A guide to living in North West England

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Average

4.9%

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Best places to live in North West England

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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Lighthaus, L3

By Allsop Letting and Management

4.98

4.98

(27 reviews)

This exceptional location places you at the heart of Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, with the historic docklands on your doorstep and the vibrant city just moments away. We invite you to embark on a remarkable journey of waterside living, where elegant design meets the serene beauty of the river. Offering a truly unique opportunity for illuminated living, this is the essence of life at Lighthaus.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 249 in North West England

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The Castings, M1

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.97

4.97

(196 reviews)

The Castings offers studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments in Manchester’s newest neighbourhood, Piccadilly East. Residents benefit from top-notch amenities ranging from 3 roof terraces, complete with wraparound views of Manchester, to a high-spec gym and studio space with 24/7 virtual classes. Additionally, there are 2 social lounges, a cinema room, bookable private dining room and a working hub with meeting rooms and private booths.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 249 in North West England

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Eda, M50

By Una Living

Award winner 2025

4.97

4.97

(167 reviews)

Managed by Allsop Letting and Management until 1st June 2026. Eda has 290 units and sits at the top of Erie Dock in the heart of Salford Quays. Within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, cafes and bars, with a tram stop right outside, it's well connected to Salford, Manchester and beyond.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 249 in North West England

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The James Liverpool, L2

By The James

Award winner 2025

4.94

4.94

(138 reviews)

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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Ranked 4th out of 249 in North West England

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Milliners Yard, L3

By Allsop Letting and Management

Award winner 2025

4.93

4.93

(81 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 5th out of 249 in North West England

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Emma (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Oldfield Wharf, M5

Jul 2026

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

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Good to live however anti social behaviour is a issue

Emma (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Oldfield Wharf, M5

Jul 2026

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

This building has great transport links such as buses every 5-10 mins to Manchester City centre as well as this the nearby train station is a 10 minute walk . There is plenty shops nearby such as the retail park where has a Sainsbury’s , boots , home bargains. As for car parking we can’t comment due to not having a car at this present moment. The issues we’ve had in this property is a lot of anti social behaviour such as residents smoking cannabis , dealing drugs and well as loud music at 1am and the use of laughing gas we’ve also had a lot of noise from other buildings with residents such as barking dogs and party’s

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

Staff/management were very quick to act on the recent flood and did keep all residents informed throughout the only criticism I would have would be the duration in which it took to complete work on our balcony doors which was a known issue throughout the building

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

I wish I had known before we moved in that the WiFi in the building meant we are only limited to sky and don’t give us the flexibility of changing providers like in other buildings


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anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lighthaus, L3

Jul 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Luxurious Living

anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lighthaus, L3

Jul 2026

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

Beautiful, friendly neighborhood with a wonderful community atmosphere. The area is exceptionally clean and well-maintained, making it a pleasure to live in. I especially love the stunning waterfront views and the luxurious feel of the surroundings. The sunsets here are absolutely breathtaking and never get old.

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

The team at Lighthaus is absolutely awesome (Kendra, Andy, Tommy, Catlin, Reece, Nathen and Annie) , and goes above and beyond to make everyone feel valued. Always just a message away and ready to help, shoutout to Kendra who helped me find my Passport. It's reassuring to know there's always support when needed, and the excellent service truly enhances the overall living experience.

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

One of the things I appreciate most about living at Lighthaus is how clean and well-maintained everything is. There always seems to be someone cleaning and looking after the property, which keeps the communal areas spotless and welcoming. The attention to detail really stands out and shows how much care goes into maintaining a high standard. Combined with the friendly team and beautiful surroundings, it makes Lighthaus a fantastic place to call home.


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Steve (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Jul 2026

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

New member of the community

Steve (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Jul 2026

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

The area is good for all things like shopping and transportation. Parking within the building is available at a cost and there is a public car park nearby for visitors to use. The building is kept very clean and tidy with facilities responding quickly when there is a problem.

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

Efficient, efficient , helpful and friendly what more could you ask for.

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

No coffee machine in the downstairs social area, this is surprising for a building of this stature.


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

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Jack L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Slate Yard, M3

Jul 2026

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Brief overview

Jack L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Slate Yard, M3

Jul 2026

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

I love how peaceful the area feels. All the staff are super friendly. Edmund at night has particularly been very helpful and kind.

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

We had WiFi issues and it was sorted almost instantly. The reception team are always quick to answer any questions I have:

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

I wish I’d known how expensive car parking is around this area.


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

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Marcin s (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Woodnook, BB5

Jul 2026

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The location is fantastic

Marcin s (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Woodnook, BB5

Jul 2026

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

The location is fantastic as we are super close to local shops and have a lovely park nearby, which is perfect for going out for a walk. The neighbors are absolutely amazing and very friendly. The only real downside here is the parking finding a space for the car can be quite difficult and frustrating at times.

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

The management team responds quickly and efficiently to any issues. Whenever something needed fixing, they handled it without delay and with a very friendly attitude

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

I wish I had known that parking on this street can be very difficult. Also, although there are outdoor security cameras installed, none of them actually work. They are desperately needed because we sometimes have issues with vandalism for example, someone recently scratched my car. Having active cameras would make a huge difference


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