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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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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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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Milliners Yard, L3

By Allsop Letting and Management

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4.93

(40 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 3rd out of 47 in Merseyside

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The Lexington, L3

By Moda Living

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4.79

(194 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 47 in Merseyside

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Baltic Yard, L1

By Dandara Living

4.73

(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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EB (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Keel, L3

Oct 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Lovely experience living at the Keel

EB (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Keel, L3

Oct 2025

Well maintained building, outside and inside of the Keel is always clean including the gym. I have been in some apartment buildings with gyms that are run down with really old equipment but this one is great! Lounge area is really nice, with desks for those who need somewhere to work outside of their apartment. My apartment itself was overall good, furnished well (dining table, nice sofa, tv stand and coffee table, bed with storage, wardrobe and beside tables) and equipped with good kitchen appliances (washer and dryer, fridge/freezer). I’ve had minor issues with tiles in bathroom which were looked at straight away by maintenance, but overall I’ve had compliments from family and friends on how spacious my apartment is for a one bed. Also love that there are outdoor seating spaces with tables which I try to make the most of when its sunny.

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Really nice spot in Liverpool, bit of a distance from town but that means it’s more peaceful and quiet around here which I like. Getting to see the sunset over the river mersey has also been a plus.

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

Very communicative whenever there are any scheduled maintenance

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Mon (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Liverpool, L2

Oct 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Amazing

Mon (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Liverpool, L2

Oct 2025

The James Liverpool has an incredible design, everything feels modern, stylish and thoughtfully put together. The apartments are beautifully finished and the communal areas are some of the nicest I’ve seen, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and plenty of space to relax or socialise. The facilities are excellent and always well maintained and the in-house app is such a great addition for keeping up with events and updates. Building management is efficient, friendly, and really attentive, always making sure everything runs smoothly. Property management is also fantastic, very professional, approachable, and quick to help whenever needed.

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I’m currently staying at The James Liverpool and it’s been such a fantastic experience from the very start. The apartment itself is amazing, bright, modern and spotlessly clean with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. It really feels like a home away from home and you can tell how much care has gone into every detail. The building is just as impressive. The communal spaces are absolutely stunning. Very stylish, cosy and beautifully designed. There’s always something going on and I love how easy it is to meet people or just unwind in one of the shared areas. It’s got such a great atmosphere whether you want to relax, get some work done, or socialise. Another great feature is their in house app, which keeps you up to date with everything happening in the building from social events to local recommendations. It’s such a thoughtful touch and really helps you feel part of a community, not just a guest passing through. The location is perfect too, right in the heart of Liverpool, close to shops, restaurants, and everything the city has to offer but still peaceful enough when you want some quiet time. What really makes this place special, though, is the staff. Everyone here is so friendly, welcoming and always happy to help. A huge thank you to Ellie, who has been absolutely amazing throughout my stay. She’s warm, professional, and genuinely cares about making sure everything runs smoothly. She’s always gone above and beyond and her kindness really makes such a difference. I’m still here and I have extended my stay! I’d highly recommend The James Liverpool to anyone looking for somewhere stylish, comfortable and full of life. It’s honestly one of the best places I’ve stayed a perfect mix of comfort, community, and class.

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

They’ve been great — really quick to respond and always helpful. Any small issues I’ve raised have been sorted out efficiently and with a smile.

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Nothing further to add here, very well advertised :)

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Fatmah (Tenant)

Baltic Yard, L1

Oct 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Modern Living with Excellent Management and Facilities

Fatmah (Tenant)

Baltic Yard, L1

Oct 2025

The development is excellent, featuring a modern and stylish design that truly stands out. The facilities are well-maintained, clean, and thoughtfully designed to enhance comfort and convenience. Building management is professional and responsive, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Property management is also efficient and friendly, always attentive to residents’ needs. Overall, it’s a wonderful place to live that combines contemporary design, great amenities, and excellent service.

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One of the best things is that there is a supermarket underneath the building and it’s close to the City Centre

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

I haven’t had any issues yet but when I ask about something they respond quickly

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No concerns so far, everything’s been great here .

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Dan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Millers Quay, CH41

Oct 2025

This is rated 2.00 out of 5.00.

Nice buildings let down by JLL

Dan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Millers Quay, CH41

Oct 2025

The facility itself is nice to look at, it includes a shared office space although no pods for meetings but thats just a point, also a small gym which is included. Parking is too small for the development, they charge £75 per month per space which is insane for somewhere thats in the middle of nowhere, they are also strict on not parking in disabled or EV bays which normally, would he reasonable but not when they consistently block bays off for bin collections and issues which means again, there is not enough spaces, to top it off, the building manager constantly parks his car over 2 bays....talk about setting an example. JLL attitudes towards tenants is awful, they want top dollar but yet didnt fix any snags when we moved in, will charge you for things that are just poor design quality, and when you do report something they take an eternity to fix it. Intercom has not worked for me in 3 months......they are not interested! So I have to go downstairs everytime someone comes to let them in. Windows get cleaned once every 3 months but they do a terrible job

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The development itself does nit have much around it, its an old industrial area so will take time to get developed although JLL still charge you as if its in the middle of a city.

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

They told me that snags are jot done when you move in, they are just compared to a list when you move out. They came to fix a blind issue I had but took off the wall guard so now the chain just hangs, lazy!

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

Wish I had done more research on JLL ajd wish I had done more research on the parking situation.

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Billy m (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Milliners Yard, L3

Oct 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The facilities are fantastic

Billy m (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Milliners Yard, L3

Oct 2025

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

Moving here was a grrat decision. The rooms are perfect, the staff are friendly and there to help with anything you need, very close to the city center as well as shops and universities

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

Any maintenance issues have been seen to and fixed very quickly

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

Just lovely staff and great building in a great area

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