00:00For those seeking a mix of city, convenience and leafy calm, Egbeth offers a compelling choice.
00:06Just a short journey from Liverpool's centre, the suburb combines the green expanses of Sefton Park
00:11with the independent charm of Lark Lane, where cafes, wine bars and vintage stores line brightly coloured streets.
00:18The outside space has phenomenally grown over the last 20 years.
00:22Sefton Park has grown and grown and grown now and if you see it on a weekend it's just absolutely
00:28booming.
00:28The Sunday Times in its 2026 Best Places to Live Guide highlighted Egbeth's balance of lifestyle and connectivity.
00:37Judges visited each location assessing schools, transport links, broadband speeds, mobile coverage, local amenities, green spaces and the vitality of
00:46the high street.
00:47Finally I think it's getting more recognition for just being a fab, unique, wonderful, interesting place really.
00:55I mean we're very, very lucky we're in the middle of two parks here.
00:59It's great, there's loads of independent bars, pubs, restaurants, cafes.
01:04Egbeth's red brick terraces and affordable housing make it a popular spot for young families and graduates who want to
01:11stay in the city.
01:12The bread shop gets its own shout out in the guide with its scouse pies and salt and pepper sausage
01:18rolls as well as a no nonsense coffee guide given a special mention.
01:23My family's been here since 1958. We opened this business 1958 and they mentioned scouse pies and coffees in our
01:31business which is great to hear as well.
01:33Transport connections add to the suburb's appeal. Mersey Rail trains link Egbeth station to Liverpool Central in just 10 minutes
01:40while Liverpool South Parkway offers mainline services to Manchester and crew.
01:45Buses to Liverpool One take around 25 minutes and Liverpool John Lennon Airport is a 20 minute drive.
01:53I'm not surprised really. It's one of the best places to live. It's local to the city. It's got a
01:59bit of everything really. You're walking distance to amenities. You've got pubs, jippies, bars, restaurants. Yeah. And a lot of
02:06greenery really which I think really helps.
02:08Local residents say the combination of green space cafes and a welcoming community makes everyday life enjoyable.
02:17The guide, sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group, features 72 top locations across the UK with Egbeth one of six north
02:26west entries.
02:27Just great. It's finally getting some recognition of being a wonderful cultural, diverse, interesting mix of madness really.
02:35That's what I call Egbeth, but I think it's great and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else myself or
02:39work anywhere else.
02:40Helen Davies, Editorial Projects Director, says the guide celebrates places where people are proud to live, combining culture, community and
02:48natural beauty.
02:49Egbeth's mix of connectivity, green spaces and vibrant local life shows why it continues to attract residents.
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