Liverpool Waters

What Liverpool Waters does

Liverpool Waters is a £5 billion, 30-year waterfront regeneration masterplan being delivered by Peel Waters Group UK Limited — part of the Peel Group — across 60+ hectares (148 acres) of historic northern dockland in Liverpool, UK. The project is organised into five neighbourhoods (Princes Dock, Central Docks, Clarence Docks, Northern Docks, and King Edward Triangle) and combines Grade A commercial office space, build-to-rent residential, retail and food & beverage, hotels and hospitality, leisure and cultural attractions, and public realm including a 5-acre Central Park and 2.3km of waterfront. The first neighbourhood, Princes Dock, has been Net Zero Carbon in operation since 2020 — across No. 8, 10, and 12 Princes Dock — and is supplied by the Mersey Heat District Heat Network, one of the UK's largest water-source heat pump installations drawing heat from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Princes Dock is also home to anchor assets including Malmaison, Crowne Plaza, the UK's first public floating sauna (Wyld Sauna), and approved UK's first floating Padel courts.

The company operates as a public-private regeneration platform: government funding partners include Homes England (£55m+ committed to Central Docks), HM Treasury (£56m brownfield housing boost approved), and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (£2bn Investment Fund); institutional capital partners include Starlight Investments (£1.1bn UK BTR AUM, Lighthaus JV), Moda Living (The Lexington BTR), and Redwing/Regenda Group (Plaza 1821). A Mayoral Development Corporation covering 174 hectares is being pursued for the North Docks zone to streamline planning and land assembly. Revenue is generated through multiple streams — direct Grade A office leasing at c.£24/sq ft (220,000+ sq ft), flexible workspace memberships (£20/day – £275/month), build-to-rent residential (1,308+ homes completed out of a planned 17,700), retail/F&B leases via appointed agents, hotel and hospitality operations, cruise port fees (Global Ports Holding, 50-year agreement, 200,000+ passengers annually), ferry terminal operations, and secure car parking. GTM is hybrid: direct enterprise leasing by Peel Waters' in-house asset management (Liza Marco, Chris Capes), developer/JV partnerships for residential, agent channels for retail (Graham + Sibbald), and event-led community programming (Dragon Boat Race, public art such as Go Wildlife Go sculpture by Gillie and Marc) to build placemaking and tenant pipeline.

Name

Liverpool Waters

Legal name

Peel Waters Group UK Limited

Website

https://liverpoolwaters.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Liverpool Waters is a £5bn, 30-year Peel Waters-led waterfront regeneration of 60+ hectares along Liverpool's northern docklands, delivering Grade A offices, build-to-rent homes, hotels, retail and leisure across five neighbourhoods (Princes Dock, Central Docks, Clarence Docks, Northern Docks, King Edward Triangle), with Princes Dock operating at Net Zero Carbon since 2020.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mixed-Use Real Estate Development

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Water Transportation (4400), Investors, Nec (6799)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Renewal, Brownfield Redevelopment & Land Reuse (BPAIANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brownfield Redevelopment & Land Reclamation (Cleanup for Reuse, Risk-Based Closure) (EUAIALAI), Brownfield Redevelopment Support (Site Characterization & Reuse Planning) (EUAHAFAJ)

Keywords

• Waterfront regeneration
• Mixed-use development
• Commercial property leasing
• Build-to-rent housing
• Urban regeneration

