Property Statistics for Melrose, Liverpool
Data last updated: May 2026
Property investors in Melrose can expect strong returns in this densely populated Liverpool area, where the gross rental yield of 7.40% significantly outperforms many UK markets. With an average property price of £133,625 and monthly rents averaging £765, the area presents accessible entry costs alongside healthy rental income potential. The market demonstrates impressive growth momentum, with 5-year price appreciation reaching 41.40% and recent 1-year growth at 8.90%. Landlords benefit from a rental market that favors property owners, with properties typically securing tenants within 43 days. The housing stock predominantly consists of terraced properties (53.7%) and semi-detached homes (27.7%), serving a population of nearly 40,000 residents with an average household income of £31,400. Social housing accounts for 33% of the tenure mix, while private rentals represent 23.9% of the market. The area maintains average crime levels with 163 incidents per 1,000 residents, and its location near Wavertree Technology Park has helped establish it as a significant employment hub for the surrounding Liverpool districts, supporting consistent rental demand in this established residential neighborhood.
£132,339.60
Average sale price across all property types in the area, based on recent transactions.
£742.80
£185.70 per week
Average monthly asking rent for properties listed in the area. Calculated as weekly rent multiplied by four.
7.30%
Gross rental yield — annual rent as a percentage of property value. Higher yields mean better returns for landlords.
5.70%
Annual change in average property value.
16.20%
Cumulative change over three years.
39.50%
Cumulative change over five years.
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Monthly Sales in Melrose
Average Monthly Rent in Melrose
Monthly average rent across all postcodes
Average Property Price in Melrose
Monthly average sale price across all postcodes
Latest 12 Months
Area Composition
Average Mortgage Rates
As of Mar 2026
2 Year Fixed Rate
4.45%
3 Year Fixed Rate
4.37%
Variable Rate
6.60%
Rental Demand in Melrose
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.
L4
Landlord's market
Avg. 48 days on market
Average number of days a rental property is listed before being let.
57 properties for rent
Total rental listings currently available in this postcode.
Average Household Income in Melrose
£31,400
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 Melrose
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.
163 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 Melrose
State and independent schools in the local postcode area, with links to their latest Ofsted reports where available.
Demographics in Melrose
Population profile across postcodes
Deprivation Index
34/100
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
43/100
Percentile rank based on the health deprivation domain. Higher means a healthier local population with lower rates of premature death and disability.
With Degree
20%
Percentage of local residents holding a degree-level qualification or above, from Census data. Indicates the area's professional tenant base.
Vehicles / Household
0.7
Average number of cars or vans per household, from Census data. Indicates parking demand and general affluence of the area.
Sales Demand in Melrose
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.
L4
Seller's market
Avg. 85 days on market
112 properties for sale
Population in Melrose
Estimated population figures from ONS data. Higher population density typically means stronger rental demand.
Population
39,911
Households
18,504
Density
17,138 /km²
Price Growth Forecast in Melrose
Projected average property price based on historical trends. Future values are forecasts and not guaranteed.
HMO Room Rents in Melrose
Average weekly rent per room in Houses of Multiple Occupation. Based on advertised room listings in the area.
Double Shared Bath
£108/week
Typical range: £97 - £123
34 listings analysed
Property Types in Melrose
Breakdown of residential property types from Census data. Shows the housing stock composition in the area.
Tenure Types in Melrose
How residents occupy their homes, from Census data. Private rented percentage indicates the existing rental market size.
Maps - Melrose
Interactive map showing the location of Melrose
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