12,271TOTAL POPULATION
5,445HOUSEHOLDS
7.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£29,640AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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L34 POSTCODE REGION

Liverpool (L34)

The L34 postcode area is located in the Liverpool postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 580 individual postcodes.

There are 5 electoral wards in the L34 postcode area, including Bootle, Liverpool, Ormskirk, Prescot which come under the local authority of the Knowsley Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in L34 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 L34 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The L34 postcode is a postcode district in the Merseyside area of the UK. It covers the areas of Formby and Hightown in Sefton, North West England and postcodes begin with the letters L34. The area has a total population of around 21,000 people, a large proportion of whom are of a professional background.

Formby is an affluent area and is renowned for its sandy beaches and red squirrels, with National Trust owned Formby Point being a major local attraction. Town centre home-decoration of Formby is attractive and places nearby places for entertainment include Formby Hall, Castles Golf Club and Formby Cricket Club. Formby is well-known for residential areas such as the Dowry, Harington Road and Crescent Park.

Hightown is located between Crosby and Formby, and along with Formby is a designated conservation area. Within Hightown are the area's 'Green Gap', local golf courses and nature reserves. Hightown has many parks, trails and open green spaces, including Greenwood Park, Hightown Prairies and Hightown Dunes, as well as two youth centres, a library, a Tesco supermarket, and a variety of other local amenities.

The M58 motorway runs near the L34 postcode area, providing easy access to Liverpool city centre. A further motorway, the M57, is conveniently close too. Rail links are available from both Formby and Hightown, with Formby railway station being located within the L34 postcode boundary. There are multiple bus service routes serving both towns, with the 58/58A connecting the two towns and running close to the beach line, connecting residents directly to Southport and Liverpool.

In terms of education, there are a selection of primary schools, with Formby and Hightown both have two primary schools, and secondary education is provided at nearby Freshfield Primary, Range High School, and Formby High School. Further education and tertiary education opportunities are available at the University of Liverpool and Edge Hill University.

TheL34 postcode in the UK is a popular area, with exemplary transport links, beautiful countryside and a number of attractions, as well as providing a unique blend of both rural and urban living.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86%WORKING
  • 14%UNEMPLOYED

14% of people in L34 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 19%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 29%DE

According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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L34Merseyside

Merseyside

The county of Merseyside

L34 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.

Merseyside Postal Town Map
Outward CodeL34
Postal TownLiverpool
MSOA NameKnowsley 005
LSOA NameKnowsley 005E
CountyMerseyside
RegionMerseyside
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

L34 Electoral Wards

The postal region of L34, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Eccleston
Eccleston Park
Knowsley
Moss Side
Portico
Stockbridge Village
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