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Office Space Leasing: Grade A office leasing at Princes Dock (No.8, No.10, No.12 Princes Dock) to businesses. Short and long-term leases available for 1 to 160+ employees. Office suites from approximately 100 sq ft to 14,074 sq ft. Rental pricing at £24 per sq ft.
2. Residential Development & Leasing: Build-to-rent (BTR) communities (Lighthaus by Starlight/X1, The Lexington by Moda Living, Plaza 1821 by Redwing) delivering homes for rent. Mixed-tenure housing including affordable housing components. Revenue generated through developer partnerships and long-term stewardship of rental assets.
3. Retail, F&B & Leisure Unit Leasing: Commercial unit leasing to retail, food & beverage, and leisure operators within the neighbourhoods. Includes food store opportunities (310 sqm at Central Docks), restaurants, cafes, and convenience retail. Graham + Sibbald appointed as retained commercial agents for Central Docks.
4. Flexible Workspace Memberships: Flexible workspace memberships offering hot-desking, private offices, meeting rooms, phone booths, and breakout spaces at Princes Dock. Memberships from £20/day to £275/month. Community-focused environment for start-ups and scale-ups.
5. Hotel & Hospitality: Hospitality destinations including Malmaison and Crowne Plaza hotels at Princes Dock. New Princes Dock Hotel in development pipeline. Events and hospitality venues (The Bus Yard, Wyld Sauna) contribute to the leisure and visitor economy.
6. Car Parking: 24/7 secure city parking including contract and pay-as-you-go options. Pricing from £3.90. EV charging available. Awarded Safer Parking status by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives and British Parking Association.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Liverpool Waters is a £5 billion, 30-year waterfront regeneration project spanning 60 hectares of historic Liverpool docklands, delivering Grade A office space (No.8, No.10, No.12 Princes Dock with 220,000+ sq ft), flexible workspace memberships, build-to-rent residential communities (1,308+ homes completed), retail and F&B leasing, hotels (Malmaison, Crowne Plaza), and leisure venues across five neighbourhoods. The project is operated by Peel Waters Group UK Limited, a subsidiary of the Peel Group, with infrastructure including the Mersey Heat District Heat Network, Net Zero Carbon buildings since 2020, and waterfront amenities.

Product overview

Liverpool Waters is a £5 billion, 30-year transformational waterfront regeneration project by Peel Waters, reimagining 60 hectares of historic Liverpool docklands into five distinct neighborhoods: Princes Dock, Central Docks, Clarence Docks, Northern Docks, and King Edward Triangle. The offering consists of Grade A commercial office space (No.8, No.10, No.12 Princes Dock) offering flexible suites from 100-14,000+ sq ft, flexible workspace memberships (£50-275/month), residential developments including Lighthaus (278 homes), The Lexington (325 homes), and Plaza 1821 (105 apartments), and leisure/hospitality venues including Wyld Sauna (UK's first floating public sauna), Floating Padel Courts (UK's first), The Bus Yard food venue, and planned hotel developments. The masterplan includes 5-acre Central Park at Central Docks, district heating infrastructure, and will deliver 17,700+ new homes. Princes Dock achieved Net Zero Carbon operation status in 2020. The project integrates world-class waterfront living, working, and leisure experiences anchored by Everton FC's 52,000+ capacity stadium at Northern Docks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Princes Dock: First neighbourhood of Liverpool Waters - a world-class business destination and leisure complex in the heart of the city, home to Grade A offices, waterfront living, hotels (Malmaison, Crowne Plaza), Wyld Sauna, and cruise terminal.
• Central Docks
• Clarence Docks
• Northern Docks
• King Edward Triangle

