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11,528HOUSEHOLDS
7.4%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£30,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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L17 POSTCODE REGION

Liverpool (L17)

The L17 postcode area is located in the Liverpool postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 732 individual postcodes.

There are 7 electoral wards in the L17 postcode area, including Bootle, Liverpool, Ormskirk, Prescot which come under the local authority of the Liverpool Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 32% of people in L17 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 L17 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The L17 postcode is an area of inner-city Liverpool in Merseyside, England. It is located in the centre of the city between the metropolitan boroughs of Liverpool and Sefton, and covers the neighbourhoods of Mossley Hill, Smithdown, and Paddington.

The area consists mostly of terraced red-bricked housing, many of which were built during the Victorian era. The area has a population of around 13,900 people, and is largely occupied by young professionals, students, and families. The area is home to the famous Penny Lane, which was made famous by the Beatles.

The L17 postcode is well connected to other parts of the city, with easy access to Liverpool's main public transport system, including trains, buses, and the Merseyrail network.

One of the most important landmarks in the area is the Anglican Church, St Lawrence Parish Church.The church is renowned for its architecture and stained glass windows and has a number of interesting features such as a restored ceiling, a recently installed organ and choir stalls. The church dates back to 1848, and is a Grade II Listed Building.

The area is also home to several schools, including St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Primary School.

Other amenities in the area include libraries, parks, tennis courts, theatres, a bowling alley, and shops. Allerton Road is a popular shopping street in the area, and has a range of independent and chain stores.

The area is home to many cultural events, including the annual ‘Christmas in Mossley Hill' event, the Brazilian ‘Carnival da Bahia' music and dance festival, and the ‘Little Liverpool Festival'. The area also hosts some sporting events, including the Liverpool 5K Run.

The L17 postcode is a diverse area, with its own unique identity and an atmosphere to match. It is the perfect place for people of all ages, backgrounds and lifestyles to call home.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 76%WORKING
  • 24%UNEMPLOYED

24% of people in L17 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 32%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 22%DE

According to census records, 32% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 82%WHITE
  • 18%NON-WHITE

82% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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L17Merseyside

Merseyside

The county of Merseyside

L17 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 CodeL17
Postal TownLiverpool
MSOA NameLiverpool 048
LSOA NameLiverpool 048D
CountyMerseyside
RegionMerseyside
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

L17 Electoral Wards

The postal region of L17, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aigburth
Dingle
Edge Hill
Mossley Hill
Princes Park
Sefton Park
St Michael's Hamlet
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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