A guide to living in Liverpool
Liverpool was ranked as the 7th best city worldwide in 2024 – and for good reason.
With a vibrant music and arts scene, beautiful landmarks and a rich maritime history, the city is loved by visitors and locals alike.
Dubbed the ‘city of music’ by UNESCO, it is known around the world as the birthplace of The Beatles. Bandmates John Lennon and Paul McCartney met and, together with the band, performed in and around the city, including the iconic Cavern Club.
Liverpool Football Club, which is known globally, has also won six Champions League trophies.
Why is Liverpool so popular?
Liverpool has been rated the best place to live and work in the UK in the Citability Living Index because it achieved high scores for:
- Value for money
- Work opportunities
- Emotional connection
Liverpool locals, affectionately known as Scousers, have a reputation for being warm, friendly, and fiercely proud of their city.
The city is also an artist's paradise. Outside of London, Liverpool has the highest numberof museums and galleries including the Tate Liverpool and it scored 89% for the affordability of its art and culture scene. On the topic of affordability, it’s cheaper to live in Liverpool than London, which is 70% more expensive.
The story and influence of The Beatles is celebrated across the city too. There’s a Beatles Story Museum, which is the largest Beatles exhibition in the world, and visitors can also see their childhood homes in Woolton and Allerton (more on this below).
Today, the live music scene is world class and you’ll always find plenty of concerts and gigs to attend. Festivals like the Liverpool International Music Festival and Africa Oye take place annually.
Liverpool is also home to some beautiful landmarks like the historic Waterfront and Royal Albert Dock, where you can visit the city’s best museums and galleries, restaurants, bars and shops.
As a port city, there’s a rich maritime history. The Waterfront was unveiled in 1846 and by the 19th century, 40% of the world’s trade was passing through Liverpool’s docks. The city also registered the Titanic with its name front and centre on the ship.
Popular areas to live in Liverpool
Liverpool is a great place to move to, which is why we have several developments of new build homes near the city, carefully located to give you the best of city and rural life.
Is Crosby a nice place to live?
Coastal town, Crosby is a short distance from the city centre and it’s rich in history. In fact, Captain Smith who steered the Titanic lived here.
It’s best known for:
- Crosby Beach, a stunning 2.5 mile coastline and home to famous artist, Antony Gormley’s Another Place installation
- Crosby Marina and Lakeside for watersports
- Excellent schools including private and faith schools
Driving distance to Liverpool City Centre: 30 minutes
Closest Miller Homes development: Rookery Place and Dial House Place
Is Aintree a nice place to live?
Aintree, a historical village is located Northeast of Liverpool City Centre. It’s best known for Aintree Racecourse, which has hosted the Grand National every year since 1839
Driving distance to Liverpool City Centre: 31 minutes
Closest Miller Homes development: Rookery Place and Dial House Place
Woolton
Woolton is a suburb in Liverpool that’s split into two parts: ‘Much woolton’ and ‘Little Woolton’ because it used to be separate villages. The suburb is bordered by extensive parkland.
It’s best known for:
- Mendips, where Beatles-star John Lennon grew up, is now owned by the National Trust as a tourist attraction
- Strawberry Field – former care home turned visitor attraction, where Lennon retreated to and dedicated the song, Strawberry Fields Forever
- Woolton Hall, a grade I listed building renovated by architect Robert Adam in 1780
Driving distance to Liverpool City Centre: 25 minutes
Closest Miller Homes development: Lunts Heath Rise
Allerton
To the south of Liverpool lies suburb Allerton, renowned for its strong community and beautiful green spaces.
It’s best known for:
- Calderstones Park, where visitors can see the ancient megaliths and Allerton Oak
- The ancient Robin Hood Stone
- 20 Forthlin Road which Beatles star Paul McCartney called home, now owned by the National Trust as a tourist attraction
- Allerton Road – a foodies’ ultimate destination with top restaurants
Driving distance to Liverpool City Centre: 21 mins
Closest Miller Homes development: Lunts Heath Rise
Halewood
Halewood is a beautiful town with plenty of parkland and staple to the automotive industry.
It’s best known for:
- Ford Motor Company arrived in Halewood in 1963 to manufacture the first Ford Anglia – which now sits in Liverpool Museum
- The Jaguar Land Rover factory
- Home to the ‘quiet beatle,’ George Harrison
Driving distance to Liverpool City Centre: 33 mins
Closest Miller Homes development: Lunts Heath Rise
The benefits of living in Liverpool
There are many reasons why you should make the move to Liverpool:
Tight-knit community: The locals are friendly and always up for a laugh. There’s plenty of community events that you could get involved in and use to meet new friends.
Landmarks and attractions: There’s plenty to visit and do, from scenic parkland to a beach, marina, Waterfront and dock. Sefton Park in particular is a stunning green space with 200 acres of greenery, a Peter Pan statue and Palm House – a Victorian glasshouse filled with over 200 plant varieties.
Versatility: The outer suburbs are perfect for peace and quiet while the city is thriving with lots on offer.
Merseyside music scene: There’s no shortage of live performances, gigs, music venues and festivals covering all genres of music including hip hop and jazz.
Arts and entertainment: Liverpool is home to top art galleries like Tate Liverpool which sits on a one-of-a-kind Waterfront. There are also theatres, comedy acts and Liverpool Biennial – the UK’s largest contemporary visual art festival.
Shopping: Liverpool is a top shopping destination with centres like Liverpool ONE, MetQuarter and St John’s Shopping Centre. But you can also find independent boutiques, designers, markets, vintage and sustainable clothing.
Leading sports city: Alongside Liverpool Football Club, it’s successful in Rugby and horse racing. There’s also royal golf courses and watersports available too.
Public transport
Travel in and out of Liverpool is simple. The different modes of transport include:
- Bus
- Train
- Taxis
- Ferry
- Cycle paths
There’s also Liverpool Airport if you want to catch a flight.
Education
Liverpool is a large and diverse city, which makes it perfect for raising a family.
There are lots of schooling options from private, grammar and public schools, to well-respected colleges. There are also two universities to study at: University of Liverpool, which was rated gold for teaching excellence framework in 2023, and Liverpool John Moores University.
Use Liverpool City Council’s school search tool to find the best schools inspected by Ofsted.
Developments near Liverpool
Check out our developments near Liverpool: