A guide to living in Merseyside

Merseyside is an area in the northwest of England, bordered by Cheshire to the south and Wales to the west. Stretching across both banks of the Mersey River and centred around the bustling metropolis of Liverpool, Merseyside offers a huge range of living locations, from city-centre to semi-rural. Despite being a heavily populated and urbanised area, Merseyside does have some greenbelt areas spread throughout the county, especially in the Wirral and around Southport that offer country living right next door to the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the UK.

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Best places to live in Merseyside

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The James Liverpool, L2

By The James

Award winner 2025

4.95

(121 reviews)

£845-£975 pcm

1 beds

The James Liverpool is a vibrant community located in the heart of the city on James Street. The new development serves as a place for big thinkers and game changers to live, work, and socialise, while they pursue their big and bold goals. The James offers everything necessary for modern living under one roof, including spaces for focus, a quiet five minutes, or conversation with others. All of the fully furnished studios are private and have access to shared communal spaces situated on the first floor, and all on-site amenities. Residents also benefit from a gym, laundry facilities, high speed Internet, an outdoor terrace, and an active social calendar. Live. Work. Play. Your Way.

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Milliners Yard, L3

By Allsop Letting and Management

Award winner 2025

4.95

(51 reviews)

Welcome to a new chapter in the timeless tale of Liverpool’s Fabric District. A narrative now adorned with contemporary urban living. Milliners Yard features a total of 258 thoughtfully designed apartments to rent, with a mixture of sizes, ranging from studios, one beds and two beds. Residents also benefit from 250MBPS WiFi. In addition, the neighbourhood is pet friendly. Residents will also benefit from an onsite residents’ only gym, private roof terrace, lounge and coworking space. Residents will also have access to a Millers Yard app were they can pay their rent, book community events and message the team.

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Ranked 2nd out of 48 in Merseyside

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The Keel, L3

By Allsop Letting and Management

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4.93

(231 reviews)

£720-£1,649 pcm

Studios, 2, 3 beds

The Keel, a build-to-rent development managed by Allsop, sits in Queen's Dock, Liverpool. Comprising of 240 apartments overlooking the River Mersey, residents benefit from onsite concierge and a private residents' gym. As well as this, the development is pet friendly and has access to a wide variety of transport links.

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Ranked 3rd out of 48 in Merseyside

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The Lexington, L3

By Moda Living

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4.8

4.80

(209 reviews)

£1,015-£2,290 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Moda, The Lexington, sits on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, situated at Princes Dock. It features a total of 325 stylish apartments to rent, with a mixture of sizes, ranging from studios, three beds and luxury penthouses. Similarly to buildings in New York, these apartments incorporate an art deco interior design. In addition, it is pet-friendly. Residents also benefit from free WiFi and a Samsung 50″ inch smart TV included in their rent. Plus, onsite amenities such as: two viewing platforms, terrace area, residents’ only gym, sky lounge, private dining room and games and cinema room. Residents can pay rent, book community events and chat to neighbours, all via the exclusive MyModa app.

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Ranked 4th out of 48 in Merseyside

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Baltic Yard, L1

By Dandara Living

4.75

(58 reviews)

Baltic Yard, newly managed by Dandara Living as of 1st April 2025, is a rental development in the heart of Liverpool, offering one, two and three bedroom apartments, as well as a resident's gym, lounge and landscaped garden terraces.

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Millers Quay, CH41

Dec 2025

This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

AVOID THIS PLACE !!!

Unhappy Resident (Tenant)

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Millers Quay, CH41

Dec 2025

It's a nice place, until you get an issue. Then, it's an endless battle with a patronising and unprofessional team of property managers who constantly remind you that you are just a bank account and that they don't care about you. Because they couldn't care less. The flats are poorly built (drafty windows, cheap appliances, lots of other issues) but they will do absolutely NOTHING about it at all, always passing the responsibility to a 3rd party (contractors, manufacturers etc), because it's just easier than actually doing their jobs. Several neighbours of ours have had drafty windows for months and nothing was ever done to help, despite the tenancy agreements being clear that it is THEIR responsibility to deal with any necessary repairs. It's actually scandalous. They barely respond to the phone, and never respond to emails in a timely manner. If I had known that the on-site property managers were such arrogant and passive/aggressive people, I would probably have not moved in to Millers Quay. There is a gym but some machine broke months ago, been reported by many residents, and once again nothing was done about it because they blame it on the manufacturers. Their lies are not even believable ! If you have friends or family nearby, they won't be able to come by car as the parking is for residents only (for an extortionate fee of £75 per month), and once again, there is nothing you can do about it as JLL's policy is basically "if you're not happy then leave". Intercoms barely work (once again we've been told it was because of residents), but since half of the entrance doors actually lock it's ok, I guess. But not very safe. You're not allowed a second fob to access your flat, probably because they think residents would sublet or whatever. Last but not least, they won't hesitate to send threatening emails for no reasons, but will never reply when you actually have a query or a complaint.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

