The Ultimate Baltic Triangle Guide
The Baltic Triangle Liverpool – The Place To Be
Whether you live in Liverpool yourself or you’ve simply visited in the past, it’s likely that you will have heard of the Baltic Triangle. Voted ‘Liverpool’s coolest place to live’ by the Sunday Times, the Baltic Triangle is an extensive area that stands as a representation of the welcoming, diverse and multi-cultural metropolis that Liverpool is and always has been. This neighbourhood is a living, breathing summation of the progress Liverpool has made, and the incredible growth it has achieved in such a short space of time.
Filled with arts venues, bars, restaurants, creative spaces, workplaces and high-end residential apartments, the Baltic district in Liverpool has positioned itself as the place to be. If you want to learn more about the Baltic area of Liverpool, find out about the best things to see and do in the area, and discover the Baltic Triangle’s history and what it has meant for Liverpool’s economy, our detailed Baltic Triangle Guide contains all of this and more. Scroll down to read now.
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What is the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool?
The Baltic Triangle is a creative community and development area occupying a central location in Liverpool. Surrounded by Liver Street, Park Lane, Parliament Street and Wapping Dock, the Baltic Triangle is located South of the city centre, acting as a gateway for traffic coming in from outlying areas.
The Baltic Triangle is ideally located as it’s easily reachable from both Liverpool city centre and South Liverpool areas such as Aigburth, home to the trendy Lark Lane. Those visiting Liverpool can take a short walk to the area from city centre spots like Liverpool One, or take a train to either Brunswick or Liverpool Central station – both of which are walkable in 20 minutes or less.
Just a short walk away from the Baltic Triangle you’ll find attractions like Liverpool’s China Town and Liverpool One Shopping Centre – one of the city’s biggest regeneration schemes. The Baltic Triangle also sits next to the RopeWalks district; an area that has received £250 million worth of regeneration.
A short distance from the Baltic Triangle also lies the developments of the Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre, the Exhibition Centre and three hotels constructed since Liverpool’s European Capital of Culture year of 2008. The Liverpool Albert Dock is also around a twenty-minute walk away or less, where you can explore the city of Liverpool’s attractions like the Museum of Liverpool and the Tate gallery.
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Start SearchWhat is the History of the Baltic Triangle?
There’s often speculation over the history behind the Baltic Triangle’s past, and the origins of the areas name. The Baltic Triangle’s name is thought to derive from Liverpool’s trading history, when traders from Sweden, Norway and other Baltic areas would pass through Liverpool each year. The area is the historical heart of Liverpool’s former warehouse and dock trade that once made the city the most crucial link in the worldwide economic chain through the 18th and 19th centuries.
Along with the name, the Baltic Triangle saw Scandinavian influence in more ways than one. The area also houses a Scandinavian Church on Park Lane, which was built in the 1860s. The Grade II listed Gustav Adolf Church (or the Scandinavian Seaman’s Church), is one of the most arresting buildings not only in the Baltic Triangle but the whole of Liverpool. The church served the spiritual needs of the large numbers of Scandinavian emigrants in the city, mostly sailors who arrived through Liverpool’s dockyards/
What is the Baltic Triangle Famous For?
The Liverpool Baltic Triangle is home to an eclectic mix of businesses, which has no doubt played a huge part in the areas growing success. The Baltic district of Liverpool is at the forefront of Liverpool’s thriving independent business scene, which has helped bring a lot of positive publicity along with attracting new talent to the city.
Some of the most notable businesses within the Baltic quarter include Liverpool startups such as game development and animation studio, Milky Tea, and popular project tracking tool, Basecamp. Spaces such as Elevator Studios and the Baltic Creative house the majority of the area’s businesses, providing a great opportunity for professionals to network and collaborate. Due to the innovative nature of the area, the Baltic Triangle is known for attracting like-minded entrepreneurs keen to launch their own creative business in the Baltic Triangle Liverpool and make their mark on the Liverpool business scene. That includes recent graduates from institutions like the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores, young professionals from Liverpool or elsewhere in the UK, and those commuting from nearby cities like Manchester.
