30,024TOTAL POPULATION
12,537HOUSEHOLDS
7.4%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£34,320AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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L15 POSTCODE REGION

Liverpool (L15)

The L15 postcode area is located in the Liverpool postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 700 individual postcodes.

There are 1 electoral wards in the L15 postcode area, including Bootle, Liverpool, Ormskirk, Prescot which come under the local authority of the Liverpool Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in L15 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 L15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The L15 postcode covers the suburb of Liverpool, Merseyside. It encompasses the area of Wavertree, which is flanked by Childwall, Old Swan, and Wavertree Garden Suburb. The area is home to the popular Wavertree Technology Park and a number of well-used churches.

The area has a vibrant and diverse population and an abundance of places to eat, drink, and shop. There are popular cafés, restaurants, and pubs like the Picton, The Mount, and the fabulous Fard L15. The area boasts several independent stores and other retail outlets. Aside from being known as the 'Clothing Capital of Liverpool', the area is home to the historic Wavertree Playground, where Prince Charles opened the Jubilee Gates in 1977.

education wise, L15 is known for its well performing schools, including Liverpool's only selective grammar school, Liverpool College. Wavertree also is host to one of Liverpool's best state secondary schools, Everton Valley Community High School. Liverpool Community College provides further education courses.

Wavertree also boasts several parks and sporting areas. Picturesque Greenbank Park is available for those seeking respite from the bustle of the City, and Wavertree Technology Park has become a haven for runners, walkers and cyclists alike. Multiple football pitches and tennis courts are present at Central Club.

Crime is relatively low in the area, with the majority of offences being violent behaviour related. Nonetheless, people will often find an increased community presence during peak times, with police patrols, CCTV cameras and other security measures in place to keep the area as safe as possible.

Transport links are plentiful in L15, served well by both public and private buses, plus good footpaths and a plethora of taxis. Liverpool Lime Street Station, Smithdown Road and Edge Lane are the closest major stations by rail and road.

L15 is definitely one of the best postcodes in Liverpool, boasting a strong community spirit. It is a great place to live and work, and for visitors to explore.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 69%WORKING
  • 31%UNEMPLOYED

31% of people in L15 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 26%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 79%WHITE
  • 21%NON-WHITE

79% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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L15Merseyside

Merseyside

The county of Merseyside

L15 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 CodeL15
Postal TownLiverpool
MSOA NameLiverpool 038
LSOA NameLiverpool 038C
CountyMerseyside
RegionMerseyside
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

L15 Electoral Wards

The postal region of L15, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Broad Green
Wavertree
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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