Map of the L postcode area
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Overview
The L Postcode Area
The L postcode area is centred on the port city of Liverpool and lies predominantly within Merseyside, with smaller portions extending into Lancashire and Cheshire. Most of the area is occupied by the Liverpool urban conurbation, including the adjoining town of Bootle, while further north and east it extends into more suburban and rural settlements.
At the heart of the area is Liverpool, a major historic port on the River Mersey, known for its waterfront, maritime heritage and cultural significance. The city’s landmarks include the Royal Liver Building, completed in 1911 and forming part of the historic waterfront skyline, the Royal Albert Dock, and the wider Liverpool Waterfront. The city is also home to two cathedrals, a major university district, and Liverpool Lime Street Station, one of the principal rail termini in the north-west of England. Cultural institutions near the city centre include the World Museum, the Garstang Museum of Archaeology, and St Luke’s Church, a bomb-damaged ruin preserved as a memorial and peace garden following the Liverpool Blitz.
Liverpool also contains modern landmarks such as St John’s Beacon, also known as the Radio City Tower, and the West Tower, one of the tallest residential buildings in the city. The area is internationally recognised for its musical heritage and as the birthplace of The Beatles.
North of the city along the Mersey estuary lie districts including Garston, Grassendale and Crosby, the latter known for the Another Place installation by Antony Gormley, consisting of cast-iron figures placed along the foreshore. At the mouth of the Mersey estuary is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, located near Hale Head Lighthouse.
Beyond the main urban area, the postcode includes the coastal town of Formby, with its beach and National Trust sand dune reserve, as well as the market town of Ormskirk and the small town of Burscough. To the east, Kirkby and Prescot lie beyond the M57 motorway, close to Aintree Racecourse, which hosts the Grand National.
The area has strong historic and cultural links with Ireland, with ferry services connecting Liverpool to Belfast and the Isle of Man, continuing the city’s long maritime traditions. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal terminates near the docks, while other waterways such as the River Alt also contribute to the area’s geography and development.
The L postcode area covers Liverpool and nearby parts of North West England.
The postcode area borders the following neighbouring postcode areas: PR - Preston, WN - Wigan, CH - Chester and WA - Warrington. It also borders The Irish Sea and The Mersey.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Merseyside (93.38%), Lancashire (6.39%), Cheshire (0.23%).
Map of the L Postcode for Livepool
Quick facts
| Width east to west | 15.48 mi |
|---|---|
| Height north to south | 23.35 mi |
| Area | 200.25 mi² |
| Maximum width | 23.62 mi |
| Perimeter | 89.76 mi |
| Postcode districts | 49 |
| Postcode sectors | 415 |
| Post towns | 4 |
| Postcodes | 20,538 |
| Population | 857,079 |
The L postcode area has a population of 857,079 and covers 513,986 hectares. Roughly 1.32% of the population of Great Britain lives here.
Post towns and postcode districts
Where is the L postcode area?
How built up is the postcode area?
This compares building footprint coverage against the total land area across each postcode district. The least urban district is L29 and the most urban is L2.
