Letting Agents in Crosby (L23)

Crosby lies on the coast about six miles north of Liverpool city centre, within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, and is one of the most sought-after residential areas in the wider city region. The L23 postcode covers Great Crosby, Blundellsands, Waterloo, Brighton-le-Sands, Little Crosby and Thornton, a mix of elegant Victorian and Edwardian villas, generous interwar semis, substantial detached family homes and period apartments near the seafront. The area is best known nationally for Crosby Beach and Antony Gormley's Another Place, the striking installation of one hundred cast-iron figures gazing out to sea, which has become a defining local landmark and tourist draw. Crosby has a genuinely affluent, family-oriented character, with well-regarded schools, an attractive village-style shopping area along College Road and Crosby Village, mature tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community. This is reflected in the lettings market, which skews toward professional families, downsizers and commuters rather than students or transient renters. Blundellsands in particular is among the most prestigious addresses on Merseyside, with large detached houses commanding premium rents. Waterloo, closer to the shore and the Merseyrail line, offers a slightly more urban, characterful mix including period conversions. For landlords, L23 is a quality-over-quantity market: rents and values are higher than most of Merseyside, tenants expect well-presented homes, and demand for good family houses in the right catchment is reliably strong.

Welcome to our comprehensive guide for landlords in Crosby. Whether you are looking for the best letting agent fees or detailed market insights, we have the data to help you succeed.

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Average rating 4.7★ across 932 verified Google reviews.

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Top letting agents serving Crosby

  1. North Wall Property
    4.9★ (262 reviews) · Management 14.4%
  2. Entwistle Green Sales and Letting Agents Crosby
    4.7★ (244 reviews) · Management 15.6%
  3. Berkeley Shaw Real Estate
    4.5★ (247 reviews) · Management 18%
  4. Clive Watkin Sales and Letting Agents Crosby
    4.6★ (113 reviews)
  5. Michael Moon – Lettings & Estate Agent –Crosby
    4.3★ (38 reviews) · Management 16.8%
  6. Abode Crosby
    4.3★ (28 reviews)

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Average letting agent fees in Crosby

16%
Full management
(of monthly rent)

Based on 3 local agents in and around Crosby that publish their fees. Fees vary by agent and service level, so compare the agents below for exact quotes. See the UK letting agent fee index for national figures.

Local Market Insights & Statistics

Crosby is a premium market by Merseyside standards, with rents and capital values well above the Liverpool average. Averaged across L23, monthly rents sit around the £1,000 mark, materially higher than inner-city postcodes, reflecting the district's affluent, family-led character and desirable coastal setting. As a 2026 guide, two-bed apartments and smaller houses tend to achieve in the region of £750 to £900 per calendar month, three-bed family semis commonly land around £1,000 to £1,250, and larger four- and five-bed detached homes in Blundellsands and the best streets can command £1,500 to £2,000 or more. Period conversions near Waterloo seafront and the station let well to professionals. Because purchase prices in Crosby are among the highest in the borough, gross yields are lower than the Merseyside norm, typically in the region of 4 to 5 percent, so this is a market bought for quality tenants, capital preservation and steady long-term growth rather than headline income. Demand is driven by families chasing school catchments, professionals commuting into Liverpool on the fast Merseyrail line, and downsizers wanting coastal living, all of which favour longer tenancies and lower arrears risk. Well-presented family houses in good catchments are contested hard and let quickly, while tired or over-priced stock sits, as Crosby tenants have high expectations. Treat these figures as indicative and appraise by street, since L23 spans everything from prestigious Blundellsands villas to more affordable Thornton and Waterloo stock.

  • Average Rent
    £1,000 PCM
  • Average Yield
    6.12%
  • Property Price
    £175,714

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do letting agents charge in Crosby?

Letting agents in Crosby typically charge landlords between 8% and 15% of monthly rent for fully managed lettings, or a one-off fee of 4% to 8% of annual rent for tenant-find only. Our UK letting agent fee index shows the latest national figures. Fees vary by property type and service level.

What is the difference between fully managed and tenant-find in Crosby?

Fully managed letting in Crosby means the agent handles the whole property: tenant find, rent collection, repairs, inspections and end-of-tenancy, for 10–15% of monthly rent. Tenant-find only secures a tenant and hands the property back to the landlord for a one-off 4–8% fee. Full management suits hands-off landlords.

Can I negotiate letting agent fees in Crosby?

Yes, most letting agents in Crosby will reduce fees by 1–2% for landlords with multiple properties or longer agreements. Always request a written quote and ask for a discount before signing. Agents who refuse to disclose fees in writing should be avoided. ARLA Propertymark members are typically more transparent on pricing.

How do I find a good letting agent in Crosby?