Products and services

• No.8 Princes Dock - Grade A Office Space Grade A office building at Princes Dock, Liverpool Waters, verified Net Zero Carbon in operation since 2020 and connected to the Mersey Heat District Heat Network. Available for businesses seeking premium sustainable waterfront office space.
• No.10 Princes Dock - Grade A Office Space Five-storey Grade A office space with suites from 100 to 13,701 sq ft for 1 to 120 employees. Part-glazed elevations and balconies provide views of Pier Head, Royal Liver Building and River Mersey. Tenants include Brookes Bell (5,500 sq ft), The Guide Liverpool, and LRB Law.
• No.12 Princes Dock - Grade A Office Space Five-storey Grade A office building with flexible suites from 111 to 14,074 sq ft accommodating 1 to 160 employees. Features double-height entrance, full-height glazed atrium, floor-to-ceiling glazing, three passenger lifts, and 24-hour security. Home to Global Ports Holding's UK headquarters.
• Flexible Workspace Memberships Flexible workspace memberships at Princes Dock priced from £20/day to £50-275 per month, offering private and community workspace with meeting rooms, phone booths, breakout spaces and shared kitchen. Targeted at start-ups and scale-ups, community-focused environment. Currently at capacity with waitlist.
• Princes Dock Car Parking 24/7 secure city parking at Princes Dock multistorey with contract and pay-as-you-go options from £3.90. EV charging available. Awarded Safer Parking status by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives and British Parking Association.
• Central Docks Food Store Plot 310 sqm retail plot opportunity at Central Docks, positioned within the residential core of the Liverpool Waters masterplan. Maximum width 15m and height 22m. Marketed by Graham + Sibbald as retained commercial agents for Central Docks retail, F&B and amenity opportunities.
• Mersey Heat District Heat Network Low-carbon district heating network generating heat from Leeds & Liverpool canal water via water source heat pumps. Currently supplying circa 10GWh of heat annually with planning permission to expand to approximately 45GWh (equivalent to 17,000 homes), saving 2,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. Connected to No.8, No.10, and No.12 Princes Dock offices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Princes Dock Net Zero Carbon in operation since 2020
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gillie and MarcminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 April 2026Internationally celebrated artists Gillie and Marc installed Go Wildlife Go, a monumental public sculpture, at Princes Dock from April 2026 to April 2027. The sculpture features endangered animals on a scooter and is fully interactive. Previously exhibited at Paternoster Square in London. Attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.
• Liverpool Business Improvement DistrictminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 April 2026Liverpool BID facilitated the installation of Go Wildlife Go sculpture by Gillie and Marc at Liverpool Waters. Liverpool BID is committed to public art and making art accessible in the public realm. They partnered with Peel Waters to bring this installation to the waterfront.
• Graham + SibbaldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 April 2026Graham + Sibbald appointed as retained commercial agents for retail, F&B and amenity opportunities at Central Docks, Liverpool Waters. Will focus on bringing forward a convenience food store and prime coffee shop/restaurant space within Central Park. Graham + Sibbald draws on national reach and relationships with major food store brands and independent operators.
• Global Ports HoldingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Global Ports Holding signed a 50-year agreement with Peel Waters, Peel Ports Group and Liverpool City Council to operate Liverpool Cruise Port (115 ships in 2025, 200,000+ passengers). GPH opened its first UK headquarters outside London at No.12 Princes Dock. Significant infrastructure investment planned to grow annual passenger numbers to 300,000+.
• X1 DevelopmentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023X1 Developments was the development partner for Lighthaus, the 278-home build-to-rent community at Liverpool Waters. X1 worked alongside Starlight Investments and Vermont Construction to deliver the project, which represents a key milestone in the Liverpool Waters residential programme.
• Vermont ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Vermont Construction was the Liverpool-based contractor for Lighthaus at Liverpool Waters. Their involvement delivered a building of exceptional quality while creating hundreds of local jobs and apprenticeships. Vermont's partnership with The City of Liverpool College's construction campus on site exemplifies Peel Waters' commitment to local economic benefit.
• Beetham Davos LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeetham Davos Ltd is developing King Edward Triangle at Liverpool Waters, a £1bn mixed-use neighbourhood connecting Princes Dock, Liverpool's Central Business District, and the city centre. Future announcements on rebranding and aspirations expected. King Edward Triangle represents a major component of the North Docks Mayoral Development Corporation zone.
• Graham (contractor for Central Docks infrastructure)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGraham appointed as the contractor to deliver the £71-79m Central Docks infrastructure works at Liverpool Waters, which are currently underway to support up to 2,350 new homes.
• Liverpool City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiverpool City Council approved the original masterplan in 2013 and endorsed the ambition to create an MDC for North Docks in December 2024. The Council works with Peel Waters on planning applications, infrastructure delivery, and the broader regeneration of Liverpool's northern docks.
• Steam Packet Company (Isle of Man)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteam Packet Company operates the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal at Liverpool Waters (opened June 2024, ~£70m investment), serving the Isle of Man TT Races (50,000+ visitors annually) and regular ferry services. Manannan and Manxman vessels provide the service with luxury lounges, cabins, and restaurants.
