The postcode L48 2LF is located in Wirral, in the county of Merseyside. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1999.L48 2LF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
L48 2LF is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of L48 2LF as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.
The closest road name to L48 2LF is Croft Drive which is centered 54 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kings Drive and is 220 m away. The closest railway station is West Kirby Rail Station, 2.2 km away.
The closest primary school to L48 2LF (for ages 11 and under) is Avalon School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Calday Grange Grammar School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 26, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of L48 2LF is West Kirby Sailing Club and is 1.27 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 27, 2018.
Policing for L48 2LF is covered by the Merseyside police force association and Wirral is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to L48 2LF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to L48 2LF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode L48 2LF
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | June 1999 |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from L48 2LF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.12 km | |
| Calday Grange Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.28 km |
| West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 30, 2013) | 1.46 km |
| Hilbre High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 2.14 km |
| Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 23, 2008) | 2.23 km |
| Black Horse Hill Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 2.37 km |
| Black Horse Hill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 2.37 km |
| West Kirby Residential School | Special school | 5-19 | Outstanding (December 9, 2021) | 2.49 km |
| West Kirby Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 2.74 km |
| West Kirby Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 2.78 km | |
| Greasby Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 3.21 km |
| Greasby Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 3.52 km |
| Irby Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 22, 2021) | 3.58 km |
| Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.6 km | |
| Pensby High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 18, 2018) | 4 km |
| Brookdale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 14, 2017) | 4.17 km |
| Ladymount Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 4.4 km |
| Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 4.41 km |
| Thingwall Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 9, 2021) | 4.88 km |
| Stanley School | Special school | 2-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 4.89 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from L48 2LF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthurs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2020 | 323 m | |
| Bambou | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 1, 2021 | 323 m | |
| Eurospar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 14, 2021 | 323 m | |
| Kingscourt Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 323 m | |
| Mauds at the Parlour | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2021 | 323 m | |
| Mckay Pharmacy | Exempt March 24, 2020 | 323 m | |
| Steamers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 14, 2022 | 323 m | |
| Winemark | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2019 | 323 m | |
| Caldy Manor Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 5, 2021 | 441 m | |
| Templepatrick Nursery Unit Snacks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2021 | 616 m | |
| Templepatrick Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2022 | 616 m | |
| The Parish Hall - The Parish of Templepatrick and Donegore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 757 m | |
| Stay N Play Toddler Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 883 m | |
| The Rabbit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 20, 2021 | 883 m | |
| Avalon School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 1.12 km | |
| Cherryhurst House / Care in Mind | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2021 | 1.15 km | |
| Kirby Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2018 | 1.23 km | |
| West Kirby Sailing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2018 | 1.27 km | |
| Calday Grange Grammar School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2022 | 1.28 km | |
| Cookies by Cal and Jenn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2020 | 1.29 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to L48 2LF - Data from Apr 2022
| Kings Drive | 220 m | |
| Croft Drive West | 407 m | |
| Caldy Wood | 437 m | |
| Melloncroft Drive | 710 m | |
| Melloncroft Drive | 755 m | |
| West Kirby Rail Station | 2.2 km | |
| Hoylake Rail Station | 3.82 km | |
| Hoylake Rail Station | 3.87 km | |
| Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 10.92 km | |
| Birkenhead Ferry Terminal | 11.11 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 20.79 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to L48 2LF - Data from Dec 2021
| Caldy Hill | 581 m | |
| Cubbins Green | 592 m | |
| Stapledon Wood | 875 m | |
| Caldy Blacks | 983 m | |
| Marine Lake | 1.81 km | |
| Frankby Mere | 1.99 km | |
| Thurstaston Hill | 2.06 km | |
| Grange Hill | 2.19 km | |
| Tanskey Rocks | 2.32 km | |
| Roodee Mere | 2.38 km | |
| Irby Common | 2.82 km | |
| Lime Wharf | 2.83 km | |
| Little Eye | 3.13 km | |
| The Dungeon | 3.19 km | |
| Dawpool Bank | 3.33 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Merseyside |
| Latitude | 53.35617700 |
| Longitude | -3.16587100 |
| OS Easting | 322500 |
| OS Northing | 0385000 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Merseyside |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wirral West |
| Electoral Ward | West Kirby and Thurstaston |
| Local Authority District | Wirral |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Liverpool City Region Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Merseyside |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000015 |
| Travel To Work Area | Birkenhead |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Wirral |
| Cancer Alliance | Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Wirral CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | West Kirby/Hoylake BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | West Kirby BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33006848 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wirral 028 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wirral 028E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A4 |