Compare Crosby letting agents on fees, verified Google reviews, and professional credentials. Look for ARLA Propertymark or Property Ombudsman membership, ignore agents with fewer than 10 reviews, and always request fee breakdowns in writing. No agent can pay for a higher position on AgentCheck: agents are ranked on rating, review count, transparency and profile completeness.

What is the average rental yield in Crosby?

The average rental yield in Crosby is currently around 6.12%, making it a high-yielding area for buy-to-let investors. Yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price. Higher-yield areas are typically further from London with lower property values relative to rent.

Is there high tenant demand in Crosby?

Demand in Crosby is led by professional families and commuters rather than students or short-term renters. The district's well-regarded schools are a powerful draw, with families actively targeting specific catchments and prepared to pay a premium and commit to long tenancies to secure the right home. Professionals commuting into Liverpool value the fast, frequent Merseyrail service and the coastal lifestyle, while downsizers and older tenants are attracted by the village character, seafront and amenities. This affluent, settled tenant base means longer average tenancies, low arrears risk and high expectations of property condition. The most contested stock is the well-presented three- or four-bed family house in a good school catchment, which lets quickly and commands strong rents. Waterloo's period conversions near the station appeal to professional couples and sharers. Across L23, quality and location drive demand more than price.

How We Research and Rank Letting Agents

AgentCheck is a comparison platform. The information on this page is compiled from multiple verified sources and scored algorithmically. No agent can pay for a higher position. Some agents listed here, including Let Correct branches, have a commercial relationship with AgentCheck, and it plays no part in where they appear. Our full methodology is set out below so you can assess the data for yourself.

How Rankings Are Determined

Agents are listed in two groups. First come agents with an established track record: a complete profile (contact details, website and location all published), a Google rating of 4.0 or better and at least three Google reviews. Every other agent serving the area follows. Nobody can buy their way into the first group.

Inside both groups agents are ordered by a quality score built from four signals:

  1. Google rating: star rating sourced from Google Places. Ratings built on only a few reviews are pulled towards the average until more reviews arrive, so five reviews cannot beat fifty.
  2. Review count: the volume of Google reviews, indicating an established track record.
  3. Transparency: whether the agent has claimed its profile, publishes its fees, has had those fees confirmed, and names its redress scheme and client money protection. This is the one signal an agent can improve directly, and every part of it helps landlords compare.
  4. Profile completeness: whether contact details, website and location are published.

The score contains no commercial component. Paying for a subscription does not raise it. Claiming a profile raises it only through transparency, which is free to every agent. As more agents claim their profiles and publish their fees, rating and reviews decide more of the order.

Data Sources

  • Agent Self-Submissions: Letting agents provide their fee schedules, service inclusions, and business details directly through the AgentCheck platform. Submitted data is reviewed editorially before publication.
  • Google Places API: Business ratings, review counts, address, and contact details are sourced from the Google Places API and cross-checked against agent-provided data.
  • Public Rental Market Data: Average rent and yield figures are derived from publicly available property market datasets and are reviewed periodically for accuracy. They are indicative and may not reflect micro-local variation.
  • Local Authority Licensing Registers: Selective licensing and HMO licensing information is sourced from publicly available local authority publications and the MHCLG selective licensing database where available.
  • Direct Landlord Enquiries: Anonymised demand signals from landlord search and enquiry patterns on AgentCheck are used to calibrate the investor demand score for each area.

Limitations & Disclaimers

  • Coverage: Listings are most comprehensive in areas where five or more agents have been indexed. In smaller or rural markets the list may not be exhaustive.
  • Yield & rent figures: Average yield and rent statistics are indicative. Actual investment returns depend on property type, condition, tenant profile, and local micro-conditions that aggregate data cannot capture.
  • Google reviews: Review counts and ratings reflect publicly submitted Google reviews across all aspects of an agent's service and may include reviews unrelated to lettings specifically.
  • Fee data currency: Agent fee data reflects the most recently submitted figures. Always request a written fee schedule directly from any agent before signing a management agreement.
  • Commercial relationships: Some agents listed here, including Let Correct branches, have a commercial relationship with AgentCheck. It plays no part in where they appear. The order of this list is set by the quality score described above.
  • Unverified agents: Some agents have been discovered from public sources but not yet claimed or formally verified. Data accuracy for unclaimed profiles depends on public source quality.

Review Cadence & Editorial Independence

Area pages are reviewed by a property specialist every six months, or sooner where significant market changes are detected. The date of the most recent review is shown above.

AgentCheck is independently operated. Rankings are produced algorithmically from objective signals. No agent can pay for a higher position. Agents may subscribe to premium features (such as enhanced profile display), but subscription status does not alter the underlying ranking score. Editorial content is produced without commercial direction from any individual agent or industry body.

Reviewed by

AgentCheck Editorial Team

Property Specialist, AgentCheck

Last reviewed: 6 June 2026

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