Liverpool
Aerial view of Royal Liver Building, Liverpool L3 1HU
Liverpool (L) Postcode Area
Liverpool: Vibrant cultural hub, historic maritime city, world-famous music scene, and friendly locals. A city that inspires.
Liverpool Postcode Area includes:
Liverpool, Bootle, Prescot, Ormskirk.
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Most Desirable Postcodes
Here are the top 10 most desirable postcode areas in Liverpool (L), based on a unique scoring system that weighs key factors like safety, schools, diversity, and affordability.
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Primary Industries
The local economy at a glance! Here are the four most common industries in Liverpool, revealing what fuels growth and opportunity in the postcode area.
Construction
Liverpool has a strong presence of construction businesses, which usually means there's a lot of building going on - whether it's new homes, commercial spaces, or infrastructure. This can be a good sign that the Liverpool area is growing and attracting investment. It could also mean there's a strong local economy, with plenty of work available for builders and tradespeople. On the flip side, it might suggest there's a fair bit of property in need of repair or updating. Either way, it tells you the Liverpool area is pretty active and could be on the up.
Professional & Scientific
Liverpool has a large proportion of professional and scientific businesses, which makes it a hub for specialised industries like law firms, consulting agencies, tech companies, or research labs. This suggests a high level of expertise and innovation, attracting professionals such as engineers, scientists, lawyers, and consultants. The Liverpool area might have a more polished, business-focused atmosphere, with modern offices and co-working spaces. It's often well-connected, with good transport links and amenities to support a skilled workforce. Property prices could be higher, as these areas tend to attract well-paid professionals. It might not be the most vibrant or social place, but it will have a reputation for being smart, efficient, and future-focused.
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
The prevalance of agricultural industries (including forestry and fishing) in Liverpool suggests this is a lively and creative postcode sector. These kinds of businesses tend to pop up in areas that are known for their cultural scene, where people value things like theatres, galleries, music venues, and independent cinemas. It could mean the area attracts a mix of creatives, young professionals, and tourists, making it a vibrant and potentially trendy spot. This could also be a sign of a more laid-back, community-focused vibe, with lots of local events and activities in and around Liverpool. It might push property prices up if the area becomes particularly popular, but it's also a good indicator of a strong local identity and a thriving social scene.
Business Administration
If a postcode area such as L has a lot of business administration services, such as accounting firms, HR consultancies, and management services, it's likely a centre for corporate and operational support. These businesses help other companies run smoothly, so the area might be more business-centric, attracting professionals like administrators, accountants, and consultants. The local economy could be quite strong, driven by a steady demand for services that keep companies ticking over. It's not necessarily the most exciting or creative environment, but it would be efficient, organised, and perhaps well-connected with reliable transport links. You'd expect to see a lot of office spaces in Liverpool and maybe even shared workspaces catering to small and medium-sized businesses. The area could feel more formal and professional, with less of a residential or leisure focus.
Major Employers
Major employers and businesses in the L postcode area include:
James Fisher & Sons
Marine Services, Barrow-in-Furness
A leading provider of specialist marine services, operating globally from its base in Cumbria.
Postcode Location: LA14
Lake District National Park Authority
Public Administration, Kendal
Responsible for the management and conservation of the Lake District, providing jobs in tourism, conservation, and planning.
Postcode Location: LA9
Data showing the activity, size and location is from the Inter Departmental Business Register 2024, produced by the ONS.
Key Statistics
Liverpool L, part of the ceremonial county of Merseyside in England, presents a substantial geographical area with 42 outward codes (the first half of a postcode, e.g. L 1AA). Its population stands at 892,424 individuals, reflecting a density of 3,660 people per square kilometre. The average household income here is £39,425 , which is 12.6% higher than the average UK median household income (£35,000), indicating a stable economic profile within the region.
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What's Liverpool like to live and work in?
Aerial view of Royal Liver Building, Liverpool L3 1HU
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Liverpool, a vibrant city in northwest England, has a population of around 500,000. Renowned for its musical heritage, it is the birthplace of The Beatles and features landmarks like the Royal Albert Dock and Liverpool Cathedral.