The Baltic Triangle is now considered one of the best nightlife spots in the city, home to a number of eclectic bars and restaurants and events spaces hosting regular club nights. Liverpool-natives of all ages, students, and tourists head down to the Liverpool Baltic Triangle every weekend to take advantage of the buzzing nightlife scene and the many things to see and do. Here are some of the most famous spaces within the Baltic Quarter of Liverpool.
Camp and Furnace
Camp and furnace is one of the Baltic’s first and most well-known venues, known as the birthplace of popular events such as Bongos Bingo. Camp and Furnace hosts regular music events such as their Friday Funk night where guests can enjoy a night filled with the very best of funk, soul, and Motown. Along with the other music venue and events spaces in the Baltic district of Liverpool, this venue also hosts festivals such as Liverpool Disco Festival, Liverpool Psych Fest, and Liverpool Sound City. One of Liverpool’s most anticipated festivals, Liverpool Sound City, is a vibrant assortment of music and arts from around the world. The festival embraces the spirit of the underground while scouting the next generation of talent through performances from some of the very best bands and artists.
The Baltic Market Liverpool
One of the newer additions to the Liverpool Baltic Triangle, the Baltic Market is a large warehouse space within the Cains Brewery Village, filled with street food stalls from a selection of local independent eateries. Similar to a food festival, visitors can grab a drink at the bar and order a small plate of food from every stall. The Baltic Market in Liverpool also hosts regular live music to keep you entertained while you sample the delicious food on offer. In the Cains Brewery Village, you’ll also find venues like Ghetto Golf, the Yellow Submarine Bar, Birdies Bar and BBQ and the Peaky Blinders Bar, all providing an alternative nightlife experience.
Constellations
Constellations is another of the Baltic areas most visited spots, and frequently on the top of the list for every Baltic Triangle Guide. Constellations is one of the biggest and most popular Baltic Triangle events spaces. Each and every Thursday, celebrate the approaching weekend and head down to Constellations for their weekly event Rubber Dub. This event showcases DJ’s playing music in a mixture of cultural styles and sounds, including funk and jazz. When the sun is shining, the garden and outdoor bar at Constellations is the place to be. The venue also offer wedding services with a 500 person capacity.
The Baltic area of Liverpool has seen extensive regeneration over the years, transforming the district into what it is today. Regeneration first began in January 2012. Since then, around £128 million has been invested in the area with a further £62 million on the horizon. Thanks to this regeneration, the area has become synonymous with economic growth, built, in part, by the community of risk-taking individuals starting businesses, renovating disused warehouses, and helping to make the Baltic Triangle what it is today.
The area has been responsible for the creation of 500 new private-sector jobs with another 10% rise on that figure imminent thanks to current developments. Future projections of almost 800 news jobs will follow in the wake of the Baltic Triangle’s upcoming schemes and developments.
Up to 500,000 square feet of further commercial space is being developed and within the next three or so years, the Baltic Triangle will have trebled its overall area to 170,000 square feet and will be home to even more businesses. The upcoming Ten Streets regeneration project that will transform the northern parts of Liverpool’s docks will grow and clasp hands with the outer reaches of the Baltic Triangle, unifying the city’s most exciting historical and rejuvenated areas.
Over 1,000 new apartments have been completed in the past six years, but it doesn’t stop there. Nearly 500 apartments are currently in development, and over 2,500 more are in the pipeline to complete over the next few years. The Baltic Triangle has also brought supply to the ever-increasing student property demands of the city, with 350 living spaces built, 150 in development and over 400 proposed and awaiting final permission.
One of the more recent announcements includes the proposed regeneration of St James train station. Located below the Baltic Triangle area, St James station has been closed since 1917, but plans are supposedly in the pipeline to reopen the station. If these plans follow through, the introduction of this station will massively help to boost the area even further, improving quality of life for residents, increasing tourism, and encouraging further investment.
