We can now reveal the best places to live in Liverpool - according to our readers.
We live in a hugely diverse city with each area rich in community and its own history. Some parts of Liverpool go as far back as 1086, and while the city is always changing the richness of its communities never do.
The city was named the best place to live in the North West 2023 by the Sunday Times, beating Manchester and parts of the Lake District to the title thanks to, among many other things, Scousers' famous community spirit.
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But we wanted specifics and so put it to a vote, and asked our readers to vote on the best place to live in Liverpool is. Here are the rankings of best places to live in Liverpool 2023, as per our readers
WINNER: Woolton
Coming in first place was Woolton, the South Liverpool suburb known for being John Lennon's childhood home and it is believed he first met Paul McCartney at a fete in a local church. The origins of Woolton go as far back as 1086, but now the leafy village is home to some fantastic places to eat and pretty parks.
The average house price in Woolton according to Rightmove is £310,312.
2. Aigburth
A close-second was Aigburth, an affluent suburb also in South Liverpool. Aigburth borders Mossley Hill and Sefton Park and has many similarities with those leafy areas, offering a more peaceful way of living when compared with some areas of the city.
Aigburth is home to South Liverpool FC and only a short walk from Lark Lane.
Rightmove puts the average house price in Aigburth over the past year at £256,890.
3. Mossley Hill
Coming in third is Mossley Hill, known for Penny Lane, made famous by the Beatles, as well as Dovedale School - the primary school of George Harrison and John Lennon. The University of Liverpool's much-loved Carnatic Halls were also in Mossley Hill before they closed. The suburb boasts a lot of detached houses and plenty of green space.
The average house price in Mossley Hill over the past year was £314,891 according to Rightmove.
4. Childwall
Further East than the previous runners-up, this suburb is home to Childwall Woods and Lime Pictures, where Hollyoaks is created. It houses the oldest church in Liverpool, as well as the Childwall Fiveways, one of the busiest roundabouts in the city.
The average price of a house in Childwall over the past year was £309,001 according to Rightmove.
5.Waterfront
In fifth place was Liverpool's waterfront. Despite being a hugely popular tourist area, the waterfront boasts plenty of places to live, particularly on The Strand and Princes Dock, as well as in the Royal Albert Dock and further east.
With easy access to the city centre and good links to other parts of Liverpool, as well as Wirral just a quick train ride across the river, the waterfront might be busy but it provides a good quality of life for those suited for it.
The average price for a home on the waterfront was £176,282 over the last year according to Rightmove.
6. Toxteth
Toxteth has had a turbulent history, particularly during the Toxteth riots in 1981, though it is one of the most culturally rich areas of the city. Vibrant Lodge Lane is one particular highlight, as is the AL-Rahma mosque and once-derelict Welsh Streets which have now been brought back to life.
The average price for a home in Toxteth over the past year was £164,641 according to Rightmove.
7. West Derby
The north Liverpool suburb of West Derby sits in seventh place. Home of Croxteth Park and West Derby Village, this suburb has history as far back as 1086. The Channel 4 series Brookside was also filmed in West Derby, at the newly built (at the time) Brookside Close.
The average price for a house in West Derby over the past year was £179,939 according to Rightmove.
8. Sefton Park
Both a park and a district of Liverpool, Sefton Park was voted the eighth best place to live in Liverpool. The park itself is lush and green, with its own boating lake and palm house, and homes in the surrounding area boasting good access links to the city centre as well as nearby Lark Lane.
The average price for a property in Sefton Park is £242,031 according to Rightmove.
9. Wavertree
Home to the Botanic Gardens, this suburb has a lively high street and a technology park served by its own train station. It also features the historic village lock-up, known as the Roundhouse, used to detain drunks as far back as the late 1700s.
Homes in the area cost an average of £210,484 over the last year according to Rightmove.
10. Georgian Quarter
Resting between the City Centre and Toxteth, the Georgian Quarter (or Canning) houses both the huge Liverpool Anglican Cathedral as well as the Hope Street Hotel. The terraced Georgian town houses are city icons, and the Hope Street area offers plenty of upmarket entertainment, including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic concert hall.
The average price for a home in the Georgian Quarter was £285,194 over the last year, though some properties could set you back as much over £814,000.
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