Location

Aintree Village is situated to the North of Liverpool, just a short drive from Liverpool City Centre. 

Demographic

The Aintree postcodes of L9 and L10 are largely residential. Housing types from range from small, highly affordable terraced properties, to larger detached houses. This is a great location for buy-to-let investors; the average house price is £178,000 and there is a lot of demand from working tenants, in this desirable, well-connected town.  

Amenities and Tourism

Residents are well catered for, with greenspaces and local parks, as well as Aintree Shopping Park, a large retail destination. The city centre of Liverpool is just a short journey by car or public transport.

Aintree also attracts thousands of visitors every year. Around 150,000 people descend on Aintree Racecourse every April, for world-famous annual race meet, The Grand National. This National is the headline event, but the racecourse remains active year-round, hosting regular meets, as well as seasonal and corporate events.

The nearby Aintree Golf Centre is also very popular, as one of the longest 9-hole courses in the UK, as well as the best draining. 

Transport Links

Aintree has multiple bus routes and train stations, connecting it to the nearby city of Liverpool.  

There are, in fact, 22 different bus routes passing through Aintree, serving a total of 14 bus stops. Plus three train stations, with a fourth just 15 minutes away. So, it is safe to say you will never be stuck for transport options when in Aintree.  

The M57, M58 and multiple A roads meet at Switch Island in Aintree. From here, the area is well-connected to the rest of the North West and the country, via the M62 and M6. This make the area easily commutable to a number of destinations.

Employment Options

There are lots of employment opportunities in the area, making Aintree a desirable location for renters and, by association, for investors. 

One of the largest local employers is the NHS, by way of Aintree University Hospital. There are 15 schools (including nurseries), over 20 large, high street shops in the retail park alone, and 14 care homes. With all of these opportunities for professionals to live and work in the area – as well as the fantastic transport links – desirable investment properties attract reliable, long-term working tenants. 

Landlord Licencing  

In Liverpool, there are 16 wards where privately rented properties must have a Selective Licence. Aintree (and surrounds) is one of these areas, bear this additional fee in mind, but don’t let it put you off. If you have questions about this, please ask us.

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