| Postcode district | Total area (m²) | Footprint area (m²) | Built percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| L29 | 7,769,063 | 38,423 | 0.49% |
| L38 | 11,981,076 | 191,132 | 1.60% |
| L40 | 91,238,123 | 1,670,754 | 1.83% |
| L39 | 82,307,530 | 1,730,592 | 2.10% |
| L37 | 35,786,827 | 1,418,962 | 3.97% |
| L31 | 30,481,098 | 1,466,253 | 4.81% |
| L34 | 19,919,823 | 1,013,774 | 5.09% |
| L35 | 21,422,368 | 1,246,656 | 5.82% |
| L27 | 2,810,777 | 195,940 | 6.97% |
| L26 | 7,662,402 | 542,273 | 7.08% |
| L33 | 19,712,806 | 1,707,435 | 8.66% |
| L23 | 13,446,786 | 1,263,571 | 9.40% |
| L28 | 1,713,824 | 178,651 | 10.42% |
| L12 | 10,288,925 | 1,164,229 | 11.32% |
| L24 | 18,038,445 | 2,069,302 | 11.47% |
| L32 | 6,364,518 | 767,198 | 12.05% |
| L10 | 5,472,096 | 705,151 | 12.89% |
| L17 | 5,878,169 | 770,093 | 13.10% |
| L25 | 10,051,848 | 1,373,183 | 13.66% |
| L21 | 6,811,258 | 958,469 | 14.07% |
| L16 | 3,878,418 | 557,751 | 14.38% |
| L36 | 11,004,710 | 1,645,772 | 14.96% |
| L30 | 6,326,213 | 948,590 | 14.99% |
| L19 | 6,796,006 | 1,056,530 | 15.55% |
| L18 | 6,697,779 | 1,053,330 | 15.73% |
| L22 | 2,969,643 | 486,321 | 16.38% |
| L11 | 6,181,029 | 1,015,330 | 16.43% |
| L14 | 4,936,946 | 908,162 | 18.40% |
| L9 | 8,500,587 | 1,603,580 | 18.86% |
| L5 | 3,419,666 | 647,326 | 18.93% |
| L20 | 9,397,129 | 1,865,337 | 19.85% |
| L4 | 6,334,203 | 1,286,337 | 20.31% |
| L6 | 3,645,733 | 768,661 | 21.08% |
| L13 | 5,209,515 | 1,110,884 | 21.32% |
| L15 | 4,312,870 | 965,211 | 22.38% |
| L8 | 4,521,877 | 1,022,571 | 22.61% |
| L3 | 5,152,105 | 1,172,135 | 22.75% |
| L7 | 3,435,874 | 872,873 | 25.40% |
| L1 | 1,521,607 | 670,404 | 44.06% |
| L69 | 261,806 | 119,281 | 45.56% |
| L2 | 321,462 | 220,724 | 68.66% |
| Total | 513,982,940 | 40,469,151 | 7.87% |
Area measurements
| Hectares | 513,986 |
|---|---|
| Square miles | 1,984.51 |
| Square feet | 55,324,939,054.00 |
| Square kilometres | 5,139.86 |
Postal delivery offices
- Bootle Delivery Office
- Crosby Delivery Office
- Formby Delivery Office
- Garston Delivery Office
- Huyton Delivery Office
- Kirkby Delivery Office
- Lark Lane Delivery Office
- Liverpool 1-3
- Liverpool 4-5
- Liverpool 6-7
- Liverpool 8
- Maghull Delivery Office
- Mossley Hill Delivery Office
- Ormskirk Delivery Office
- Prescot Delivery Office
- Seaforth Delivery Office
- South Eastern (l) Delivery Office
- Speke Delivery Office
- Walton (l) Delivery Office
- West Derby Delivery Office
- Woolton Delivery Office
Tourist attractions within the area
We found 22 visitor attractions within the Liverpool postcode area.
| The National Trust, Formby |
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| Wildlife |
| Nature Reserve / Wetlands / Wildlife Trips |
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| Old Christ Church Waterloo |
| Historic Properties |
| Other Historic Property |
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| Museum of Liverpool |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Tate Liverpool |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| International Slavery Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Customs and Excise National Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Merseyside Maritime Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| The Beatles Story |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| World Museum Liverpool |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Walker Art Gallery |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Mr Hardman's Home Photographic Studio |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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| The Infirmary |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| University of Liverpool Art Gallery |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Victoria Gallery & Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
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| Princes Road Synagogue |
| Places of Worship |
| Place of Worship (still in use) |
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| Sudley House |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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| Mendips & 20 Forthlin Road [Beatles] |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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| Speke Hall, Gardens & Estate |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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| WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre |
| Wildlife |
| Safari Park / Zoo / Aquarium / Aviary |
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| Acorn Farm |
| Farms |
| Farm / Rare Breeds / Farm Animals |
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| Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve |
| Wildlife |
| Nature Reserve / Wetlands / Wildlife Trips |
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| Rufford Old Hall |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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