The city boasts a rich cultural scene with museums, galleries, and the annual Liverpool International Music Festival. Education is strong, with institutions like the University of Liverpool.
The economy is diverse, encompassing sectors like shipping, healthcare, and digital industries. Excellent transport links include John Lennon Airport and extensive rail connections.
This page contains a list of postcode districts for Liverpool area. Select a postcode to see the map location, demographics, house prices, local information, tourist guides and statistics:
Liverpool (L) Postcode Districts
Liverpool L postcode area contains 42 postcode districts within its boundary.
Click on an outward postal code (the first half of a postcode, i.e. L*) to explore information about the area.
House Prices in Liverpool
How are property price trends?
The ONS (Office for National Statistics) regularly tracks and records average house prices and rents in this area (E08000012). Note that these estimates are based on local authority rather than postcode area. For more information about current house prices, choose an individual postcode below.
Merseyside
The wider county
The metropolitan county of Merseyside is inevitably defined by the world famous city at its heart, but it is actually a larger area than just Liverpool. Merseyside covers the metropolitan area on both banks of the Mersey and the five boroughs of Liverpool city, Wirral, Sefton, St Helens and Knowsley. It spans over 250 square miles and borders the Irish Sea is to the west, Cheshire to the south, Greater Manchester to the east and Lancashire to the north. The landscape is almost entirely urban although there are pockets of natural beauty that break up the sprawl.
The Wirral Peninsula is a fascinating and varied area, for example, with the eastern side having been industrialized for ship building in the 19th century and still industrial to this day, whilst the inland area of the peninsula offers some startling areas of natural beauty, consisting of country parks, rustic villages, hiking and biking trails and over 75 miles of rights of way. There are also beaches at Hoylake and West Kirby and the Neston Botanic gardens are worth a visit too. North of Liverpool in Prescot there is the wonderful Knowsley Safari Park, on the Knowsley Estate and in Sefton to the north there are 22 miles of sand dunes and an abundance of bird and wildlife. Lastly, there is Southport, a famous resort with endless sandy beaches and Royal Birkdale, a championship golf course.
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Local Transport
Transport in the Postal Area of L
The postal area of L, covering Liverpool and its surroundings, boasts a variety of transport options. For rail commuters, Liverpool Lime Street is the main station, offering direct services to major cities like London, Manchester, and Birmingham. There are also several local rail stations connecting the suburbs and neighbouring towns.
For those needing air travel, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is conveniently located and serves numerous domestic and international destinations. Manchester Airport is also within reach, providing an even wider range of flights.
Commuting by car is facilitated by major roads such as the M62, M57, and M58, ensuring smooth connections to motorways across the UK. Parking is generally available but can be busy in central areas.
Local buses offer extensive coverage, making it easy to get around without a car. Routes are frequent and well-integrated with other transport modes, ensuring seamless travel throughout the area.
