Liverpool property market data provides broad context for house prices, private rents, property types, and buyer types across the Liverpool local authority area. ONS data is useful for research, but it does not describe every street, development, property condition, tenure, tenancy, or asking price. Users should compare current listings, area guides, property condition, costs, and professional guidance before making decisions.
Latest Liverpool Property Market Data
| Metric | Latest figure | Period | Annual change | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price | £184,000 | Up 3.6% from April 2025 | Provisional | |
| Average monthly private rent | £901 | Up 6.2% from May 2025 | ||
| Average first-time buyer price | £169,000 | Provisional | ||
| Average mortgage-buyer price | £191,000 | Provisional |
Source: Office for National Statistics. Geography: Liverpool local authority. ONS page last updated: .
Liverpool House Prices
The average Liverpool house price gives broad local authority context, not a valuation for a specific home. Property prices vary by area, property type, condition, tenure, lease length, building type, and recent sale evidence.
| Metric | Latest figure | Period | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (Liverpool) | £184,000 | (provisional) | ONS UK House Price Index |
| Annual change | +3.6% | April 2025 to April 2026 | ONS UK House Price Index |
| Average house price (North West) | £216,000 | (provisional) | ONS UK House Price Index |
| Average house price (UK) | £270,000 | (provisional) | ONS UK House Price Index |
Liverpool House Prices by Property Type
| Property type | Average price | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £387,000 | (provisional) |
| Semi-detached | £233,000 | (provisional) |
| Terraced | £174,000 | (provisional) |
| Flats and maisonettes | £127,000 | (provisional) |
Source: ONS UK House Price Index. Geography: Liverpool local authority.
Liverpool Private Rents
Average private rent data gives broad context for the Liverpool rental market, but individual rents depend on property size, location, condition, furnishing, tenancy terms, bills, parking, and current availability.
| Area | Average monthly rent | Period | Annual change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | £901 | Up 6.2% from £848 in May 2025 | |
| North West | £954 | ||
| UK | £1,383 |
Source: ONS Index of Private Housing Rental Prices. Geography: Liverpool local authority.
Liverpool Rents by Bedroom and Property Type
Average rent by bedroom count
| Bedrooms | Average monthly rent |
|---|---|
| One bedroom | £677 |
| Two bedrooms | £826 |
| Three bedrooms | £950 |
| Four or more bedrooms | £1,279 |
Average rent by property type
| Property type | Average monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | £777 |
| Terraced | £904 |
| Semi-detached | £994 |
| Detached | £1,210 |
Source: ONS Index of Private Housing Rental Prices. Geography: Liverpool local authority. Reporting period: .
Liverpool Buyer Type Data
| Buyer type | Average price | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-time buyer | £169,000 | Provisional | |
| Home mover | £216,000 | ||
| Mortgage buyer | £191,000 | Provisional | |
| Cash buyer | £166,000 | Provisional |
Source: ONS UK House Price Index. Geography: Liverpool local authority.
Buyer type data helps users compare broad price patterns across buyer groups. It does not show mortgage eligibility, deposit requirements, monthly affordability, or whether a specific buyer can purchase a specific property.
How to Interpret Liverpool Property Market Data
ONS local data uses the Liverpool local authority area as its geographic boundary. This does not cover every possible definition of Liverpool or the wider Liverpool City Region.
Average house prices can change because of the mix of homes sold in a period. A quarter with more high-value sales pushes the average up, even if underlying conditions have not changed.
Average rents can differ from current asking rents and specific tenancy types. ONS rent data measures existing tenancies, not only new lets.
Local data can be more volatile than national data because smaller numbers of transactions and tenancies are involved.
House price figures are provisional and subject to revision. ONS may update previously published data in later releases.
Property-level decisions need street-level comparison, tenure checks, condition checks, legal checks, survey information, lending criteria, and professional input. Liverpool property research should compare area, property type, condition, tenure, transport access, local amenities, licensing rules, leasehold terms, and current availability. City-wide averages provide context, but they should not be used alone for buying, renting, or investment decisions.
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Sources and Methodology
This page uses publicly available data from the following sources:
- ONS UK House Price Index - average house prices by local authority, property type, and buyer type. Reporting period: . Figures are provisional and subject to revision.
- ONS Index of Private Housing Rental Prices - average private rents by local authority, bedroom count, and property type. Reporting period: .
- HM Land Registry - underpins ONS house price data through registered sale transactions.
Source notes
- All house price data use the reporting period, not the access date.
- Provisional figures are marked as provisional and may be revised.
- The geography used is the Liverpool local authority area unless otherwise stated.
- Liverpool local authority data should not be confused with Liverpool City Region data, which covers a wider area.
- Asking prices, sold prices, valuations, and rent estimates measure different things and should not be compared directly.
Liverpool Realty provides property market information for general research purposes only. It does not provide estate agency, letting agency, mortgage, legal, tax, valuation, survey, financial, or investment advice. Data may be revised or may not reflect current market conditions. Users should verify important information with official sources and relevant professionals before making decisions.