Springbank Road, Anfield. Liverpool, L4

Often perceived as Liverpool's heartland, Anfield is popular with investors, due to on going demand for rental property and long term regeneration prospects, and first time buyers who can find affordable housing within easy reach of the City Centre. Property is mainly traditional terraced housing, with some more modern apartment developments.

Home to both the Liverpool FC and Everton FC stadiums, which are less than a mile apart, it's a mecca for football fans worldwide, and alive with atmosphere on match days. Yet Stanley Park, which is located between the two grounds, is 111 acres of Grade II listed grand Victorian Park, complete with lakes, pavilions and a rose garden, and offers a total contrast.

Similarly Everton Park was created in the 1980s and provides views over the City, as well as a Lifestyles Fitness Centre. Local buses are frequent, train connections can be made at Bank Hall and Kirkdale Stations in L4 and Sandhills In L5, and the M57 is within easy reach for car journeys out of Liverpool.