Moving to Liverpool

Merseyside, England

Avg. house price

£185,000

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Council tax (Band D)

£2,165

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Avg. broadband

68 Mbps

62% full fibre

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Getting around

Merseyrail network connecting the city and Wirral, Avanti West Coast rail to London Euston, and Arriva bus services across the region.

Commute to London: 2 hours 15 minutes by train

Key neighbourhoods

Aigburth

~£230,000

Residential south Liverpool suburb near Sefton Park with Victorian terraces and good schools.

Baltic Triangle

~£175,000

Regenerated creative quarter with independent businesses, street food venues, and new apartment developments.

Woolton

~£285,000

Village-like suburb with a strong community feel, independent shops, and connections to Beatles history.

Allerton

~£260,000

Popular family suburb close to Calderstones Park with a mix of Victorian and inter-war housing.

Council tax

The Band D council tax rate in Liverpool is £2,165 per year, set by Liverpool City Council. Your actual bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H).

Local tips

  • The Albert Dock area has free museums including Tate Liverpool and the Museum of Liverpool.
  • Liverpool has more listed buildings than any city outside London.
  • The Merseyrail network is fast, frequent, and connects well to surrounding areas.
  • Bold Street is the city's best street for independent food and drink.

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