58,186TOTAL POPULATION
26,062HOUSEHOLDS
13.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£23,400AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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L4 POSTCODE REGION

Liverpool (L4)

The L4 postcode area is located in the Liverpool postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 915 individual postcodes.

There are 1 electoral wards in the L4 postcode area, including Bootle, Liverpool, Ormskirk, Prescot which come under the local authority of the Liverpool Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 6% of people in L4 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 L4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The L4 postcode is located within the Liverpool metropolitan borough in North West England. It covers the area bounded to the east by the River Mersey; to the west by the boundary with Sefton, and to the south-east by the boundary with Knowsley.

The L4 postcode comprises the neighbourhoods of Breckfield, Clubmoor, Everton, Gillmoss, and Anfield – all neighbourhoods which border the northern extremity of Liverpool City Centre.

The postcode is an area of urban regeneration, which has received a great deal of attention in recent years especially in the area of housing development. This has included renovation of existing and construction of new houses, as well as the development and improvement of local parks and other green spaces.

There is a notable presence of community arts and culture within the postcode, with a diverse range of local galleries, venues and festivals. These include Camp and Furnace, Constellations, Nordic Church, and others.

Public transport within the postcode is well-served, with several bus routes passing through the neighbourhoods and providing access to many other parts of the city. Additionally, there are two railway stations associated with L4: Edge Hill and Sandhills.

A variety of institutions for higher and further education are located in the postcode. These include the University of Liverpool, Liverpool City College, and Liverpool Community College.

The district is home to a number of landmarks, including Goodison Park (home of Everton Football Club), St Michaels the Archangel (Grade II listed), the Granada Studios (originally built as a stage for the popular mid-20th century ITV programmes), Stanley Park and Walton Hall Gardens.

Additionally, it houses the Merseyside Maritime Museum, which contains extensive exhibits on the history of Liverpool's port and its influence on the growth of the city.

Finally, cultural life in L4 is further enriched by the presence of a range of bars and pubs which serve the local community.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 79%WORKING
  • 21%UNEMPLOYED

21% of people in L4 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 6%AB
  • 44%C2/C2
  • 50%DE

According to census records, 6% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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L4Merseyside

Merseyside

The county of Merseyside

L4 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 CodeL4
Postal TownLiverpool
MSOA NameLiverpool 018
LSOA NameLiverpool 018B
CountyMerseyside
RegionMerseyside
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

L4 Electoral Wards

The postal region of L4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Anfield
Walton
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