• Wyld SaunaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWyld Sauna operates the UK's first public floating sauna at Princes Dock, Liverpool Waters. Launched November 2024, welcoming thousands of guests. Expansion underway including second 16-person sauna, wheelchair accessibility, and community programming. Wyld Sauna partnered with Swim Liverpool for open water swimming. Peel Waters provides continued support and new high-quality decking.
• Swim LiverpoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwim Liverpool is a community open water swimming organisation partnering with Wyld Sauna at Liverpool Waters. Members benefit from exclusive discounts and enhanced swim access including a new gradual-entry dock ramp. Wyld has also partnered with local instructors for the Spring/Summer Wellness Programme.
• Everton Football ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEverton Football Club's new 52,888-capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock (Northern Docks) is a major catalyst for Liverpool Waters. The stadium anchors the Northern Docks neighbourhood and is described by Mayor Rotheram as 'accelerating' the regeneration. It brings major footfall and economic activity to the waterfront.
• Eleng LuluanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTaiwanese artist Eleng Luluan's sculpture 'Ngialibalibade - to the Lost Myth' (2023) was retained at Liverpool Waters for 5 years following its installation for the Liverpool Biennial. Supported by Alliance Cultural Foundation, Council of Indigenous Peoples in Taiwan, Ministry of Culture Taiwan, and Asian Cultural Council.
• Claire House Children's HospiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClaire House Children's Hospice is the beneficiary of the annual Peel Waters Dragon Boat Race at Liverpool Waters. Over £100,000 raised since 2022, with £40,000 raised in 2025. Claire House provides essential care for children with life-limiting conditions. Plans submitted for £22m extension. Peel Waters has supported Claire House for many years including the Dragon Boat Race.
• Anchor Group ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnchor Group Services is the sponsor of the annual Peel Waters Dragon Boat Race at Liverpool Waters, which raises funds for Claire House Children's Hospice. Anchor Group Services has been event sponsor for multiple years.
• City of Liverpool CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Liverpool College operates a Construction Hub at Liverpool Waters, equipping local people with skills and apprenticeships. Vermont Construction partnered with the College's construction campus on site during Lighthaus delivery, creating local jobs and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Friends of Allonby Canoe ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNot-for-profit canoe club (National and European Canoe Polo Champions) operating from Collingwood Dock at Liverpool Waters since 2012 under a two-year lease with Peel Waters. Represents the club for Liverpool area, hosting community sessions and elite coaching. Peel Waters supports the club with hopes to expand into a more permanent base.
• Vital EnergiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRenewable energy company Vital Energi designed and built the Mersey Heat Energy Centre, one of the UK's largest water source heat pump installations. Heat is extracted from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and delivered via district heating network to buildings at Liverpool Waters.
• Ener-VateminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEner-Vate (part of Peel) led the Mersey Heat district heat network project. Peel's district heat network specialist managed the infrastructure connecting No.8, No.10, and No.12 Princes Dock as the first commercial buildings in Liverpool to connect to the network.
• Floating Padel Oy (Ville Leisti)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish pioneer Ville Leisti of Floating Padel Oy partnered with Peel Waters to develop the UK's first floating Padel tennis courts at Liverpool Waters. Leisti brings expertise in floating Padel infrastructure from global destinations including Dubai, Miami, and Helsinki.
• Bluet Floating SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFloating architecture specialists Bluet Floating Solutions partnered with Peel Waters for the UK's first floating Padel courts at Liverpool Waters, bringing expertise in floating platform design and construction.
• Padel Ventures (Gareth Evans)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPadel Ventures founder Gareth Evans partnered with Peel Waters for the floating Padel courts project at Liverpool Waters, bringing sport development and Padel market expertise to the initiative.
• Imagineering Global LLPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAward-winning leisure designers Imagineering Global LLP partnered with Peel Waters for the floating Padel facility, providing design expertise for the courts and world's first floating clubhouse.
• The Docklands TrailminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Docklands Trail charity operates a heritage exhibition in customised shipping containers at Collingwood Dock, Liverpool Waters. Open Wednesdays and Sundays, it showcases the history of Liverpool's northern docks and Everton's Bramley-Moore Dock stadium. Peel Waters provides the space and supports the charity.
• Redwing (part of Regenda Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedwing, part of the Regenda Group, developed Plaza 1821 (105 apartments) at Princes Dock, Liverpool Waters. Plaza 1821 has maintained 100% occupancy since opening. Redwing manages over 2,000 properties and has a strong history of Liverpool City Centre revitalisation since 1963.
• Moda LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerModa Living developed The Lexington, a 325-home, 34-storey build-to-rent development at Princes Dock, opened 2021. One of Moda Living's best-performing UK developments. Features include cinema room, terrace gardens, sky lounge, private gym, and panoramic views. Moda partners with global institutional investors for UK rental market scale.

