L26 in Liverpool has demonstrated rental market momentum over the past five years, with annual rent growth of 7.2% outpacing price appreciation at 3.7%. The district scores 51.5 out of 100 on trajectory analysis, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally and indicating strong fundamentals. Population growth remained modest at 1.0% over five years, suggesting the rental strength reflects improved rental yields rather than demand-driven expansion. The postcode sits in pre-cursor gentrification stage, indicating early-stage characteristics that may precede broader neighbourhood development. These metrics present a mixed profile for investors, balancing solid rental returns against constrained capital growth and nascent demographic change.
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- 1Property prices up 3.0% 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 up 0.7 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
1 planning application submitted in L26 over the last six months.
- APPLICATION TO DISCHARGE CONDITION 5 (BOOKING MANAGEMENT PLAN) PERTAINING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00686/FUL.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Liverpool (L26) common questions
Is Liverpool up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Liverpool (L26) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 52/100 (Strong), in the top 37% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Liverpool safe?
Liverpool has a safety score of 38/100 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 (L26) is £227k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Liverpool?
The median monthly rent in Liverpool (L26) is £880 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Liverpool?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Liverpool (L24), Liverpool (L25), Liverpool (L27), Liverpool (L19), Liverpool (L18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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