Pumpfields
A former industrial district immediately north of the commercial centre.
Why investors look here: Walkable to the city centre and the focus of the newly approved regeneration plan.
Pumpfields & Limekilns — approved June 2026, 7,283 homes.
Location guide · Liverpool
Invest in Liverpool Property
Liverpool pairs an accessible entry price with some of the strongest rent and house-price momentum in the country, and a waterfront undergoing its biggest change in a generation.
Liverpool
- Average rent
- £913 pcm
- Average rent
- Source: ONS, July/August 2026
- Annual rental growth
- +5.6%
- Annual rental growth
- Source: ONS, July/August 2026
- Annual house price growth
- +8.1%
- Annual house price growth
- Source: ONS, July/August 2026
North West
- Forecast to 2030
- 25%
- Forecast to 2030
- Source: Savills, June 2026
Why invest in Liverpool
Liverpool is a city that has reinvented itself around its waterfront. The docks that once made it a global port are now home to apartments, museums, offices and, soon, a new stadium — and that shift continues to move north along the river.
For investors, the appeal is the combination of a lower entry rent than Manchester with strong recent momentum. ONS figures show both rents and house prices rising faster in Liverpool than the average rent growth recorded in Manchester or Salford over the same period.
Liverpool also has a compact, walkable city centre. Many of the areas investors look at — including the northern docks and the Pumpfields district — sit within walking distance of the commercial core.
Rental demand
Average rent in Liverpool is £913 pcm, with annual rental growth of 5.6% (ONS, July/August 2026).
The lower rent level makes the city accessible to a wide range of tenants — students and graduates from the city's universities, professionals working in the centre and people moving to new homes close to the waterfront. Well-specified, well-managed apartments near the centre tend to attract the strongest interest.
Capital growth outlook
ONS data records annual house price growth of 8.1% in Liverpool (July/August 2026). That is past performance and does not guarantee future growth.
Looking forward, Savills forecasts 25% house price growth across the North West by 2030 (June 2026). This is a regional forecast covering Liverpool alongside Manchester and the wider North West; it is not a prediction for any individual property.
Regeneration
Regeneration and major projects
Liverpool's growth is concentrated north of the centre, where three major projects sit close together. Select a hotspot to read more.
Liverpool
Pumpfields & Limekilns
Approved in June 2026 — a plan for 7,283 homes on the northern edge of the centre.
The Pumpfields & Limekilns plan was approved in June 2026 and sets out 7,283 homes for the area just north of the city centre. Both The Gateway and SoapWorks, the Liverpool developments we offer, are located in Pumpfields.
Areas to watch
Best areas for investors
The areas where Liverpool's regeneration is most concentrated. We do not publish area-level prices or yields unless they are verified.
Limekilns
The neighbouring area included in the same approved plan.
Why investors look here: Part of a single, co-ordinated regeneration plan rather than piecemeal change.
Pumpfields & Limekilns plan.
Northern docks
The waterfront stretching north from the Pier Head.
Why investors look here: Waterside living close to the city centre, in the path of long-term regeneration.
Liverpool Waters and Bramley-Moore Dock.
Commercial District
The city's office core between the waterfront and the main shopping streets.
Why investors look here: Concentration of employers drives demand for nearby homes from professionals.
Our developments
Developments in Liverpool
Every scheme has been through our due-diligence process, and every card names the developer.
Liverpool developments
Two schemes in Pumpfields, within the newly approved regeneration area.
Legacie DevelopmentsAvailable
The Gateway
Pumpfields, Liverpool
0%
projected NET rental return
Prices from £354,950
- 6% projected NET rental return
- Completing Q1 2027
- Garden Spa, sky lounge and skybridge floors
Q1 2027View Details
Legacie DevelopmentsAvailable
SoapWorks
Pumpfields, Liverpool
Rental figures available on enquiry
Prices from £329,950
- Current availability and pricing available on enquiry
- Apartments in Liverpool's Pumpfields district
- Spa, cinema, gym and rooftop terraces
Off-plan — date to be confirmedView Details
All yield and growth figures are projected or indicative.
The process
How investing works
01
Choose your location
Compare markets, rents and regeneration.
02
Explore developments
Review pricing, status and floorplans.
03
Reserve your property
Secure your chosen apartment.
04
Exchange contracts
Your solicitor completes the legal work.
05
Completion
The property becomes yours.
International buyers
Buying UK Property From Overseas
Liverpool attracts buyers from around the world. Whether you are in Lagos, Hong Kong or Dubai, the buying process follows the same steps and much of it can be completed remotely.
Tax, lending and legal rules depend on your circumstances and country of residence. We always recommend independent legal, tax and financial advice before you buy.
- 01
Choosing a location
Use guides like this one and speak to our consultants to shortlist the market that fits your budget and goals.
- 02
Selecting a development
Compare schemes by price, status (off-plan or completed), apartment types and developer.
- 03
Reservation
Reserve your apartment and complete identity and anti-money-laundering checks, usually online.
- 04
Solicitors
Instruct an independent UK solicitor, who can act for you remotely.
- 05
Exchange
Contracts are exchanged and the purchase becomes legally binding.
- 06
Completion
The balance is paid and ownership transfers to you.
- 07
Property management
If you plan to let, a local letting and management agent can handle tenants on your behalf.
Why 36 Partners
An investment sales partner based in Manchester
Selected developments
Every scheme we list names its developer and has been through our due-diligence process.
Regional focus
We concentrate on Manchester, Salford and Liverpool from our Manchester office.
Overseas investor support
We guide buyers through each step remotely, across time zones.
Clear information
Pricing, status and sources are shown plainly on every page.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about investing in Liverpool.
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