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Liverpool (L5)
The L5 postcode area is located in the Liverpool postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 730 individual postcodes.
There are 3 electoral wards in the L5 postcode area, including Bootle, Liverpool, Ormskirk, Prescot which come under the local authority of the Liverpool Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 7% of people in L5 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 L5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The L5 postcode covers parts of the city of Liverpool in the North West of England, and is part of the wider city region. Its postcode district is the most north-easterly of any in the city.
The postcode areas of L5 includes the neighbourhoods of Vauxhall, Kirkdale, Everton, Islington, Walton, Orrell Park, Anfield, Fairfield and Stanley. The area is split between two parliamentary constituencies, Liverpool Walton and Everton.
As well as being traditionally the home of Liverpool FC and its iconic Anfield Stadium, the area holds a diverse range of structures, from historic Mills to iconic bridges. Stanley Park, an ancient woodland and Grade I listed historic park, also falls within the area.
Kirkdale has always been an industrial area; with the Kirkdale Industrial Estate now welcoming a number of local firms and the historic Stanley Dock one of the largest brick warehouses in the world. Other major landmarks in L5 include The Royal Hospital, St John's Market, Stanley Theatre and the Fourways Crossroundabout.
The area supports a variety of shops, pubs, restaurants and services, including popular independent shops like Bramleys and The Vintage Post, plus a range of national chains and local services like Lark Lane Post Office.
Notable schools in the L5 postcode district include Islington Primary School, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Stanley School, Jericho Primary School and Fairfield High School. Additionally, The University of Liverpool has campuses within the district.
In terms of transport, one of the major roads in L5 is the A59 and various other main arterial routes to the South and North Liverpool. The area also benefits from good public transport links, with three rail stations (Sandhills, Brunswick, and Orrell Park) as well as two of the city's main bus routes connecting to the city centre.
The area is home to many of the city's main centres of community life and culture, such as the Capstone Theatre, The Baltic Triangle and Lark Lane, as well as numerous historic buildings such as The Bluecoat, the Adelphi Hotel, and Bluecoat Chambers. Popular culture in the area is represented by some much loved local pubs, such as London Carriage Works, The Belvedere, Little ECC and Crane Lane Brewery.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 75%WORKING
- 25%UNEMPLOYED
25% of people in L5 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 88%WHITE
- 12%NON-WHITE
88% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Merseyside
L5 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 | L5 |
Postal Town | Liverpool |
MSOA Name | Liverpool 023 |
LSOA Name | Liverpool 023A |
County | Merseyside |
Region | Merseyside |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Liverpool |
Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
L5 Electoral Wards
The postal region of L5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 7% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.