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This section of the site is all about the L Postcode area, also known as the Liverpool Postal Area. Explore links to the next level to learn more about specific postcode districts such as L1.
Map of the L Postcode for Livepool
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Map of the L Liverpool Postcode Area
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Quick Facts about the L Postcode
| Width from East to West | 15.48 mi |
| Height from North to South | 23.35 mi |
| Area of L | 200.25 mi² |
| Maximum Width | 23.62 mi |
| Perimeter of Postcode Area | 89.76 mi |
| Number of Postcode Districts | 49 |
| Number of Postcode Sectors | 415 |
| Number of Post Towns | 4 |
| Number of Postcodes | 20,538 |
The L postcode area represents a group of 41 postal districts in the Liverpool area of the United Kingdom. The area code stands for the letters l in Liverpool. The area has a population of 857,079 and covers an area of 513,986 hectares. Fun fact: 1.32% of the population of Great Britain lives in this area.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Merseyside (93.38%), Lancashire (6.39%), Cheshire (0.23%).
Post Towns and Postcode Districts
Where is the L Postcode Area?
The Liverpool L Postcode is in the North West of England.. The postal area borders the following neighbouring postal areas: PR - Preston, WN - Wigan, CH - Chester and WA - Warrington, It also borders The Irish Sea and The Mersey.
How built up is the Postcode Area?
I've calculated the total area covered by building footprints within the postcode area.
By analyzing this against the total area, I've determined the percentage of the area that's developed, this will give you an idea of how urban or rural the postcode region is.
The higher the percentage the more urban the area is. For example 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 (m²) | 40,469,151 (m²) | 7.87% |
A map showing the boundary of L in relation to other areas
There are 10 towns within the Liverpool postcode area.
| Unit | Area² |
|---|---|
| Hectares | 513,986² |
| Miles | 1,985² |
| Feet | 55,324,939,054² |
| Kilometres | 5,140² |
Postal Delivery Offices Serving the Postcode Area
- 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 |
|---|
| Wildlife |
| Nature Reserve / Wetlands / Wildlife Trips |
| View The National Trust, Formby on Google Maps |
| Old Christ Church Waterloo |
| Historic Properties |
| Other Historic Property |
| View Old Christ Church Waterloo on Google Maps |
| Museum of Liverpool |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Museum of Liverpool on Google Maps |
| Tate Liverpool |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Tate Liverpool on Google Maps |
| International Slavery Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View International Slavery Museum on Google Maps |
| Customs and Excise National Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Customs and Excise National Museum on Google Maps |
| Merseyside Maritime Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Merseyside Maritime Museum on Google Maps |
| The Beatles Story |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View The Beatles Story on Google Maps |
| World Museum Liverpool |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View World Museum Liverpool on Google Maps |
| Walker Art Gallery |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Walker Art Gallery on Google Maps |
| Mr Hardman's Home Photographic Studio |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Mr Hardman's Home Photographic Studio on Google Maps |
| The Infirmary |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View The Infirmary on Google Maps |
| University of Liverpool Art Gallery |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View University of Liverpool Art Gallery on Google Maps |
| Victoria Gallery & Museum |
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Victoria Gallery & Museum on Google Maps |
| Princes Road Synagogue |
| Places of Worship |
| Place of Worship (still in use) |
| View Princes Road Synagogue on Google Maps |
| Sudley House |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Sudley House on Google Maps |
| Mendips & 20 Forthlin Road [Beatles] |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Mendips & 20 Forthlin Road [Beatles] on Google Maps |
| Speke Hall, Gardens & Estate |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Speke Hall, Gardens & Estate on Google Maps |
| WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre |
| Wildlife |
| Safari Park / Zoo / Aquarium / Aviary |
| View WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre on Google Maps |
| Acorn Farm |
| Farms |
| Farm / Rare Breeds / Farm Animals |
| View Acorn Farm on Google Maps |
| Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve |
| Wildlife |
| Nature Reserve / Wetlands / Wildlife Trips |
| View Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve on Google Maps |
| Rufford Old Hall |
| Historic Properties |
| Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
| View Rufford Old Hall on Google Maps |
Councils within the L Area
