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.
5. Woolton Village, Liverpool
Woolton Village may be a quaint suburban area, but we think it's a pretty cool place. It was named the North West’s Best Place to Live by the Sunday Times in 2025 and is home to pubs, cafes, shops and more. | Google Photo: Google
6. Albert Dock, Liverpool
The Albert Dock is home to chic industrial-style flats, with exposed brick and stunning views. The area is extremely sought after due to its range of fantastic shops, restaurants and museums. Photo: Submitted
7. Sefton Park/Lark Lane, Liverpool
Sefton Park was named in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2024 guide and it is no surprise as the south Liverpool area is absolutely beautiful. A host of properties are available nearby as well as the super trendy Lark Lane. | SakhanPhotography - stock.adobe.com
8. Bold Street/Ropewalks, Liverpool
Bold Street is home to a wide range of independent shops, restaurants and bars and is truly the go-to place for unique finds in the city centre. While you're unlikely to find somewhere to live on the street itself, there are a range of flats nearby as well as student accommodation. | Emma Dukes