Liverpool L5 has demonstrated a 5-year compound annual growth rate of 3.7% for property prices and 7.2% for rental income, with population growth of 1.0% over the same period. The district scores 62.3 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. Currently in an early gentrification stage, L5 presents characteristics typical of emerging urban regeneration areas where rental yields have outpaced capital appreciation. The divergence between rental growth and price growth suggests rental demand has strengthened relative to purchase demand, a pattern commonly observed in early-stage regeneration zones where property improvements and infrastructure investment precede wider market recognition.
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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 0.5 points this month to 62/100, driven mainly by demand.
10 planning applications submitted in L5 over the last six months, 1 demolition.
- To erect a two storey side extension and part two/ part single storey rear extension following demolition of rear conservatoryJan 2026 · City North
- Planning application to vary condition 2 of planning ref 22F/0310 (To vary condition 2 attached to 20F/3324 (To demolish block of 18 no. flats to be replaced with new build block consisting of 8 no. dwellinghouses and 4 no. flats with associated works) so as to amend the site layout to accommodate the new legal boundaries and amended building footprint) so as to allow change of roof and cladding material from standing seam to traditional tile/hanging tile.Apr 2026 · City North
- To erect a single-storey extension to the side and rearApr 2026 · City North
Liverpool (L5) common questions
Is Liverpool up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Liverpool (L5) as Early. Its trajectory score is 62/100 (Strong), in the top 4% of districts nationally. The score is up 5.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Liverpool safe?
Liverpool has a safety score of 59/100 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 (L5) 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 (L5) is £880 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Liverpool?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Liverpool (L6), Liverpool (L4), Liverpool (L3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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