Liverpool is a city of around 504,932 people in North West England (ONS mid-2023 population estimate). This page brings together the current verified figures on Liverpool house prices, rents and rental yields, drawn from the ONS/HM Land Registry UK House Price Index and ONS Private Rent and House Price Statistics. Every figure below carries its own source and date so it can be checked or quoted directly. For a wider view of the national picture, see our UK Rental Market Statistics 2026 and UK Landlord Statistics 2026 pages.
Last Updated: July 2026 | Next Update: October 2026
Liverpool Key Stats at a Glance
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Average house price | £184,000 | ONS/HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (provisional), April 2026 |
| Annual price change | +3.6% | vs April 2025 |
| Average monthly rent | £901 | ONS Private Rent and House Price Statistics, May 2026 |
| Annual rent change | +6.2% | vs May 2025 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.9% | Calculated: (£901 x 12) / £184,000 |
| Population | 504,932 | ONS mid-2023 population estimate |
Liverpool House Prices in 2026
The average house price in Liverpool has risen 3.6% in the year to April 2026 (ONS/HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (provisional)). For comparison, average prices across North West England rose 7.2% over the same period (ONS/HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (provisional)). That puts the typical Liverpool home at £184,000, based on transactions recorded up to April 2026.
Liverpool Waters, a masterplan covering one of the largest brownfield dockland sites in Europe, continues to progress in phases alongside Everton FC's new 52,888-capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, which opened in 2025 and has become a catalyst for wider waterfront investment (Liverpool Waters / Everton FC, 2025-2026).
Local house price data of this kind is based on a smaller number of transactions than national figures, so short-term movements in a single city should be read as a trend rather than a precise monthly signal. Looked at over a full year, though, Liverpool's rise of 3.6% gives a reasonably clear read on where the local market sits going into the second half of 2026.
Liverpool Rents and Rental Yields
The average monthly rent in Liverpool has risen 6.2% in the year to May 2026 (ONS Private Rent and House Price Statistics). That is against a wider North West England average rent increase of 5.4% over the same period (ONS Private Rent and House Price Statistics). That works out at £901 a month for the average Liverpool let as of May 2026.
Putting the two figures together gives the gross rental yield, the standard way of comparing rental income against purchase price before costs. For Liverpool: (£901 x 12 months) / £184,000 x 100 = 5.9% gross yield. This is a gross, pre-cost figure; it does not account for mortgage interest, management fees, maintenance, void periods or tax, all of which reduce the net return a landlord actually receives. For the national landlord and rental picture, including how gross and net yields typically compare, see our UK Landlord Statistics 2026 and UK Rental Market Statistics 2026 pages.
Two universities and a growing cruise and visitor economy support one of the strongest rental yield profiles of any major UK city, reflected in Liverpool's comparatively low average purchase price against its rent levels.
What's Shaping the Liverpool Property Market
Regeneration around the Baltic Triangle and Ten Streets creative and digital quarters continues to draw younger professional renters into the city centre.
Landlords and investors trying to translate these figures into an actual purchase in Liverpool typically work with a deal sourcing company to find stock that fits the numbers above, rather than relying on portal browsing alone, since the best-priced opportunities in a market like this rarely stay listed for long. This page is a statistics reference rather than a buying guide; for an area-by-area breakdown of where to invest within Liverpool, see our Liverpool property investment guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average house price in Liverpool in 2026?
The average house price in Liverpool was £184,000 in April 2026 (ONS/HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (provisional)), up 3.6% from April 2025.
What is the average rent in Liverpool?
The average monthly rent in Liverpool was £901 in May 2026 (ONS Private Rent and House Price Statistics), up 6.2% from May 2025.
What rental yield can landlords expect in Liverpool?
Based on the average purchase price of £184,000 and average monthly rent of £901, the gross rental yield in Liverpool works out at 5.9%. This is a gross figure before mortgage costs, management fees, maintenance and tax, so actual net returns will be lower.
Is the Liverpool property market rising or falling in 2026?
Liverpool house prices have risen 3.6% over the past year, while rents have risen 6.2% over the same period. The two do not always move together, and the gap between price growth and rent growth is one reason gross yields shift from year to year.
Where can I find area-by-area investment analysis for Liverpool?
This page focuses on citywide statistics. For a breakdown of specific Liverpool neighbourhoods and investment areas, see our Liverpool property investment guide.
Sources and Methodology
| Source | Data | Period |
|---|---|---|
| ONS/HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (provisional) | Average house price, annual change | April 2026 |
| ONS Private Rent and House Price Statistics | Average monthly rent, annual change | May 2026 |
| ONS mid-2023 population estimate | Population | 2023 |
Gross rental yield is calculated as (average monthly rent x 12) / average house price x 100, using the figures in the table above. It is a standard, transparent calculation, not a forecast, and does not represent net return after costs.
This page is a statistics reference. It does not constitute financial or investment advice. Figures are provisional and subject to revision by the original sources; always check the linked sources directly before relying on a figure for a decision.
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