
Association football player
English footballer (1940-2006)
Brian Nash
Songwriter
British musician
Bryan Hughes
Association football coach
British footballer (born 1976)
Carl Critchlow
Illustrator
British science fiction and fantasy comic illustrator
Cathy Tyson
Actor
English actress
Charles Brabin
Screenwriter
British-American film director (1882–1957)
Charles Evans
Surgeon
British mountain climber (1918–1995)
Charles MacIver
Skipper
sailor (1866–1935)
Charles McDougall
Television director
British television and film director
Charles Petrie
Historian
British historian (1895–1977)
Charlotte Leslie
Politician
British politician (born 1978)
Chris Lawler
Association football player
English association football player
Chris Rennard, Baron Rennard
Politician
British politician (born 1960)
Christian Burns
Singer
English singer
Clive Barker
Screenwriter
English author, film director, and visual artist (born 1952)
Clive Hornby
Actor
British actor (1944-2008)
Clive Swift
Actor
British actor (1936–2019)
Coleen Rooney
Detective
English writer and television personality
Colin Irwin
Association football player
English association football player
Colin Welland
Screenwriter
British actor (1934–2015)
Connor Wilkinson
Actor
English actor
Cornelia Frances
Actor
English-Australian actress (1941–2018)
Dale Jennings
Association football player
English footballer (born 1992)
Damon Minchella
Bassist
English bassist
Daniel Purvis
Artistic gymnast
British gymnast
Darren Potter
Association football player
Irish-English association football player (born 1984)
Dave Jones
Association football coach
footballer and manager (born 1956)
Dave Watson
Association football coach
English footballer (born 1961)
David Burke
Actor
English actor
David Fairclough
Association football player
English association football player
David Garrick
Singer
British pop singer (1945–2013)
David Hanson
Politician
British politician (born 1957)
David Hunt, Baron Hunt of Wirral
Solicitor
British politician (born 1942)
David Jackson
Actor
British actor (1934-2005)
David Johnson
Association football coach
English association football player (1951–2022)
David Moores
Entrepreneur
British football executive (1946–2022)
David Price
Boxer
English professional boxer
David Weatherall
University teacher
physician and academic (1933-2018)
David Yip
Actor
English actor
Daz Crawford
Actor
British actor
Dennis Mortimer
Association football coach
English footballer (born 1952)
Derek Mountfield
Association football player
English footballer and manager (born 1962)
Derek Nimmo
Actor
British actor and theatre manager (1930-1999)
Derek Temple
Association football player
footballer (born 1938)
Derry Wilkie
Musician
Doug Bradley
Actor
English actor
Doug Dailey
Sport cyclist
English racing cyclist
Ed Alleyne-Johnson
Musician
British musician
Eddie Parker
Composer
British musician
Edward Russell, 2nd Baron Russell of Liverpool
Judge
British judge and baron (1895-1981)
Edwina Currie
Writer
British politician (born 1946)
Elaine Fantham
Translator
British classical philologist (1933–2016)
Elisabeth Sladen
Ballet dancer
British actress
Ernest Newman
Composer
British musicologist (1868–1959)
Esther McVey
Businessperson
British politician (born 1967)
Ewart Horsfall
Rower
British rower (1892–1974)
Francis Jeffers
Association football coach
English association football player
Francis William Beaumont
Military officer
heir to the Seigneur of Sark, a Royal Air Force officer and film producer (1903–1941)
Frank Francis
Librarian
British librarian (1901–1988)
Frank Hornby
Businessperson
English toy inventor, businessman and politician (1863-1936)
Frank McDonough
Historian
English historian of international history and the Third Reich
Frank Spedding
Composer
British composer (1929-2001)
Frankie Vaughan
Actor
English traditional pop music singer (1928-1999)
Frederick Fleet
Sailor
British sailor, survivor of the sinking of RMS Titanic (1887-1965)
Frederick Marquis, 1st Earl of Woolton
Politician
Lord President of the Council (1883-1964)
Gary Ablett
Association football coach
English footballer and manager (1965-2012)
Gary Taylor-Fletcher
Association football player
British footballer (born 1981)
Ged Quinn
Painter
British artist (born 1963)
Geoff Rowley
Skateboarder
British skateboarder
Geoffrey Gilbert
University teacher
British flautist (1914-1989)
George Patterson
Association football coach
English football manager (1887-1955)
George Stubbs
Artist
British painter (1724–1806)
Gerald Abrahams
Writer
Chess player, author, barrister (1907–1980)
Gerry Byrne
Association football player
English footballer (1938-2015)
Gil Norton
Composer
British record producer
Gilly Coman
Actor
actress (1955-2010)
Grace Marguerite Hay Drummond-Hay
Journalist
British journalist (1895-1946)
Guy Ryder
Politician
British trade unionist (born 1956)