What is the average rental yield in Edge Hill?

The average gross rental yield in Edge Hill is 5.20%, calculated as annual rental income as a percentage of property value.

What is the average monthly rent in Edge Hill?

The average monthly rent in Edge Hill is £590.00, which equates to £147.50 per week.

What is the average property price in Edge Hill?

The average property in Edge Hill currently sells for £147,649.00, based on recent transactions across all property types in the area.

Is Edge Hill a landlord’s market or tenant’s market?

Edge Hill is currently a Tenant's market, meaning rental supply exceeds demand and tenants have more choice.

Has property value in Edge Hill gone up?

Property values in Edge Hill have grown 10.10% over the last 5 years.

What is the average household income in Edge Hill?

The average household income in Edge Hill is £30,600 per year.

Property Statistics for Edge Hill, Liverpool

Q: What is the crime rate in Edge Hill?

Edge Hill has a Average crime rating based on police-recorded crime data from the last 12 months.

Data last updated: April 2026

Home to the world's first passenger railway tunnel, Edge Hill represents a mixed investment opportunity for landlords, with properties averaging £152,739 generating monthly rents of £574 and a gross yield of 4.90%. The area has shown solid price appreciation with 7.70% growth over the past year and 14.00% over five years, though rental properties typically take 232 days to let in what remains a tenant's market. With 39.8% of properties privately rented across a population of 17,934, the housing stock comprises mainly terraced homes (30.2%) and purpose-built flats (30.0%), alongside semi-detached properties (21.5%). The demographic profile shows 30% of residents hold degrees with average household incomes of £30,600, though the area faces some socioeconomic challenges reflected in a deprivation index of 28/100. Crime levels sit at average with 179 incidents per 1,000 residents, while the high population density of 16,032 per km² reflects the urban character of this inner Liverpool district where only 23.7% of residents own their homes compared to significant social housing provision at 35.5%.

Latest Avg. Property Value in Edge Hill

£147,649.00

Average sale price across all property types in the area, based on recent transactions.

Latest Avg. Rent (Month) in Edge Hill

£590.00

£147.50 per week

Average monthly asking rent for properties listed in the area. Calculated as weekly rent multiplied by four.

Latest Avg. Yield in Edge Hill

5.20%

Gross rental yield — annual rent as a percentage of property value. Higher yields mean better returns for landlords.

Value Growth (1 Year)

6.10%

Annual change in average property value.

Value Growth (3 Year)

6.30%

Cumulative change over three years.

Value Growth (5 Year)

10.10%

Cumulative change over five years.

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Monthly Sales in Edge Hill

Average Monthly Rent in Edge Hill

Monthly average rent across all postcodes

Average Property Price in Edge Hill

Monthly average sale price across all postcodes

Latest 12 Months

Month	Year	Avg. Price	Avg. Rent Weekly	Avg. Rent Monthly	Sales (Per Month)	Avg. Yield	Growth 1Y	Growth 3Y	Growth 5Y
April	2026	£147,649.00 -3.33% / £-5,090.40	£147.50	£590.00 2.72% / £15.60	14.00 27.27% / 3	5.20%	6.10%	6.30%	10.10%
March	2026	£152,739.40 -7.22% / £-11,878.10	£143.60	£574.40 3.98% / £22.00	11.00 0.00% / 0	4.90%	7.70%	9.60%	14.00%
January	2026	£164,617.50 2.96% / £4,738.40	£138.10	£552.40 -15.17% / £-98.80	11.00 -15.38% / -2	4.40%	3.60%	12.60%	14.20%
November	2025	£159,879.10 11.05% / £15,911.40	£162.80	£651.20 -2.34% / £-15.60	13.00 0.00% / 0	5.30%	3.20%	11.70%	13.60%
September	2025	£143,967.70 0.00% / £0.00	£166.70	£666.80 0.00% / £0.00	13.00 0.00% / 0	6.00%	11.50%	14.90%	14.80%

Area Composition

Area	Avg. Price	Avg. Rent Weekly	Avg. Rent Monthly	Sales (Per Month)	Avg. Yield	Growth 1Y	Growth 3Y	Growth 5Y	Data Date
L7 - Edge Hill	£147,649.00	£147.50	£590.00	14	5.20	6.10%	6.30%	10.10%	April 2026

Average Mortgage Rates

As of Feb 2026

2 Year Fixed Rate

3.97%

3 Year Fixed Rate

3.94%

Variable Rate

6.59%

Rental Demand in Edge Hill

Based on the ratio of available rental properties to monthly lettings. A landlord's market means properties let quickly with high demand. A tenant's market means more choice for renters and longer void periods.

