Hull vs Liverpool

Which is better to live in? (2026)

51

Hull

Yorkshire and The Humber

Grade D
57

Liverpool

North West

Grade CHigher Overall
Hull: 1 wins|Liverpool: 6 wins

Category Comparison

Hull
Category
Liverpool
51/100
๐Ÿ†Overall Score
BETTER57/100
48/100BETTER
๐Ÿ”’Crime Safety
41/100
47% Good/Outstanding
๐ŸŽ“Schools
BETTER60% Good/Outstanding
86/100
๐Ÿš†Transport
BETTER91/100
41/100
๐Ÿ’ทAffordability
BETTER56/100
~ยฃ407/mo
๐ŸงพMonthly Bills
~ยฃ407/mo
70/100
๐Ÿ“ถBroadband
BETTER74/100
25/100
๐ŸŒฟEnvironment
BETTER48/100
25/100
๐ŸฅHealthcare
25/100

Our Verdict

Liverpool leads in 5 of 8 categories, scoring higher for schools, transport, affordability. That said, Hull has the edge in crime safety, making it a strong option depending on what matters most to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hull or Liverpool better to live in?

Liverpool leads in 5 of 8 categories, scoring higher for schools, transport, affordability. That said, Hull has the edge in crime safety, making it a strong option depending on what matters most to you.

Is Hull safer than Liverpool?

Hull scores higher for crime safety (48/100) compared to Liverpool (41/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.

Which has better schools, Hull or Liverpool?

Hull has 15 schools within 3km, with 47% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Liverpool has 15 schools nearby, with 60% rated Good or Outstanding.

Is it cheaper to live in Hull or Liverpool?

Monthly bills are similar in both areas (~ยฃ407/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.

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Data sources: Scores are estimated using pre-loaded data from MHCLG Indices of Deprivation, Ofsted/GIAS school ratings, DfT Transport Connectivity 2025, MHCLG council tax data, Ofgem energy price cap, and regional averages. For full live data from 20+ government sources, view the individual town reports. Data provided under the Open Government Licence v3.0.