It's nice leaving by the water and being 10 minutes away from Birkenhead, Wallasey and Liverpool. On the other hand, the council is refusing to add some pedestrian facilities even though Dock Road and Duke street are busy roads and dangerous to cross. A Sainsbury's Local was supposed to open this autumn right by Millers Quay but they haven't even started building the foundations yet.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They dont. They will never be held accountable for anything, always blaming it on others.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I really wish I was told before even considering this place that it was so poorly managed by such unprofessional property managers.

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Me (Tenant)

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The Cargo Building, L1 by Hestia

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great Home in Liverpool

Me (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Cargo Building, L1 by Hestia

Nov 2025

The Cargo Building has been a genuinely excellent place to live. The design is modern, bright and thoughtfully laid out, with spacious apartments and high-quality finishes. The communal areas are clean, well-maintained and feel welcoming. Facilities such as the secure entry system, lifts and bike storage work reliably, and everything is kept in very good condition. There is also an indoor farm, which adds character, sustainability and excellent produce for my recipes. Building management has been responsive and professional whenever I have needed anything, and communication is clear and timely. The entire staff is genuinely lovely, always approachable, responsive and clear in their communication. They also organise several events for residents throughout the year, which creates a real sense of community and makes the building feel welcoming. Overall, the property feels safe, well-run and very comfortable. I have really enjoyed living here and would happily recommend it to others.

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I have been living in the Cargo Building and have genuinely enjoyed the experience. The local area has a great range of shops, cafés, and restaurants within a short walk, and there are plenty of open spaces along the waterfront for relaxing or going for a stroll. Transport links are excellent. The street itself feels safe and pleasant, with minimal noise and no issues. Overall, it is a comfortable and well-connected place to live, and I have been very happy here.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The team have been excellent throughout my tenancy. They are approachable, fair and easy to communicate with, and any requests or questions are handled promptly and professionally. They clearly take pride in maintaining the property to a high standard, and it shows in how well everything is looked after. Overall, dealing with them has been straightforward and genuinely reassuring.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known how well-insulated the building is—both in terms of noise and warmth. It makes the flats extremely comfortable, but you only realise this after living here for a while.

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Ali (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo Liverpool, L1

Nov 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The development has a modern design with spacious communal areas

Ali (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo Liverpool, L1

Nov 2025

The development has a modern design with spacious communal areas and a generally high-quality finish throughout the building. Facilities such as the lifts, entry systems and shared spaces are usually well maintained and feel secure. Building management is responsive, and issues are normally dealt with in a reasonable time, though occasional delays can happen during busy periods. Property management is organised, with clear communication about repairs, maintenance schedules and bin collections. Overall, the development is comfortable, well managed and benefits from its excellent location near the Albert Dock.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living on Strand Street near the Albert Dock is very convenient, with plenty of shops and restaurants close by, plus great access to the waterfront. Transport links and walking routes into the city centre are excellent.. Bin collections are usually reliable, and the area is lively rather than quiet.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Really quickly in few minutes and solve it the same day

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

That it has a beautiful gym so that I don’t renew my membership in the gym before joining.

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Jonny (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Cargo Building, L1 by Hestia

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Great building in an amazing location

Jonny (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Cargo Building, L1 by Hestia

Nov 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The building is located perfectly in between the Baltic triangle and main city centre. Most of the city’s best bars, restaurants and amenities are within a 15 minute walk. Traffic noise is minimal with open windows and non-existent with closed windows despite being close to a busy road along the waterfront.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Issues raised are promptly acknowledged and dealt with.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

There is a marketplace on the buildings app for residents to buy and sell unwanted belongings - good to make some extra cash or find useful things for the apartment.

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Joe (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Cargo Building, L1 by Hestia

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Cargo Building -Great Location, Modern Amenities — Highly Recommend!

Joe (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Cargo Building, L1 by Hestia

Nov 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The apartment is very near to Liverpool One and Albert Dock. It has many shops in close proximity and is well connected to other parts of the city as Liverpool One Bus station is close by.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They were quick to acknowledge and address the issue. They discussed the possible timelines and checked our availability. They provide sufficient notice for inspections.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The property has 3 building and common public space in between which is accessible to general public.

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