liverpool L16 Postcodes

Liverpool (L16)

The L16 postcode area is located in the Liverpool postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 309 individual postcodes.

There are 3 electoral wards in the L16 postcode area, including Bootle, Liverpool, Ormskirk, Prescot which come under the local authority of the Liverpool Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in L16 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 L16 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

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The L16 postcode in the Liverpool district is a populous suburban area of the city, located in the northwest of the metropolitan area. It is bordered by the Allerton and Mossley Hill neighbourhoods, along with the areas of Garston, Broadgreen and Wavertree.

The L16 postcode is largely residential with lots of terraced housing and streets of semi-detached homes. Many homes in the area have green spaces in the back or a large terrace. Recently however, there has been an influx of modern apartment blocks providing contemporary living spaces.

Also in the L16 area is the Wavertree Sports Park, a large multi-sports facility with spaces for football, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis and more. The park hosts a number of activities and events run by sport providers, as well as a limited number of job opportunities.

L16's residents are diverse. The area is home to many young professionals who have moved to the city for work, and families who have called the area home for generations. It is most known however, for its Jewish community. The local synagogue, Wavertree Hebrew Congregation, has been known locally as the stronghold of the Jews of Liverpool.

The local area is well served by public transport. Buses run frequently to and from Liverpool City Centre, while the Merseyrail Northern Line runs from Broad Green to Sandhills, providing access to the wider region.

The area has some lovely pubs, shops, and cafés to explore during long city breaks. The UNESCO-listed UNESCO building stands in the nearby suburb of Allerton, hosting a variety of cultural events. Wavertree Playground, a large park with a skateboard area and a boating lake, is also a popular attraction for children.

Finally, the area is a popular spot for students because there are several universities and higher education facilities nearby. The University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, Hope University, and Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts are all within easy reach.

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