The postcode L48 8BW is located in Wirral, in the county of Merseyside. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1999.L48 8BW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
L48 8BW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 8BW as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.
The closest railway station is West Kirby Rail Station, 3.24 km away.
The closest primary school to L48 8BW (for ages 11 and under) is West Kirby Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 4, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is West Kirby Grammar School.
Policing for L48 8BW 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 8BW and their respective distances.
Information about the postcode L48 8BW
| 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 8BW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kirby Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 2.93 km | |
| West Kirby Residential School | Special school | 5-19 | Outstanding (December 9, 2021) | 3.03 km |
| West Kirby Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 4, 2017) | 3.06 km |
| Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 3.87 km |
| West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 30, 2013) | 3.96 km |
| Avalon School | Independent school | 2-11 | 4.23 km | |
| Black Horse Hill Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (February 12, 2020) | 4.31 km |
| Black Horse Hill Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 4.31 km |
| Calday Grange Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 4.72 km |
| Hilbre High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 4.77 km |
| Great Meols Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 5.37 km | |
| Greasby Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 7.13 km |
| Greasby Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 7.2 km |
| Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 23, 2008) | 7.2 km |
| Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.33 km | |
| Lingham Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 7.56 km |
| Brookdale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 14, 2017) | 7.66 km |
| Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.98 km | |
| Irby Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 22, 2021) | 8.35 km |
| Overchurch Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 8.44 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from L48 8BW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTRIM SPORTS CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2020 | 871 m | |
| Volt Retail Ltd | Exempt March 15, 2019 | 871 m | |
| Family Caring Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 1.32 km | |
| Rathmore Educational Guidance Centre Dining Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 1.4 km | |
| Antrim Area Hospital Catering Department | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2022 | 1.58 km | |
| Brooklands Healthcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 1.58 km | |
| Antrim Area Hospital Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2021 | 1.58 km | |
| Gym An Trim | Exempt September 27, 2021 | 1.7 km | |
| Amber Catering and Cakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2022 | 1.73 km | |
| St Josephs Nursery School Meals | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2021 | 1.73 km | |
| St Joseph's Primary School Breakfast & Afterschools Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2019 | 1.73 km | |
| St Josephs Primary School Meals | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2021 | 1.73 km | |
| Alfies Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2021 | 1.84 km | |
| Greystone Primary School Meals | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 1.84 km | |
| Sixmile Integrated Primary School Meals | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 1.91 km | |
| Newpark Vivo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 22, 2021 | 2.08 km | |
| Red Rocks Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2021 | 2.13 km | |
| Clear Pharmacy | Exempt March 19, 2021 | 2.24 km | |
| KFC Antrim Fountain Hill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 28, 2022 | 2.24 km | |
| The Globe Afterschool Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 2.24 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to L48 8BW - Data from Apr 2022
| West Kirby Rail Station | 3.24 km | |
| Hoylake Rail Station | 3.31 km | |
| Hoylake Rail Station | 3.34 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 25.37 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to L48 8BW - Data from Dec 2021
| Hilbre Island | 333 m | |
| Little Hilbre Island | 921 m | |
| Little Eye | 2.09 km | |
| Lime Wharf | 2.51 km | |
| East Hoyle Bank | 2.81 km | |
| West Hoyle Bank | 2.95 km | |
| Tanskey Rocks | 3 km | |
| Marine Lake | 3.4 km | |
| Salisbury Bank | 3.41 km | |
| Grange Hill | 3.68 km | |
| Hilbre Swash | 4.3 km | |
| Flatman's Gutter | 4.48 km | |
| Cubbins Green | 4.61 km | |
| Caldy Hill | 4.83 km | |
| Dove Point | 5.29 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Merseyside |
| Latitude | 53.38431700 |
| Longitude | -3.22828400 |
| OS Easting | 318400 |
| OS Northing | 0388200 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Merseyside |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wirral West |
| Electoral Ward | Hoylake and Meols |
| 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 major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Kirby/Hoylake BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | West Kirby BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33006840 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wirral 026 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wirral 026A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A4 |