Scale indicators30 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trafford Waters (Peel Waters sister site): Peel Waters' mixed-use regeneration adjacent to TraffordCity in Manchester, sharing the same corporate parent, infrastructure playbook (Mersey Heat-style district heating, Net Zero ambition) and brownfield development model. Strong operational and strategic comparability to Liverpool Waters.
• Chatham Waters (Peel Waters sister site): Peel Waters' brownfield regeneration in Kent, sharing the same developer partnership, residential/commercial mix and waterfront regeneration playbook as Liverpool Waters. One of the six Peel Waters sites operating under the same corporate umbrella.
• Wirral Waters (Peel Waters sister site): Peel Waters' flagship sister site on the Wirral side of the Mersey. Same parent (Peel Group), same brownfield waterside regeneration model, same developer-tenant institutional partnership framework, and shared brand playbook — making it the most directly comparable project to Liverpool Waters.
• Salford Quays / MediaCity: Another Peel Group brownfield waterside regeneration delivering residential, commercial, retail and creative/media tenants around Manchester's MediaCity. Same developer DNA as Liverpool Waters, with similar build-to-rent and Grade A office dynamics on a regenerated dockland footprint.

Broad incumbents

• King's Cross (Argent): 67-acre mixed-use regeneration of a former industrial site in central London delivered by Argent, combining offices (Google DeepMind HQ), residential, retail and public realm. Comparable as a phased, long-dated brownfield redevelopment with strong sustainability credentials, though much larger and more established.
• Battersea Power Station: Major London mixed-use brownfield regeneration of comparable £9bn+ GDV scale, combining Grade A offices, residential, retail, leisure and cultural venues on a former industrial/heritage site. Closest analogue to Liverpool Waters in terms of mixed-use waterfront-adjacent masterplanning, although located in central London rather than a regional city.
• Lendlease (UK regeneration arm): Global developer with UK urban regeneration projects (e.g., Elephant Park, Thames Tideway Tunnels involvement). Comparable as a large, multi-decade, mixed-use brownfield regeneration sponsor, although operating on a broader global stage rather than a single regional scheme.

Regional players

• Greenwich Peninsula (Knight Dragon): Major London brownfield waterside regeneration delivering thousands of new homes plus commercial and cultural venues on the Greenwich Peninsula. Comparable in scale and in the use of public-private partnerships and masterplanning, but serves a different (London) regional market.

Emerging players

• Brent Cross Town (Related Argent): New town centre development in North London by Related Argent, delivering 6,700 homes, commercial space and public realm on brownfield land. Comparable as a phased mixed-use regeneration with public-sector partnership backing, though at a less-mature stage than Liverpool Waters' Princes Dock.

Others

• Get Living (BTR operator): UK build-to-rent operator delivering and managing thousands of rental homes at scale (East Village Stratford, Elephant Central). Not a regeneration developer but adjacent in the BTR operating model that Liverpool Waters' residential developer partners (Starlight, Moda, X1) deliver and manage.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles5 records

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