Train Stations
The following railway stations are within the L postcode region:
Aberdovey Railway Station
Abererch Railway Station
Abergele & Pensarn Railway Station
Aigburth Railway Station
Aintree Railway Station
Arnside Railway Station
Askam Railway Station
Aughton Park Railway Station
Bangor (Gwynedd) Railway Station
Bank Hall Railway Station
Bare Lane Railway Station
Barmouth Railway Station
Barrow-In-Furness Railway Station
Barrow-Upon-Soar Railway Station
Ben Rhydding Railway Station
Bentham Railway Station
Bescar Lane Railway Station
Betws-y-Coed Railway Station
Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway Station
Blundellsands & Crosby Railway Station
Bodorgan Railway Station
Bootle (Cumbria) Railway Station
Bootle New Strand Railway Station
Bootle Oriel Road Railway Station
Bramley (West Yorkshire) Railway Station
Broad Green Railway Station
Brunswick Railway Station
Builth Road Railway Station
Burley Park Railway Station
Burley-In-Wharfedale Railway Station
Burneside Railway Station
Burscough Bridge Railway Station
Burscough Junction Railway Station
Butlins Penychain Railway Station
Caergwrle Railway Station
Cark & Cartmel Railway Station
Carnforth Railway Station
Cefn-Y-Bedd Railway Station
Cheddington Railway Station
Chirk Railway Station
Church Fenton Railway Station
Cilmeri Railway Station
Clapham (North Yorkshire) Railway Station
Colwyn Bay Railway Station
Conwy Railway Station
Cottingley Railway Station
Cressington Railway Station
Criccieth Railway Station
Cross Gates Railway Station
Dalton Railway Station
Deganwy Railway Station
Dent Railway Station
Dolau Railway Station
Dolgarrog Railway Station
Dolwyddelan Railway Station
Dyffryn Ardudwy Railway Station
East Garforth Railway Station
Eccleston Park Railway Station
Edge Hill Railway Station
Fairbourne Railway Station
Fazakerley Railway Station
Formby Railway Station
Foxfield Railway Station
Freshfield Railway Station
Garforth Railway Station
Garsdale Railway Station
Garth (Powys) Railway Station
Glan Conwy Railway Station
Grange-Over-Sands Railway Station
Green Road Railway Station
Guiseley Railway Station
Gwersyllt Railway Station
Halewood Railway Station
Hall Road Railway Station
Harlech Railway Station
Harlington Railway Station
Headingley Railway Station
Heysham Harbour Railway Station
Hightown Railway Station
Hinckley Railway Station
Holyhead Railway Station
Hope (Clwyd) Railway Station
Horsforth Railway Station
Hoscar Railway Station
Hunt's Cross Railway Station
Huyton Railway Station
Hykeham Railway Station
Ilkley Railway Station
Kendal Railway Station
Kents Bank Railway Station
Kirkby (Merseyside) Railway Station
Kirkby-In-Furness Railway Station
Kirkdale Railway Station
Knighton Railway Station
Knucklas Railway Station
Lancaster Railway Station
Leagrave Railway Station
Leeds Railway Station
Leicester Railway Station
Leighton Buzzard Railway Station
Lincoln Central Railway Station
Liverpool Central Railway Station
Liverpool James Street Railway Station
Liverpool Lime Street Railway Station
Liverpool South Parkway Railway Station
Llanaber Railway Station
Llanbedr Railway Station
Llanbister Road Railway Station
Llandanwg Railway Station
Llandecwyn Railway Station
Llandrindod Railway Station
Llandudno Railway Station
Llandudno Junction Railway Station
Llanfairfechan Railway Station
Llanfairpwll Railway Station
Llangammarch Railway Station
Llangynllo Railway Station
Llanrwst Railway Station
Llanwrtyd Railway Station
Llwyngwril Railway Station
Loughborough Railway Station
Luton Railway Station
Luton Airport Parkway Railway Station
Maghull Railway Station
Market Harborough Railway Station
Market Rasen Railway Station
Melton Mowbray Railway Station
Menston Railway Station
Metheringham Railway Station
Micklefield Railway Station
Millom Railway Station
Minffordd Railway Station
Moorfields Railway Station
Morecambe Railway Station
Morfa Mawddach Railway Station
Morley Railway Station
Mossley Hill Railway Station
Narborough Railway Station
New Lane Railway Station
New Pudsey Railway Station
North Llanrwst Railway Station
Oakham Railway Station
Old Roan Railway Station
Ormskirk Railway Station
Orrell Park Railway Station
Oxenholme Lake District Railway Station
Pen-Y-Bont Railway Station
Penhelig Railway Station
Penmaenmawr Railway Station
Penrhyndeudraeth Railway Station
Pensarn Railway Station
Pont-y-Pant Railway Station
Porthmadog Railway Station
Prescot Railway Station
Prestatyn Railway Station
Pwllheli Railway Station
Rainhill Railway Station
Rhosneigr Railway Station
Rhyl Railway Station
Ribblehead Railway Station
Rice Lane Railway Station
Roby Railway Station
Roman Bridge Railway Station
Roose Railway Station
Ruabon Railway Station
Rufford Railway Station
Sandhills Railway Station
