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Liverpool (L31)
The L31 postcode area is located in the Liverpool postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 911 individual postcodes.
There are 20 electoral wards in the L31 postcode area, including Bootle, Liverpool, Ormskirk, Prescot which come under the local authority of the Sefton Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in L31 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 L31 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The L31 postcode area is a large suburban area in the Liverpool District of Merseyside, covering parts of Hightown, Crosby, Ince Blundell, Thornton and Little Crosby. The main post town for the area is Crosby with parts of the postcode also covering Little Crosby, Hightown and Thornton.
Positioned in the north-western part of the region, the L31 postcode area has an approximate population of around 17,000 inhabitants. It is also home to small outlying villages such as Little Crosby, Thornton and Ince Blundell, which are located near the Hightown area of the postcode.
The market town of Crosby is a popular tourist destination due to its annual Crosby Beach SummerScapes, in addition to its upscale shopping area and stately homes and parks, like the Edwardian Manor House of Little Crosby National Trust Site. This is where much of the area's affluent reside.
Transportation links in the L31 postcode area are excellent, with easy access to the nearby Merseyrail network and bus routes that service the postcode. For those looking to travel further afield, the M57 and M58 motorways are both close to the area, providing links to other parts of the region and beyond to other areas in the north-west of England.
In addition to its tourist attractions and transport links, the L31 postcode area also boasts a variety of shops and amenities, from local convenience stores to large supermarkets and department stores. It is also home to sports and leisure facilities such as sports clubs, an athletics track and gym, as well as a golf course.
Local schools in the postcode area include Manor High School and Sacred Heart Catholic College in Hightown, Great Crosby Primary School, W11 High School and the new Kings Primary. Other attractions in the postcode include picturesque walks and scenery in the National Trust site, and Crosby beach which is home to Anthony Gormley's Another Place statues.
Demographics
Merseyside
L31 is located in the county of Merseyside, in England.
Merseyside has a total population of 1,406,400, making it the 9th largest county in the UK.
Merseyside has a total area of 250 square miles, and a population density of 2174 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | L31 |
| Postal Town | Liverpool |
| MSOA Name | Sefton 018 |
| LSOA Name | Sefton 018C |
| County | Merseyside |
| Region | Merseyside |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
L31 Electoral Wards
The postal region of L31, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.