The Ropewalks district of Liverpool, encompassing Bold Street, Seel Street and Duke Street to name a few, is an interesting and historic part of the city centre. Taking its name from Liverpool’s shipbuilding days when rope was lain down on the long, straight streets to the docks, the area is now within a World Heritage site which puts it on par with the Pyramids and the Great Barrier Reef.

But what does the area have to offer for would-be residents?

 

 

Average Ropewalks house/rent Prices

One-bed rent: £500 to £650 / One-bed buy: £79,950 – 129,950

Two-bed rent: £650 – £1,500 / Two-bed buy: £115,000 – £179,550

Student rent: £100-130 per person, per week

 

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Who lives here?

Ropewalks’ residential offering is a popular choice amongst young professionals and students, mainly due to the proximity to Liverpool’s nightlife and cultural attractions and nearby university campuses, although families do choose to settle here.

There are a number of primary schools within walking distance, including St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, Everton Free School, Pleasant Street Primary School and LIPA Primary School. However, with the proliferation of one and two-bed apartments, a family might be hard pushed to find anything bigger.

 

Living and working in Ropewalks

As well as being in walking distance from all city centre locations, Ropewalks also offers good transport links for workers commuting further afield. Liverpool Central train station is the closest Merseyrail links and Paradise Street bus station is a stone’s throw away, while mainline rail connections at Liverpool Lime Street are also a relatively short walk away.

Amenities

In terms of amenities, the Ropewalks area is close to several supermarkets, including a Tesco Superstore on Hanover Street, and renowned world food retailers including Mattas International Food Store and the Chinese supermarket Chung Wah. Also, you have every type of cuisine on your doorstep so if cooking isn’t your thing, you may never go hungry again.

 

Prime properties

Due to the nature of the buildings in Ropewalks homes are predominantly apartments, ranging from one-bedroom to 14-bed (student) apartments. Efforts have been made to preserve the historical features in the district, so you can expect cobbled streets and the refurbishment of beautiful Georgian properties into apartment buildings and offices, making Ropewalks a very attractive area of the city.

If historical buildings are not your thing though, Ropewalks does incorporate modern developments too, including the likes of Elysian Fields and East Village, both off Duke Street.

East Village encompasses the idea of an ‘urban village’ and boasts 250 apartments along with a variety of restaurants. Meanwhile Elysian Fields provides an example of the spacious luxury apartments on offer in the area.

 

Up and coming area

Following the recently completed transformation of the landmark Scandinavian Hotel to create Downing’s student accommodation complex, The Arch, Ropewalks is still in the sights of developers.

While X1 is getting to work on the construction of its Seel Street apartments for students and graduates, Liverpool City Council has applied to the Heritage Lottery Fund and English Heritage for funds to help regenerate derelict and vacant buildings in the Chinatown and Ropewalks areas. In total, this could lead to around £2.1 million in funding for the area and support the refurbishment of 14 addresses, with the creation of nine individual residential units.

In addition, there are proposals for Grenville Street also. The Iliad Group, responsible for the East Village development, is wanting to create a private residential development, turning the site into housing and creating a community space.

 

What the residents say…

 

Jitka and Tim

Lived in Ropewalks… Since August

“We share a two-bed apartment in Ropewalks. It’s a great area, there’s always something happening and there are lots of good restaurants. All the people are really lovely too.”

 

 

Guner

Lived in Ropewalks… For seven years on Henry Street

“I like Henry Street, it’s quieter than Duke Street because it doesn’t have clubs and pubs and it’s quite safe. The building complexes are safe. I live in a 2-bed apartment with my little boy. All I think is missing is that the Council should provide more for the children, like a playground.”

 

Niamh

Lived in Ropewalks… Since September

“As a student, it’s a really nice place to live. I share a two-bed apartment with a friend. It can get rowdy on a Saturday night but in the week it’s fine. It’s quite a professional area too, which makes it nice.”