L18 in Liverpool has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.6% for property prices alongside rental growth of 7.2%, indicating stronger performance in the lettings market than capital appreciation. The postcode district scores 60.2 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally, and is classified as being in an early gentrification stage. Population growth over the same period has been modest at 1.0% annually. The divergence between rental and price growth suggests investor interest in the rental market may be outpacing owner-occupier demand, a pattern worth monitoring for those evaluating medium-term investment potential in the area.
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- 1Property prices up 2.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Liverpool · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.4 points this month to 60/100, driven mainly by safety.
49 planning applications submitted in L18 over the last six months, 7 demolition.
- To erect a single-storey extension to side following demolition of existing porch, to undertake minor alterations throughout including fenestration, replacement of garage door with window, and installation of no.1 rooflight to existing rear extension.Apr 2026 · City South
- To erect a single-storey extension to rear and side incorporating no.1 roof light and no.1 oriel window following demolition of outbuildingApr 2026 · City South
- Planning application for non-material amendment to planning ref 23F/2123 (To erect 143 no. residential dwellings, comprising 78 no. three, four and five bed houses and 65 no. one and two bed apartments, following demolition of existing buildings, with associated parking, open space, landscaping and infrastructure works) so as to make minor amendments to the approved plans.Mar 2026 · City South
Liverpool (L18) common questions
Is Liverpool up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Liverpool (L18) as Early. Its trajectory score is 60/100 (Strong), in the top 8% of districts nationally. The score is down 9.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Liverpool safe?
Liverpool has a safety score of 28/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Liverpool?
The average property price in Liverpool (L18) is £227k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Liverpool?
The median monthly rent in Liverpool (L18) is £880 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Liverpool?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Liverpool (L15), Liverpool (L17), Liverpool (L16), Liverpool (L19), Liverpool (L25). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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