The Grassendale and Cressington area lies in the south of Liverpool, a largely residential, leafy suburb known for its Victorian and Edwardian houses, tree-lined streets and pockets of conservation designation. Residents enjoy nearby green spaces such as Cressington Park and easy access to the riverside at Otterspool along the River Mersey, which together give the neighbourhood a semi-rural feel despite being close to the city.
Locally the area has a village-like atmosphere with independent shops, cafés, pubs and community facilities serving a mix of long-standing families and younger professionals. Good local rail and road links into the city centre make it popular with commuters, while its historic architecture and quieter streets preserve a distinct, suburban character within Liverpool.
Postcode districts covering Grassendale & Cressington
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 3 miles4.9 km
- Birkenhead 6.4 miles10.3 km
- St. Helens 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Wigan 16.8 miles27 km
- Warrington 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Southport 19 miles30.6 km
- Chester 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Chester Castle 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Wrexham 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Buckley 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Runcorn 9 miles14.5 km
- Widnes 7.8 miles12.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Aigburth Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Mossley Hill Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Springwood Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Allerton Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Garston Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Penny Lane Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Greenbank Park Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Calderstones Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Woolton Village Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Sefton Park Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Much Woolton & Hunts Cross Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Festival Gardens Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Grassendale & Cressington
L19 0LA, L19 9BB, L19 9BY, L19 7ND, L19 9BE, L19 0PR, L19 9EY, L19 0NS, L19 9BW … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Manchester Airport 26.2 miles42.2 km
- Cressington Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- West Allerton Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
Hotels near Grassendale & Cressington Ad
- York Street Studios 4 4.1 miles6.5 km
- The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection 4 4 miles6.4 km
- The Resident Liverpool 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- School Lane Hotel in Liverpool One 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Philharmonic Hotel 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Hope Street Hotel 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Staybridge Suites Liverpool 4 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Liverpool - Central 3 4 miles6.4 km
- Pullman Liverpool 4 4 miles6.5 km
Schools in Grassendale & Cressington
- St Austin's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Liverpool Echo Arena Stadium 4.2 miles6.7 km
- World Museum Liverpool Museum 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Maritime Mercantile City Historic site 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Prenton Park Stadium 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Anfield Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Goodison Park Stadium 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles13 km
- Thurstaston Beach Beach 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Connahs Quay Nomads Stadium 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 12.1 miles19.5 km