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Liverpool vs Salford: which is the better place to live?
Is Liverpool or Salford a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Liverpool and Salford across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Salford wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 71.1/100 versus 70.9/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Liverpool | Salford | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 70.9/100 | 71.1/100 | Salford |
| Better value | 59.2 | 58.5 | Liverpool |
| For families | 83.9 | 84.6 | Salford |
| For commuters | 66.1 | 64.8 | Liverpool |
| For healthcare access | 57.4 | 61.6 | Salford |
| Avg house price | £183,615 | £232,391 | Liverpool (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,674 | £2,594 | Salford (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 78.4% | 81% | Salford |
| Crime per 1,000 | 93.1 | 103.9 | Liverpool (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 90.1% | 90.1% | Level |
| Gera GP Access score | 57.4 | 61.6 | Salford |
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Salford wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 71.1/100 vs 70.9/100.
| Verdict | Liverpool | Salford | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70.9 | 71.1 | Salford (+0.2) |
| Better value | 59.2 | 58.5 | Liverpool (+0.7) |
| For families | 83.9 | 84.6 | Salford (+0.7) |
| For commuters | 66.1 | 64.8 | Liverpool (+1.3) |
| For healthcare access | 57.4 | 61.6 | Salford (+4.2) |
| Measure | Liverpool | Salford |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £183,615 | £232,391 |
| Band D council tax | £2,674 | £2,594 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 78.4% | 81% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 93.1 | 103.9 |
| Gigabit broadband | 90.1% | 90.1% |
| Gera GP Access score | 57.4 | 61.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Liverpool or Salford a better place to live overall?
- Salford scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 71.1/100 versus 70.9/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.2 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Liverpool or Salford?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Liverpool is better value. Average house prices are £183,615 in Liverpool and £232,391 in Salford; Band D council tax is £2,674 versus £2,594 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Liverpool or Salford better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Salford comes out ahead for families. Liverpool has 78.4% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 93.1 per 1,000; Salford has 81% and 103.9 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Liverpool or Salford?
- For connectivity, Liverpool has 90.1% gigabit-capable premises and Salford has 90.1% (Ofcom, June 2026). Liverpool leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Liverpool or Salford?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Liverpool scores 57.4 (Cheshire and Merseyside ICB) and Salford scores 61.6 (Greater Manchester ICB). Salford has the better GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).