23,502TOTAL POPULATION
9,837HOUSEHOLDS
2.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£37,440AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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L37 POSTCODE REGION

Liverpool (L37)

The L37 postcode area is located in the Liverpool postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 930 individual postcodes.

There are 5 electoral wards in the L37 postcode area, including Bootle, Liverpool, Ormskirk, Prescot which come under the local authority of the Sefton Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 35% of people in L37 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 L37 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


L37 is a postcode that is located in the metropolitan borough of Sefton, Liverpool. It is within the southeastern part of the borough and covers the villages of Aughton, Downholland, and Lydiate. It has a population of around 13,000 people in 2011.

Aughton and Downholland border Greater Manchester and Lydiate is bordered by Maghull. All three of these villages form an unbroken ribbon of development along the A59 road.

L37 covers an area of 10.43 square miles and maintains a rural feel, boasting green spaces and beautiful countryside of the West Lancashire Plain, as well as offering a pleasant suburban atmosphere.

L37 has a number of local amenities for its residents, including a variety of local shops, restaurants, pubs and takeaways, a leisure centre, and a library. Aughton is the administrative centre of the area, including the post office and village hall.

The area has an excellent education system; all of the primary schools in the area are rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted and the secondary schools also have a good reputation.

There are also regular bus services from Southport, Bootle, and Liverpool to various destinations in the villages of Aughton, Downholland, and Lydiate. The area is a great spot for commuters as it is located near to Southport, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, and Wigan.

The area is also home to several parks, including Downholland, Back Lane, and Chapel Lane Park, all of which offer plenty of open spaces for play and recreation. The area is also popular with nature lovers; the Moss Hills nature reserve and the nearby Martin Mere wetland provide plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife.

The villages of Aughton, Downholland and Lydiate have a real sense of community; with regular village events, a strong community spirit and a wide variety of organizations, from charities to sports clubs and amateur dramatics groups, L37 is a great place to live and work.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in L37 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 35%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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L37Merseyside

Merseyside

The county of Merseyside

L37 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 CodeL37
Postal TownLiverpool
MSOA NameSefton 014
LSOA NameSefton 014A
CountyMerseyside
RegionMerseyside
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySefton
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

L37 Electoral Wards

The postal region of L37, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Barton
Formby
Freshfield
Great Altcar
Haskayne
Little Altcar
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