L4 encompasses Everton and surrounding areas in north Liverpool, where rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation significantly over the past five years. The district recorded 7.2% annualised rent growth against 3.7% price growth (CAGR), indicating a rental-led market dynamic. Population increased modestly at 1.0% over five years, whilst the area registers a trajectory score of 57.6/100, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally and reflecting active gentrification characteristics. These metrics suggest rental yields have compressed relative to growth in absolute values, though the divergence between rental and price appreciation warrants consideration for investors assessing yield versus capital appreciation strategies in this north-west market segment.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 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 down 0.8 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by safety.
119 planning applications submitted in L4 over the last six months, 2 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Retrospective application to carry out fenestration alterations to front following demolition of existing rear extension in connection with the change of use of the premise from Class E (Commercial) to Class C3 (Residential)Feb 2026 · City North
- Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for change of use from (C3 Dwellinghouse) to C2 Children's Care HomeFeb 2026 · City North
- Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for change of use from (C3 Dwelling house) to a children’s care home (C2)Feb 2026 · City North
Liverpool (L4) common questions
Is Liverpool up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Liverpool (L4) as Active. Its trajectory score is 57/100 (Strong), in the top 17% of districts nationally. The score is up 4.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Liverpool safe?
Liverpool has a safety score of 44/100 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 (L4) 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 (L4) is £880 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Liverpool?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Liverpool (L5), Liverpool (L6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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