Top 10 Liverpool new builds according to residents

People sitting overlooking Liverpool new builds in the city centre

One of the most exciting cities in North West England, Liverpool is a magnet for house buyers and renters. The property market here continues to expand and diversify in response to the north’s growing economic muscle. Not to mention the flourishing career development opportunities the city offers. Discover the top 10 Liverpool new builds on HomeViews, based solely on verified reviews.

This Top 10 list is based purely on reviews submitted by residents, so the insights and advice they give can be trusted. As well as sales properties, we include the best new build homes to rent in Liverpool.

Top 10 new build homes developments in Liverpool

The rankings below include rental and sales developments to give you all the options for the very best new build homes in the city. There’s no better place to start if you want to find out which new developments have buyers and renters in Liverpool scrambling for viewings.

*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how recently reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. More recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.

1. The Keel, L3

Allsop Letting and Management
4.91 (120 reviews) 4.91 (120 reviews)
Area guide to Liverpool
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This development is certainly on an even keel at the moment! The Keel, a build-to-rent development managed by Allsop, currently takes the top spot for all our listed developments in Liverpool. Sitting in Queen’s Dock, it comprises 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.

Read reviews and details of The Keel, L3

2. The James Liverpool, L2

The James
4.93 (72 reviews) 4.93 (72 reviews)
Area guide to Liverpool
Image of The James Liverpool, L2

Taking the second spot in this city’s highly competitive property market, we have The James Liverpool. It’s a vibrant community located in the heart of the city on James Street. This 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.

Read reviews and details of The James Liverpool, L2

3. The Lexington, L3

Moda Living
4.55 (98 reviews) 4.55 (98 reviews)
Area guide to Liverpool
Image of The Lexington, L3

In third, Moda, The Lexington, sits on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront as it is 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. Similar to buildings in New York, these apartments incorporate an art deco interior design. In addition, renters are not required to give a deposit and the development is pet friendly.

Residents also benefit from 250MBPS WiFi, 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, chat to neighbours and event enter their apartment with a digital key, all via the exclusive MyModa app. Other benefits include a free heath check and weekly fitness classes by Moda’s health and wellbeing partners, Hero.

Read reviews and details of The Lexington, L3

4. The Cargo Building, L1 by Hestia

Savills
4.43 (117 reviews) 4.43 (117 reviews)
Area guide to Liverpool
Image of The Cargo Building, L1 by Hestia

Next up, The Cargo Building is a Build to Rent development managed by Savills on behalf of Hermes. It features 324 one, two and three-bedroom apartments located in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle and facing the Albert Dock. Residents have access to free broadband, a residents’ lounge, a private gym, onsite management, underground parking as well as 24 hour security. The development is also pet friendly.

Read reviews and details of The Cargo Building, L1 by Hestia

5. Apo Liverpool, L1

Apo
4.37 (81 reviews) 4.37 (81 reviews)
Area guide to Liverpool
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A relative newcomer to our list, Apo Liverpool, formerly known as The Copper House and previously managed by Greystar until December 31st 2022, is now managed by Apo Group Ltd and sits on Liverpool’s dockside. This build to rent development is a landmark collection of 382 premium rental apartments. As well as this, residents can enjoy all the shared spaces on offer, from the entrance courtyard, lounge and fully equipped gym, to the 16th floor garden offering far-reaching views across the Liverpool skyline.

Read reviews and details of Apo Liverpool, L1

6. Welsh Streets, L8

Placefirst
3.55 (75 reviews) 3.55 (75 reviews)
Area guide to Liverpool
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We’re taking it to the streets for number 6, Welsh Streets, to be exact. This prime development is a PlaceFirst location spread over 5 streets of Victorian terraced houses, retaining all the period features, like the signature high ceilings and big windows. Residents here benefit from private rear terraces, as well as shared gardens which run the length of the streets.

Read reviews and details of Welsh Streets, L8

7. Simple Life at Woodbine Road, L24

Simple Life Homes
4.62 (8 reviews) 4.62 (8 reviews)
Area guide to Liverpool
Image of Simple Life at Woodbine Road, L24

It’s a slice of the Simple Life at number seven. Woodbine Park by Simple Life is located in Liverpool’s desirable L25 district. Residents have access to excellent transport links including regular bus services and the nearby railway station less than half a mile away. Also, Liverpool Airport and the M62 are also both within easy reach.

Woolton Village’s many modern amenities are also conveniently close by. Additionally, excellent schools are just a few minutes from your front door.

Read reviews and details of Simple Life at Woodbine Road, L24

8. Baltic Yard, L1

Cortland
4.36 (23 reviews) 4.36 (23 reviews)
Area guide to Liverpool
Image of Baltic Yard, L1

For our 8th slot, Baltic Yard 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.

Residents here love the little touches as well as the main features of Baltic Yard, such as the free coffee in the large communal lounge.

Read reviews and details of Baltic Yard, L1

9. Plaza 1821, L3

Redwing
4.30 (14 reviews) 4.30 (14 reviews)
Area guide to Liverpool
Image of Plaza 1821, L3

Plaza 1821, built by Peel L&P Holdings and managed by Redwing, is our 9th top-ranked Liverpool new build, and is also situated within the larger Princes Dock scheme. Residents here benefit from exceptional views over the Liverpool waterfront. As well as this, the development offers the latest home-based technology and leisure facilities.

Read reviews and details of Plaza 1821, L3

10. Elysian Fields, L1

Danos Management Ltd
4.38 (10 reviews) 4.38 (10 reviews)
Area guide to Liverpool
Image of Elysian Fields, L1

And finally, our 10th spot goes to Elysian Fields, a residential development managed by Danos Management Ltd under the Elysian Fields Management Company, comprising a range of one and two-bedroom apartments. It is located only a 10-minute walk to the city centre and Liverpool Lime Street train station, which has access to a range of rail services including Virgin Trains and Merseyrail services.

It’s also the first entry on this list that’s NOT a rental-only development! This underlines how popular the build to rent approach has become in Liverpool.

Read reviews and details of Elysian Fields, L1

New build Liverpool developments

The Pumphouse and Hilton hotel overlooking Albert Dock

Liverpool city centre and the surrounding areas have seen substantial redevelopment over the past decade. This regeneration trend is set to continue, with projects like the £5.5bn Liverpool Waters Masterplan. This landmark project will see dockside areas in the north of the city transformed to include 23,000 new build homes.

Older housing stock in Liverpool has been among the UK’s best-performing buy-to-let options in recent years. Liverpool City Council has now set up its own housing company called Foundations. The council aims to build, buy or own 10,000 homes in the city over the next ten years. It’s also moving to act as landlord in key investment areas, furthering its social housing agenda.

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Liverpool house prices

According to the latest figures from Zoopla (August 2023), Liverpool house prices currently average around £193,500. The average price of a flat in the city is £150,000 and a terraced house comes in at just £140,000.


So, there you have the 10 highest-rated Liverpool new builds available on HomeViews. Has our list got you excited about the prospect of living in this exceptional northern city? Then click below to head over to our Liverpool area guide for more info and options in the region.

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