Merseyside’s growth has been largely driven by the bustling port of the city of Liverpool. Though the Liverpool City Centre is the central business district of Merseyside, the county is one of the more urban ones, with 5 metropolitan district and at least one major town centre and outlying suburbs in each. Liverpool and the rest of Merseyside is reputed to have friendly residents (not to mention enthusiastic football fans), and generally has good schools and good transport links by rail, bus, road, and even ferry. For nightlife and entertainment, head to one of the cities, but don’t miss the smaller towns to the north of Liverpool or on the coast for a family-friendly spot that doesn’t sacrifice having good connections.
Liverpool city is located in the North West of England, situated on the estuary of the River Mersey. After being named a city in 1880, Liverpool developed into the fifth largest in the UK with a population of 500,000 and a metropolitan area population of around 2.25 million. Many sites were granted World Heritage status in the area and in 2008, Liverpool became the European Capital of Culture where plenty of beautiful destinations are found. This includes The Royal Liver Building, The Refurbished Royal Albert Dock and St George's Hall. As well as being rich in culture, Liverpool offers some incredible properties and remains a largely affordable place where students, professionals and families can buy and rent.