liverpool L1 Postcodes

Liverpool (L1)

The L1 postcode area is located in the Liverpool postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 753 individual postcodes.

There are 4 electoral wards in the L1 postcode area, including Bootle, Liverpool, Ormskirk, Prescot which come under the local authority of the Liverpool Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 25% of people in L1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of L1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The L1 postcode is an area within the Liverpool City Region which covers much of the central district, with the boundaries stretching from the north of the city centre stretching to the edges of the River Mersey in the south. This postcode covers some of Liverpool's most iconic landmarks; the Albert Dock, the Three Graces, Concert Square and the historic waterfront.

The area has long been an integral part of the city and is an attractive place to live and visit. It is home to a diverse community, with hundreds of shops, bars and restaurants to choose from. This includes the famous World Museum, the Walker Art Gallery, Tate Liverpool and the International Slavery Museum.

The area has seen a huge amount of investment in recent years and is becoming increasingly gentrified, with many high-end properties being developed. Despite this, there are still plenty of cultural attractions to enjoy in the area such as the Everyman Theatre, Hornby Lighthouse, the Grade II listed Philharmonic Hall and Chinatown.

Public transport links in the area are also fantastic, linking the city centre with the suburbs. The two main train stations in the area are Central Liverpool and Lime Street, both of which are just a short journey away. There are also numerous bus routes that operate out of the city centre, providing good connections with the wider region.

The L1 postcode is also home to a number of universities, such as the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University, as well as renowned office blocks like the Royal Liver Building. The area is incredibly popular with students and young professionals, as it offers a fantastic lifestyle and a great selection of amenities.

Arguably the most well-known tourist attraction in the L1 postcode is The Beatles Story Museum, located at the Albert Dock. This iconic museum pays homage to the Fab Four, with many exciting exhibits and lots of Beatles memorabilia to explore. In the same area, there are a number of other cultural attractions such as the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the Tate Liverpool.

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