Market snapshot, September 2026
Liverpool recorded the strongest annual price growth of any city we cover, up 8.1% in the year to July 2026 to an average of £189,000. That is growth from a low base, which is precisely why entry prices here remain among the most accessible in the country. Rents rose 5.6% over the year to £913 a month.
Across all property types, gross yields average around 5.8% on ONS price and rent data. Smaller city centre and HMO stock runs well above that, and the opportunities on our books are priced between 5.7 and 11% gross depending on asset class.
Investment is concentrated around the waterfront and the Knowledge Quarter. Paddington South is a £300m phase of the wider £1bn Knowledge Quarter scheme, with enabling works complete and its masterplan out to public consultation since March 2026. Liverpool Waters continues to build out along the northern docks. The council has also published a draft framework for Pumpfields and Limekilns covering around 100 acres and more than 7,000 homes, though that one remains at planning stage rather than on site.
The North West is forecast to be flat across 2026, rise 3.5% in 2027 and grow 25% cumulatively to 2030, the joint strongest regional outlook in the UK.
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Attracted by the city’s robust infrastructure development and regeneration, including the expansion of the Liverpool Waters project and the revitalisation of the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool has developed into a leading choice for investors over the last 15 years.
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Why Liverpool?
Liverpool has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in recent years, but it has been one of the world’s greatest port cities for generations. Thanks to an influx of new businesses, along with excellent infrastructure and prosperous tourism, it is now globally-renowned as a great place to work, study and live.
The city, famously known as the birthplace of The Beatles, was honoured with the title of European Capital of Culture in 2008. It’s had over £14 billion worth of investment poured into regeneration and transformation since then.
The city’s once derelict docks are now being restored to their former seafaring glory, with the new shipping terminal looking to be one of Europe’s most advanced.
As a leading property investment company in Liverpool, the city is one of our top picks for new clients. It has all of the core fundamentals we look for (and more!).
Check out the key data below, or, for more information, check out our research into the best buy-to-let areas in Liverpool.
- The city has a population of almost 500,000 people, while the broader Liverpool city region has over 1.5 million people.
- Annual population increases have been over 0.5% and rising, with an 8.9% increase in the past 10 years.
- Liverpool has a young and educated population, with over 60,000 students across its universities.
- 31% of students choose to remain in the city after graduating.
- Liverpool has experienced significant economic growth since 2000, attracting over £1 billion in annual investment.
- Many regeneration projects are underway, including the £260 million Anfield Project, the £190 million Baltic Triangle redevelopment, and a £5 billion investment in Liverpool Waters, a 30-year vision to redevelop the waterfront with new homes, office space, hotels, restaurants, docks, and a new stadium for Everton FC.
- Liverpool’s average prices over the last several years the trajectory of prices has been overwhelmingly upwards.
- Data from HM Land Registry shows a 65% increase in property prices in Liverpool since 2012, with the average property now costing £177,000.
- Data from Savill’s Residential Forecasts for 2023 estimates the city will see a further 11.7% rise by 2027.
- Liverpool has an expansive transport network, including road, rail, ferry, and a major international airport.
- The city is well connected to other major cities via the M57 outer ring road and M62 motorway.
- Liverpool Lime Street station provides mainline rail connections to the rest of the UK, with frequent trains to London.
- Liverpool’s historic docks are a central hub for transatlantic trade.
- Liverpool has been granted Freeport status by the government, leading to the formation of a Free Trade Zone.
- The Freeport status is expected to bring an additional £850 million to the economy and create 14,000 jobs.
- In combination with the £5 billion Liverpool Waters investment, the region is poised to become a modern hub of industry, offering opportunities for businesses, investors, and employment, further driving growth.
- The northwest of England is an attractive prospect for landlords, with strong yearly growth in rental values.
- The average rental price increased in the northwest in the 12 months following April 2020 by 6.3%, whilst since April 2019 the average rental price has risen by over 12%, despite the uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Why Invest With Us?
As a property investment company for Liverpool and elsewhere across the UK, we pride ourselves on finding high-potential, well-priced opportunities in a clear, ethical manner for our clients. In addition:
- We do not charge any sourcing fees.
- We’re signed up to the Property Redress Scheme Scheme to protect our clients.
- We conduct extensive due diligence on all investment opportunities.
- We provide after-sales support.
- Due to our close relationships with property developers, often we can get exclusive discounts or bonuses (like a free furniture pack)
- We’ll help you with any extra steps in your journey, whether that’s finding a mortgage provider, instructing a property management company, or something else.
