It is no secret that Liverpool is a fantastic place to live, with a local postcode named among the 11 ‘coolest places’ to move to by theTimes and the city crowned the top UK destination in Tripadvisor’s latest rankings.
Many Liverpool neighbourhoods have also been crowned the coolest, trendiest or best places to live in the UK by national surveys and newspapers over the years, including the up-and-coming Baltic Triangle and the beautiful, leafy suburbs of Sefton Park and Woolton.
With this in mind, we have created a list to take you on a journey through the trendiest places to call home in Liverpool in 2026. From a thriving neighbourhood filled with creative businesses to exciting areas tucked away in the suburbs, here are 12 of Liverpool’s coolest places to live.
1. Chinatown, Liverpool
Liverpool's Chinatown is home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe, located south of the city centre. The Chinese arch on Nelson Street is the largest, multiple-span arch outside China. You'll find tons of great restaurants here as well as easy access to the Baltic Triangle. | Coward_lion/stock.adobe
2. Toxteth Park, Liverpool
Toxteth is bordered by the Baltic Triangle, the Georgian Quarter and Sefton Park and is home to the stunning Princes Park. Just a short bus or walk away from Liverpool city centre, you'll find unique restaurants in Toxteth and tons of cool street art. | Sue Adair via Wkimedia
3. Allerton Road, Liverpool
Allerton Road, South Liverpool, is a popular street, filled with charity shops, independent eateries and bars. It is a great place for veggies and vegans, with restaurants such as the Interesting Eating Co. offering great options. The street itself is lovely in the Summer and not far from Calderstones Park. | Peter Barr via Wikimedia
4. The Georgian Quarter, Liverpool
The Georgian Quarter is located just outside of the city centre and is home to cobbled streets and beautiful townhouses. It has great public transport links and a host of pubs too. | Emma Dukes