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 miles
- Birkenhead 6.4 miles
- St. Helens 9.4 miles
- Wigan 16.8 miles
- Warrington 13.5 miles
- Southport 19 miles
- Chester 11.6 miles
- Chester Castle 12.1 miles
- Wrexham 21.6 miles
- Buckley 14.7 miles
- Runcorn 9 miles
- Widnes 7.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Aigburth Ward 0.8 miles
- Mossley Hill Ward 0.8 miles
- Springwood Ward 1 mile
- Allerton Ward 1.1 miles
- Garston Ward 1.1 miles
- Penny Lane Ward 1.6 miles
- Greenbank Park Ward 1.7 miles
- Calderstones Ward 1.8 miles
- Woolton Village Ward 1.8 miles
- Sefton Park Ward 1.9 miles
- Much Woolton & Hunts Cross Ward 1.9 miles
- Festival Gardens Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Grassendale & Cressington
L19 9DJ, L19 9BP, L19 0QG, L19 3RS, L19 9AU, L19 0LP, L19 0LU, L19 3RL, L19 9BD … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 3.2 miles
- Manchester Airport 26.2 miles
- Cressington Railway Station 0.2 miles
- West Allerton Railway Station 0.6 miles
Hotels near Grassendale & Cressington Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Liverpool - Central 3.5 3.9 miles
- The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection 4 4 miles
- School Lane Hotel in Liverpool ONE 4 4.2 miles
- Pullman Liverpool Hotel 4 4 miles
- The Resident Liverpool 4 4 miles
- Crowne Plaza Liverpool - John Lennon Airport 4 1.6 miles
- Staybridge Suites Liverpool 4 4.1 miles
- Hope Street Hotel 4 3.7 miles
- Cove Paradise Street 4 4.2 miles
- Radisson RED Hotel, Liverpool 4 4.3 miles
Schools in Grassendale & Cressington
- St Austin's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Liverpool Echo Arena Stadium 4.2 miles
- World Museum Liverpool Museum 4.4 miles
- Maritime Mercantile City Historic site 4.7 miles
- Prenton Park Stadium 5.1 miles
- Anfield Stadium 5.2 miles
- Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 5.4 miles
- Goodison Park Stadium 5.8 miles
- Cheshire Oaks Shopping centre 6.8 miles
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles
- Thurstaston Beach Beach 9.7 miles
- Connahs Quay Nomads Stadium 11.6 miles
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 12.1 miles