6,376TOTAL POPULATION
3,017HOUSEHOLDS
11.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£28,080AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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L28 POSTCODE REGION

Liverpool (L28)

The L28 postcode area is located in the Liverpool postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 145 individual postcodes.

There are 0 electoral wards in the L28 postcode area, including Bootle, Liverpool, Ormskirk, Prescot which come under the local authority of the Liverpool Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 10% of people in L28 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 L28 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The L28 postcode is an area located in the Liverpool district of Merseyside, in the North West of England, and part of the Liverpool and Sefton postal area. It includes the areas of Netherton, Thornton, Warbreck, Orrell and Gillmoss, which all fall within West Lancashire Borough Council.

Its location makes the postcode area ideal for commuters, as Liverpool city centre is only a short drive away, as is the M58. The area is easily accessible from other cities in the region too, with the closest airport, John Lennon Airport, being just 12 miles away.

The area has excellent transport links, with both bus and train routes into the city centre, (including the line to Southport, which stops at Orrell Park and Sandhills). It also has access to a wealth of recreational activities, such as Crosby Beach, Merseymarsh Nature Reserve and Walker's Folly. There are also a number of well-maintained parks, including Johnson's Wood and Alexander Gibson Park.

The shopping centre in Netherton, known as The Cross, is the largest in the area and serves as a hub for local businesses. It has a wide variety of stores, cafes, banks and supermarkets. The area also has a range of high street stores, including Costa Coffee, McDonald's and Subway.

Schools in the area are, for the most part, highly rated. The area is made up of two-thirds of the Netherton Park Primary School district, as well as additional primary schools such as Thornton Primary School and Bishop David Shepherd Primary School. Skelmersdale College offers secondary education and Hoylake Institute of Further Education provides higher education.

Rental prices in L28 are typically competitive, while house prices remain relatively low in comparison to some other areas of the country. Local attractions include the Bootle Golf Club, Thornton Hall Country Park and The Generous British Pub. There are also various places of worship throughout the area, including St. Clement's Church and St. Lawrence's Church.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 81%WORKING
  • 19%UNEMPLOYED

19% of people in L28 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 43%DE

According to census records, 10% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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L28Merseyside

Merseyside

The county of Merseyside

L28 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 CodeL28
Postal TownLiverpool
MSOA NameLiverpool 017
LSOA NameLiverpool 017D
CountyMerseyside
RegionMerseyside
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

L28 Electoral Wards

The postal region of L28, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


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