Liverpool Area Guide

UK Area Guides

Liverpool, Merseyside

Exceptional4.9

Living in

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.

Ratings

Exceptional4.9

Community

Many attractions are located in Liverpool, with locals and tourists having the option to discover heritage, music venues, sporting facilities, shopping centres and eateries. Liverpool boasts entertainment such as The Wold Museum, Liverpool Football Club, British Music Experience, Liverpool Cathedral and The Empire Theatre. Residents are also spoilt for choice in Liverpool city centre where 5 shopping centres, 2 department stores and over 400 shops are located, offering independent stores, chain stores and designer outlets.

Safety

Much like other cities in the UK, Liverpool has some safe areas and some not-so-safe areas. The city is considered to be safe overall, however, as it is a very dynamic and busy location, residents should remain alert as they would in any other highly populated area.  

Parking

Both hourly and monthly paid parking is offered in Liverpool where residents can take advantage of the secure spaces on Chapel Street, William Jessop Way, Duke Street, Princes Gardens and King Edward Industrial Estate. Options can be found directly in the city centre and across other areas in the city.

Nightlife

A great choice of nightlife is on offer in and around Liverpool, with a number of different genre bars, clubs and restaurants available. Residents who are looking for a lively evening out can choose from the likes of Ink Bar, The Camel Club, Modo, Flares, Fusion or Jaloux. Locals can also head to the surrounding areas of Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield for even further nightlife options.

Family Friendly

Liverpool is home to a number of great education options leaving families plenty of Primary, Secondary and University options. Some local Schools include, St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, The Beacon Church of England Primary School, LIPA Sixth Form College, The University of Liverpool and Liverpool Hope University.  

Pet Friendly

Many lovely green areas are dotted across Liverpool for dog walkers and their furry best friends to explore. Locals can find great walking routes in Everton Park, Calderstones Park, Stanley Park & Garden, Reynolds Park and Walton Hall Park. 

Transport

There are 4 main train stations in Liverpool. Lime Street, Central, Moorfields and James Street all provide great links for residents to travel out of the city to surrounding areas and the rest of the UK. The fastest trains to the nearby city of Manchester take just 37 minutes from Lime Street, while the average journey time between the two cities is just under an hour. Liverpool John Lennon Airport, formerly known as Speke Airport, is the closest to the city and can be reached in 30 minutes by car from Liverpool via the A561.