Saxilby Railway Station
Seaforth & Litherland Railway Station
Sherburn-In-Elmet Railway Station
Sileby Railway Station
Silecroft Railway Station
Silverdale Railway Station
South Milford Railway Station
South Wigston Railway Station
St.Michaels Railway Station
Staveley (Cumbria) Railway Station
Sugar Loaf Railway Station
Swinderby Railway Station
Syston Railway Station
Talsarnau Railway Station
Talybont Railway Station
Tonfanau Railway Station
Town Green Railway Station
Ty Croes Railway Station
Tygwyn Railway Station
Tywyn Railway Station
Ulleskelf Railway Station
Ulverston Railway Station
Valley Railway Station
Walton (Merseyside) Railway Station
Waterloo (Merseyside) Railway Station
Wavertree Technology Park Railway Station
Weeton Railway Station
Wennington Railway Station
West Allerton Railway Station
Whiston Railway Station
Windermere Railway Station
Woodlesford Railway Station
Wrexham Central Railway Station
Wrexham General Railway Station
Local Authorities
L Postcode area
Local Authorities are government organisations responsible for providing local services and facilities such as education, housing, and social services within a specific area. The L postcode area includes the following local authorities:
Cheshire West and Chester
Cheshire West and Chester Council administers a diverse area from historic Chester to industrial Ellesmere Port. The council focuses on fostering economic growth while preserving the region's rich heritage, offering extensive services and facilities to support its diverse communities.
Chorley
Chorley Council manages a blend of rural and urban landscapes, promoting sustainable development and community well-being. The council is known for its effective service delivery and community engagement, ensuring Chorley remains a vibrant place for its residents and businesses.
Halton
Halton Borough Council oversees Runcorn and Widnes, focusing on industrial growth and urban regeneration. The council's initiatives aim to improve public services and infrastructure, enhancing quality of life for residents while attracting business investments.
GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
Economic Output
GDP (Gross Domestic Product) measures the total economic output of a country, region, or Local Authority. It tells us how much money is being made within a particular area. This includes everything from a business selling cars or consumers getting their hair cut.
This list of the Local Authorities within the Liverpool (L) postcode town gives us a snapshot of how much money is being generated at current market prices, based on what people are spending and earning. It's an important way to understand the economic health and activity levels across the UK.
For comparison purposes, we've included the top and bottom two local authorities across the UK in terms of GDP.
Local Authority
GDP (£)
GDP trends over time
The graph below shows the total GDP values for all Local Authorities within the Liverpool (L) area:
When we talk about GDP at current market prices, we're looking at the total value of all goods and services produced in an area, but the key bit here is "current market prices." This means it includes the value of goods and services as they're bought and sold right now, without adjusting for inflation or changes in prices over time.
So, for example a figure of £2,426 GDP means that, on average, each person within an area contributes this amount to the UK economy each year.
Republished from the ONS regional gross domestic product: local authorities under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Latest available data: April 2022.
Education
Highest Rated Schools in L
As rated by Ofsted
- LIPA Sixth Form College
41 Upper Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 9DY
Secondary School (14-19)Outstanding - Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HE
Secondary School (11-16)Outstanding - Ashby Hill Top Primary School
Beaumont Avenue, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 2NF
Primary School (5-11)Outstanding - Freshfield Primary School
Watchyard Lane, Liverpool, L37 3JT
Primary School (3-11)Outstanding - Lady Jane Grey Primary School
Wolsey Close, Leicester, LE6 0ZA
Primary School (4-11)Outstanding - Green Lane Primary Academy
Ribblesdale Avenue, Leeds, LS25 2JX
Primary School (3-11)Outstanding - Harington School
Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, LE15 6RP
Primary School (3-11)Outstanding - Hope School
251 Hartsbourne Avenue, Liverpool, L25 2RY
Primary School (5-11)Outstanding - Meadow View Farm School
Kirkby Road, Barwell, LE9 8FT
Primary School (5-11)Outstanding - Cockburn School
Parkside, Leeds, LS11 5TT
Secondary School (11-16)Outstanding
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