Tenant's market

Avg. 228 days on market

Average number of days a rental property is listed before being let.

187 properties for rent

Total rental listings currently available in this postcode.

Average Household Income in Edge Hill

£30,600

Per year, averaged across postcodes

Estimated average gross household income from ONS modelled data. Indicates the spending power and affordability profile of local tenants.

Crime Statistics in Edge Hill

Average crime

Overall crime rating based on police-recorded crime data from the last 12 months, compared to the national average. Rated from Very low to Very high.

179 crimes per 1,000 residents

Total recorded crimes in the last 12 months divided by the local population, multiplied by 1,000. Lower is better.

Nearby Schools in Edge Hill

State and independent schools in the local postcode area, with links to their latest Ofsted reports where available.

School Name	Type	Phase	Pupils	Ofsted Report
Kensington Primary School	Community School	Primary	558	View report
Phoenix Primary School	Community School	Primary	229	View report
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery	Voluntary Aided School	Primary	238	View report
Smithdown Primary School	Community School	Primary	488	View report
St Anne's Catholic Primary School	Voluntary Aided School	Primary	233	View report
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School	Voluntary Aided School	Primary	193	View report
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery	Voluntary Aided School	Primary	238	View report
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School	Voluntary Aided School	Secondary	1,145	View report
Chatham Place Nursery School	LA Nursery School	Nursery	59	View report
Christian Fellowship School	Day	4 - 16	180	View report

Demographics in Edge Hill

Population profile across postcodes

Deprivation Index

28/100

Percentile rank from the English Indices of Multiple Deprivation. Higher is better — 100 means the area is among the least deprived nationally, 1 means among the most deprived.

Health Index

48/100

Percentile rank based on the health deprivation domain. Higher means a healthier local population with lower rates of premature death and disability.

With Degree

30%

Percentage of local residents holding a degree-level qualification or above, from Census data. Indicates the area's professional tenant base.

Vehicles / Household

0.6

Average number of cars or vans per household, from Census data. Indicates parking demand and general affluence of the area.

Sales Demand in Edge Hill

Based on the ratio of properties for sale to monthly transactions. A seller's market means properties sell quickly. A buyer's market means more negotiating power for purchasers.

Seller's market

Avg. 127 days on market

57 properties for sale

Population in Edge Hill

Estimated population figures from ONS data. Higher population density typically means stronger rental demand.

Population

17,934

Households

7,723

Density

16,032 /km²

Price Growth Forecast in Edge Hill

Projected average property price based on historical trends. Future values are forecasts and not guaranteed.

Apr 2021: 9.7% Apr 2022: 2.6% Apr 2023: 1.0% Apr 2024: 4.7% Apr 2025: -4.3% Apr 2026: 6.1%

HMO Room Rents in Edge Hill

Average weekly rent per room in Houses of Multiple Occupation. Based on advertised room listings in the area.

Double Ensuite

£132/week

Typical range: £121 - £145

22 listings analysed

Double Shared Bath

£112/week

Typical range: £98 - £135

62 listings analysed

Property Types in Edge Hill

Breakdown of residential property types from Census data. Shows the housing stock composition in the area.

Tenure Types in Edge Hill

How residents occupy their homes, from Census data. Private rented percentage indicates the existing rental market size.

Area Information - Edge Hill

Edge Hill in Liverpool is steeped in history, recognized as the site of the world's first passenger railway station. Today, it's a vibrant, multicultural area undergoing extensive regeneration. The proximity to Liverpool city center makes it appealing for students and young professionals. Local landmarks include the contemporary Edge Hill University and the innovative arts center at the old railway depot, enhancing its cultural landscape.

Maps - Edge Hill

Interactive map showing the location of Edge Hill

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