A Booming Creative Business Scene
The Liverpool Baltic Triangle is home to an eclectic mix of businesses, which has no doubt played a huge part in the areas growing success. The Baltic district of Liverpool is at the forefront of Liverpool’s thriving independent business scene, which has helped bring a lot of positive publicity along with attracting new talent to the city.
Some of the most notable businesses within the Baltic quarter include Liverpool startups such as game development and animation studio, Milky Tea, and popular project tracking tool, Basecamp. Spaces such as Elevator Studios and the Baltic Creative house the majority of the area’s businesses, providing a great opportunity for professionals to network and collaborate. Due to the innovative nature of the area, the Baltic Triangle is known for attracting like-minded entrepreneurs keen to launch their own creative business in the Baltic Triangle Liverpool and make their mark on the Liverpool business scene. That includes recent graduates from institutions like the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores, young professionals from Liverpool or elsewhere in the UK, and those commuting from nearby cities like Manchester.
Top Events and Nightlife
The Baltic Triangle is now considered one of the best nightlife spots in the city, home to a number of eclectic bars and restaurants and events spaces hosting regular club nights. Liverpool-natives of all ages, students, and tourists head down to the Liverpool Baltic Triangle every weekend to take advantage of the buzzing nightlife scene and the many things to see and do. Here are some of the most famous spaces within the Baltic Quarter of Liverpool.
Camp and Furnace
Camp and furnace is one of the Baltic’s first and most well-known venues, known as the birthplace of popular events such as Bongos Bingo. Camp and Furnace hosts regular music events such as their Friday Funk night where guests can enjoy a night filled with the very best of funk, soul, and Motown. Along with the other music venue and events spaces in the Baltic district of Liverpool, this venue also hosts festivals such as Liverpool Disco Festival, Liverpool Psych Fest, and Liverpool Sound City. One of Liverpool’s most anticipated festivals, Liverpool Sound City, is a vibrant assortment of music and arts from around the world. The festival embraces the spirit of the underground while scouting the next generation of talent through performances from some of the very best bands and artists.
The Baltic Market Liverpool
One of the newer additions to the Liverpool Baltic Triangle, the Baltic Market is a large warehouse space within the Cains Brewery Village, filled with street food stalls from a selection of local independent eateries. Similar to a food festival, visitors can grab a drink at the bar and order a small plate of food from every stall. The Baltic Market in Liverpool also hosts regular live music to keep you entertained while you sample the delicious food on offer. In the Cains Brewery Village, you’ll also find venues like Ghetto Golf, the Yellow Submarine Bar, Birdies Bar and BBQ and the Peaky Blinders Bar, all providing an alternative nightlife experience.
Constellations
Constellations is another of the Baltic areas most visited spots, and frequently on the top of the list for every Baltic Triangle Guide. Constellations is one of the biggest and most popular Baltic Triangle events spaces. Each and every Thursday, celebrate the approaching weekend and head down to Constellations for their weekly event Rubber Dub. This event showcases DJ’s playing music in a mixture of cultural styles and sounds, including funk and jazz. When the sun is shining, the garden and outdoor bar at Constellations is the place to be. The venue also offer wedding services with a 500 person capacity.
Extensive Regeneration
The Baltic area of Liverpool has seen extensive regeneration over the years, transforming the district into what it is today. Regeneration first began in January 2012. Since then, around £128 million has been invested in the area with a further £62 million on the horizon. Thanks to this regeneration, the area has become synonymous with economic growth, built, in part, by the community of risk-taking individuals starting businesses, renovating disused warehouses, and helping to make the Baltic Triangle what it is today.
The area has been responsible for the creation of 500 new private-sector jobs with another 10% rise on that figure imminent thanks to current developments. Future projections of almost 800 news jobs will follow in the wake of the Baltic Triangle’s upcoming schemes and developments.
Up to 500,000 square feet of further commercial space is being developed and within the next three or so years, the Baltic Triangle will have trebled its overall area to 170,000 square feet and will be home to even more businesses. The upcoming Ten Streets regeneration project that will transform the northern parts of Liverpool’s docks will grow and clasp hands with the outer reaches of the Baltic Triangle, unifying the city’s most exciting historical and rejuvenated areas.
