Buy-to-Let Yields in Merseyside
5 councils · 59 postcode districts · Best: Liverpool · Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
Top Postcode Districts in Merseyside
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L6 | LIVERPOOL | 8.1 | £100,000 |
| L4 | LIVERPOOL | 7.98 | £101,500 |
| L20 | BOOTLE | 7.58 | £110,000 |
| L5 | LIVERPOOL | 7.57 | £106,950 |
| L28 | LIVERPOOL | 7.37 | £114,000 |
| L2 | LIVERPOOL | 7.04 | £115,000 |
| CH41 | BIRKENHEAD | 6.87 | £113,500 |
| L13 | LIVERPOOL | 6.33 | £128,000 |
| L32 | LIVERPOOL | 6.18 | £136,000 |
| CH42 | BIRKENHEAD | 6 | £130,000 |
| CH44 | WALLASEY | 6 | £130,000 |
| L11 | LIVERPOOL | 6 | £135,000 |
| L9 | LIVERPOOL | 6 | £135,000 |
| L7 | LIVERPOOL | 5.89 | £137,500 |
| L21 | LIVERPOOL | 5.85 | £142,500 |
Councils in Merseyside by Yield
| Council ↕ | Avg Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Monthly Rent ↕ | Postcodes ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 5.28 | £149,950 | £675 | 21 |
| Knowsley | 5.04 | £167,000 | £700 | 7 |
| St. Helens | 4.34 | £175,000 | £595 | 4 |
| Sefton | 3.96 | £220,000 | £695 | 13 |
| Wirral | 3.82 | £227,000 | £650 | 14 |
Merseyside Buy-to-Let Overview
Merseyside offers an average gross rental yield of 4.5% across 5 councils and 59 postcode districts. This is above the England average of 3.6%, making it an attractive county for buy-to-let investment. The strongest returns are in Liverpool at 5.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in Merseyside?
The average gross rental yield across Merseyside is 4.5%, based on 57,234 property transactions across 5 councils and 59 postcode districts.
Which councils in Merseyside have the highest rental yields?
The highest-yielding councils in Merseyside are Liverpool (5.3%), Knowsley (5.0%), and St. Helens (4.3%).
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Merseyside?
The top postcode districts in Merseyside are L6 (8.1%), L4 (8.0%), and L20 (7.6%). These areas combine lower property prices with competitive rental returns.
Data updated quarterly from HM Land Registry and VOA open data. Last updated June 2026.