'We're so lucky' - 15 of the best places to live in Merseyside revealed in 2025 report

We are very lucky here on Merseyside, with beautiful beaches, ample green spaces, gorgeous views and many excellent places to live. But, which parts of our county are the best?

According to the latest 2025 Garrington Property Finders Best Places to Live report, these are 15 of the top places to live.

The rankings are based on findings by the independent buying agency who provided overall location scores for the ‘best’ areas, towns and villages across the country, including Liverpool and Merseyside.

Each area was given an overall rank based on data in several categories, including proximity to open space, National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, numbers of listed and period homes, air quality and crime figures.

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The analysis included nearly 1,450 locations, with each given a ranking score - with ‘one’ being the top score.

So, which parts of Merseyside are the most desirable according to Garrington’s Best Places to Live 2025 report? Take a look at the gallery below to discover the 15* top towns and villages around Liverpool and Merseyside. *Please note, the report does not include individual locations in the city of Liverpool and lists Liverpool as one entity.