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Home swaps in Merseyside

Merseyside has about 34,900 households on council waiting lists. Guides to 19 places in Merseyside for social housing tenants: homes to swap nearby, waiting lists, social rents, local landlords and day-to-day life.

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Social Housing In Merseyside: Key Facts

34,878households on council waiting lists31 March 2025 · 5 council areas
£102–107a week, 2-bed housing association homeaverage social rent, 2025/26

Can I swap my council or housing association home to Merseyside?

Yes, if you are already a council or housing association tenant. Mutual exchange means swapping homes with another social tenant, so it does not depend on a council waiting list: you need a tenant in Merseyside who wants your area, and both landlords must agree. Landlords have 42 days to decide and can only refuse on set legal grounds.

How many people are on council waiting lists in Merseyside?

34,878 households were on the housing registers of the 5 councils covered by our Merseyside guides on 31 March 2025. 4,185 social homes were let through them in 2024 to 2025, roughly 8.3 households for every home let. Source: Local Authority Housing Statistics, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

How much is social rent in Merseyside?

Average social rents for a 2-bedroom home across Merseyside's council areas in 2025/26 were £0 to £104 a week for a council home, and £102 to £107 for a housing association home. Affordable rent homes cost more, typically 60 to 80% of market rent. Source: Regulator of Social Housing.

Who are the biggest social landlords in Merseyside?

The biggest social landlords across Merseyside's council areas are Torus62 Limited (29,536 homes), The Riverside Group Limited (17,684 homes) and Livv Housing Group (12,820 homes), counting the homes they own in each area. Source: Regulator of Social Housing.

Biggest Social Landlords In Merseyside