Over 1,000 new apartments have been completed in the past six years, but it doesn’t stop there. Nearly 500 apartments are currently in development, and over 2,500 more are in the pipeline to complete over the next few years. The Baltic Triangle has also brought supply to the ever-increasing student property demands of the city, with 350 living spaces built, 150 in development and over 400 proposed and awaiting final permission.
One of the more recent announcements includes the proposed regeneration of St James train station. Located below the Baltic Triangle area, St James station has been closed since 1917, but plans are supposedly in the pipeline to reopen the station. If these plans follow through, the introduction of this station will massively help to boost the area even further, improving quality of life for residents, increasing tourism, and encouraging further investment.
Is the Liverpool Baltic Triangle Good for Investments?
Alongside the leisure and business attractions on offer from the Baltic Triangle, the Baltic neighbourhood also has a reputation as an excellent spot for property investments. The area is gaining attention from overseas investors and UK-natives alike, all of whom have been drawn in by the opportunities on offer. So why is the Liverpool Baltic Triangle such a prime area for property investment?
Demand is such an essential part of a strong property venture, and with the Baltic Triangle attracting such high demand from desirable tenant groups such as young professionals, purchasing buy to let in this area is a recipe for success. Here, young professionals have everything they could possibly need. They’re close to an array of fantastic workplaces in and around the Baltic, they have a selection of restaurants, bars and nightlife attractions right on their doorstep, and they can easily commute to other parts of Liverpool or nearby cities.
Because so many renters are looking for the perfect property to live in in the Baltic Triangle district, rental costs for the area have risen. This has led to some high possible rental yields for those investing in the area. Average rents in the postcodes of the Baltic Triangle area of Liverpool reach up to around £843 per month, with tenants prepared to pay large amounts to live in such a coveted location.
Not only do property investors taking advantage of the Liverpool Baltic Triangle benefit from high rental returns, but capital growth is also a major factor. Areas with a lot of regeneration are synonymous with property growth, and according to Zoopla, Baltic Triangle postcodes have risen by around 20.03% over the last five years. Those who buy an investment property in the Baltic area are likely to see some huge returns through both rental income and capital appreciation over the coming years.
What’s Next for the Baltic Triangle?
We’ve covered lots of information in our Baltic Triangle guide in terms of why the area is so popular with investors, visitors and residents alike, but what about predictions on what’s next for the Baltic neighbourhood? Liverpool news regularly reports on the Baltic Triangle and the new developments that are expected. Some of the most recent announcements include the opening of a new £2.2 million restaurant within Cains Brewery village, while other headlines have covered reports for a new development ‘masterplan’ endorsed by the city council in 2017.
Working with a team of award-winning designers and planners, the council will lead further development for the area with aims to support and encourage additional investment into the creative and digital industries, ensure a sustainable neighbourhood within the L1 area, improve connectivity to other parts of the city centre, and revitalise derelict land and buildings.
For investors keen to become a part of the Baltic Triangle’s property scene, there are some exciting upcoming developments to get involved with. Parliament Square is a new luxury property development planned for the Liverpool Baltic Triangle, made up of high-quality apartments and featuring a stunning rooftop pool and spa like nothing the city has seen before. Another off-plan development that’s set for the area is One Baltic Square. Much like Parliament Square, this development is targeted towards the growing demographic of renters looking for accommodation in the thriving Baltic district. One Baltic Square features stylish and modern apartments with state of the art fixtures and decor, and boasts the most landscaped gardens of any Liverpool development.
Invest in the Baltic Triangle with RWinvest
If you’re an investor that’s enjoyed our Baltic Triangle guide and are interested in making a new investment in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, be sure to take a look at our current off-plan developments One Baltic Square and Parliament Square. Led by leading property developers and surrounded by the Baltic Triangle’s many independent shops, restaurants and bars, these developments are expected to attract a high level of tenant demand from young professionals in the city.
To find out more about these investment opportunities, click our Liverpool property investments page or contact us to speak to one of our property professionals.
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