Data Centers in Liverpool
5 locations found
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AIMES DC2
Edge Lane Liverpool L7 9NJ GBR, Liverpool
- IL
IX Liverpool DC02
68-76 Kempston Street Liverpool L3 8HL GBR, Liverpool
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IX Liverpool Merseyside
49 Jamaica Street Liverpool L1 GBR, Liverpool
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Telefonica O2 Switch Site Runcorn
Chester Road Liverpool WA7 3QA GBR, Liverpool
- EI
EXA Infrastructure Soutport CLS
Wight Moss Way 4 Archway Southport PR8 4HQ GBR, Southport
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Liverpool – Resilient Edge Infrastructure for the Northwest
Executive Summary
Liverpool serves as a specialized environment for organizations requiring high-uptime regional infrastructure outside the London corridor. It provides a vital anchor for the maritime, life sciences, and digital media industries by offering secure, localized colocation and disaster recovery sites.
Liverpool: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Reliable regional performance and peering as of September 2025. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of September 2025 | Nearest major hub located in Manchester. |
| Power Cost | £0.17/kWh, as of September 2025 | Grid mix includes 40–50% renewable energy sources. |
| Disaster Risk | Low (2.1/10), as of September 2025 | Primary risks involve localized maritime and river flooding. |
| Tax Incentives | No | Standard UK commercial financing and trade frameworks apply. |
| Sales Tax | 20% VAT, as of September 2025 | Standard UK value-added tax rate. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Liverpool provides a focused connectivity landscape that supports regional growth and reliable interconnection with the broader UK backbone.
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 5, as of September 2025. The market maintains a concentrated group of providers, ensuring neutral access for localized enterprise requirements and regional site redundancy.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 0, enabling access to 0 cloud regions as of September 2025. While no hyperscale on-ramps are physically located in the city, low-latency private extensions via Manchester provide efficient reach to major platforms.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): IX Liverpool serves as the primary regional exchange, facilitating local peering to keep traffic internal and reduce latency for regional users.
Bare Metal: High-performance bare metal services are available via regional providers such as OVHcloud and Leaseweb to support compute-heavy workloads.
Power Analysis
Energy infrastructure in Liverpool is geared toward reliability and an increasing shift toward sustainable sources.
Average Cost Of Power: £0.17/kWh, as of September 2025. This rate aligns with UK industrial averages, reflecting a mix of 40–50% renewables and 10–15% nuclear energy. Stable pricing supports predictable operational expenses for colocation tenants.
Power Grid Reliability: The local grid is well-engineered with multi-substation support across major industrial corridors. This redundancy provides a reliable foundation for facilities requiring consistent uptime.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Liverpool offers a unique value proposition for businesses looking to leverage the city’s digital and economic regeneration.
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are strategically positioned near the Knowledge Quarter and the Port of Liverpool. This placement serves the high-bandwidth needs of the life sciences and logistics industries.
Regional Market Reach: The city serves as a primary gateway for the Merseyside region, providing essential infrastructure for over 1.5 million people and acting as a secondary hub for Northwest England.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: No specific local tax incentives are currently active for data center operations. General UK trade financing remains the primary fiscal framework for infrastructure investment in the area.
Natural Disaster Risk
The overall risk profile for Liverpool is Low, with a score of 2.1 as of September 2025. While the aggregate score is low, site selection must account for specific regional environmental factors.
- Overall Risk Label: Low (2.1/10)
- Coastal Flood: 8.3 (Regional risk factor due to maritime location)
- River Flood: 5.7
- Tsunami: 1.9 (Indirect/Regional)
- Drought: 1.6
Other natural hazards are considered minor or are not listed for this region as of September 2025.
