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.
9. Baltic Triangle, Liverpool
The Baltic Triangle is widely regarded as Liverpool's coolest neighbourhood, consistently featuring in rankings of the trendiest places in the UK. Located just a ten-minute walk away from the city centre, the area is filled with bars, street art and creative businesses, as well as Cains Brewery Village, the Baltic Market and BOXPARK. | Emma Dukes
10. Aigburth, Liverpool
Aigburth is a fantastic, suburban area which is filled with greenery and great independent businesses. It has brilliant public transport links and is ideal for those who are fond of Lark Lane and Sefton Park. | User Rept0n1x via Wikimedia
11. Stanley Dock, Liverpool
Stanley Dock is located in the Vauxhall area of Liverpool and is home to the Tobacco Warehouse complex and Everton's new home. | Tobacco Warehouse
12. Wavertree, Liverpool
Wavertree is incredibly popular with students and home to the bustling Smithdown Road which is filled with bars, restaurants and shops. There are great public transport links to the city centre and to south Liverpool, and you can explore the amazing Wavertree Botanic Gardens too. | Bill Boaden, CC BY-SA 2.0