Liverpool named one of the top places in UK for street art

Liverpool has become known for its incredible murals, showcasing football legends, iconic musicians, and famous landmarks, and now the city has been officially recognised as a street art hotspot.

According to new research by Bromleys Art Supplies, Liverpool ranks 9th in the top 10 most popular UK cities for street art, thanks to its amazing murals being shared across Instagram.

With 16 posts per 1,000 people, the city’s urban artwork is being celebrated across social media.

Leading the street art scene are local artists Paul Curtis and John Culshaw, whose work over the past five years has transformed public spaces across Merseyside.

The Baltic Triangle has emerged as a hub for mural enthusiasts, with the Wedding House mural by Liam Bononi named as one of the researchers’ favourites.

Liverpool - Wedding House Mural - street art by Liam Bononi - photo by london road on Flickr provided by Bromley's Art Supplies. — Liverpool – Wedding House Mural – street art by Liam Bononi – photo by london road on Flickr provided by Bromley’s Art Supplies.

Street art here isn’t just about creativity—it’s impacting property values too. Bromleys’ research found a positive correlation between the number of murals in a city and higher property prices, with Liverpool emerging as a prime example of this trend.

Marketing Director at Bromleys, Laureen Pattison, said:

“Street art resonates because it’s accessible and profoundly connected to its community. Murals can transform neglected spaces into vibrant areas that foster pride, making places more desirable to live.”

You can find the full findings by Bromley’s Art Supplies here.

One of the most photographed pieces in the city, Paul Curtis’ For All Liverpool’s Liver Birds on Jamaica Street, remains a social media favourite, while his Abbey Road mural by Cains Brewery continues to attract Beatles fans.

Other iconic works include John Culshaw’s Nelson Mandela mural in L8 and the huge Liver Bird on the other side of the Wedding House.

Paul Curtis Art exhintion Royal Liver Building — Paul Curtis – Liver Birds – Baltic Triangle

Paul Curtis says these murals have helped turn once-neglected buildings into must-see landmarks.

He adds: “The street art is trying to make them nicer. In Liverpool, a lot of buildings are listed, but the more disheveled ones are perfect canvases for art that improves, rather than detracts from, the area.”