houses for sale in Liverpool

Situated along the eastern side of the Mersey estuary, Liverpool is a city and borough of Merseyside. Liverpool has a population of over 460,000 people, making it one of the top ten most populous cities in the UK. House prices in Liverpool are well below the national average at £134,000. The average price for a flat is £123,000 and average monthly rents are around £780. The areas of Neston, Parlgate and Greasby are popular with young professionals while the area of Toxteh is more popular with students and artists. Lark Lane is also a popular choice to buy or rent a house and offers cafes, bars, music venues and a bohemian atmosphere.

Employment in Liverpool is dominated by the private and public service sector. Public administration, education, health and banking account for most of the employment within the city. The University of Liverpool, Littlewoods and Royal Liver Insurance are three of the biggest employers in Liverpool. Liverpool University, Liverpool John Moores University and the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts are three of the most popular universities in the city and account for the large student population.

Liverpool is popular with tourists and there is always something on offer to see or do. Anfield Stadium; home to the Liverpool F.C, Knowsley Safari Park and Liverpool Cathedral all help attract tourists. Outside of London, Liverpool offers more galleries and museums than any other city in the UK. The Beatles, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Ladytron all came from Liverpool and the city boasts a strong history in producing popular musicians. The Matthew Street Music Festival is a free open-air music festival held every year and is the largest of it’s kind in Europe. The festival attracts thousands of visitors and performers from all over the world.