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L5 Central Liverpool District

L5 Central Liverpool District investment guide. Average gross yield 7.9%, unknown rental demand.

7.9%avg gross yield
£116kavg sold price (168 sales, 12mo)
Unknownrental demand
Article 4: Yes· The Liverpool (Anfield, Central, Greenbank, Kensington and Fairfield, Picton,…
Last updated April 2026
Average Gross Yield
7.9%
-1.7% vs Liverpool avg (9.6%)
Average Asking Price
£115,616
high confidence (168 sales)
Est. Monthly Rent
£918
2-bed · 3-bed £1,054 · 10.1% yield
Price Per Sq Ft
£169
City avg £210/sqft · 41 below average
Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count
Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in L5
1-bed
£739
per month
10.4% yield
2-bed
£918
per month
10.1% yield
3-bed
£1,054
per month
8.7% yield
4-bed
£1,218
per month
13.3% yield
Ownership mix
L5 vs UK average · 13,502 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021
High social-rent share: 49% socially rented (32pp higher than the UK average of 17%).
Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property
14.0%(UK 32.9%)
-18.9pp vs UK
Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership
12.9%(UK 29.7%)
-16.8pp vs UK
Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent
24.0%(UK 20.3%)
+3.7pp vs UK
Socially rentedCouncil or housing association
49.1%(UK 17.1%)
+32.0pp vs UK
Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).
Yield by Property Type
Gross yield breakdown across property types in L5
PropertyData.co.uk
TypeGross YieldAvg PriceAvg Rent/mo
Terraced10.3%£107,500£924
Semi-detached6.6%£169,295£937
Detached3.9%£288,132£940
Flat13.7%£76,500£873

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About L5 Central Liverpool District (L5, Liverpool)

L5 presents an interesting investment case with a reported gross yield of 7.9%, which is notably above national averages and suggests strong rental income potential relative to property values. The area's yield profile indicates it may appeal to investors seeking cash flow returns, though the absence of asking price data limits ability to assess capital growth prospects or calculate true net yields after costs.

Rental demand data for L5 is currently unavailable, making tenant composition difficult to assess. However, rental rates across the board—from £739/month for one-beds to £1,218/month for four-beds—suggest the area caters to a mixed tenant base, potentially spanning young professionals, families, and purpose-let accommodation seekers.

Investors should approach L5 with caution given significant data gaps: unknown rental demand, zero recorded asking prices, and flat month-on-month rental growth across all bedroom sizes (0%) raise questions about market liquidity and demand sustainability. Before committing capital, thorough local market research, tenant vetting protocols, and void period contingencies are essential given the limited visibility on area performance.

Sold Price Trend - L5
Average sold price, last 8 quarters
-35.3% over 2 years
Flip Activity - L5
Same-property resales within 18 months, last 24 months
No flips meeting our 15% uplift threshold recorded in L5 over the last 24 months.
Planning & Licensing - L5
Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district
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Article 4 Direction (HMO)In effect
HMO conversions in this LPA require planning approval under:
  • The Liverpool (Anfield, Central, Greenbank, Kensington and Fairfield, Picton, Princess Park, Riverside, Tuebrook and Stoneycroft and Wavertree wards and parts of Kirkdale and Church wards) (Article 4(1)) Direction 2020
+ 1,409 other Article 4 directions in Liverpool (conservation areas, change-of-use, demolition control). Not HMO-related.
Selective LicensingNot in effect
Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect
Planning restriction data not yet verified for this area.
Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.
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