Aintree in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England sits on the northern fringe of Liverpool, formerly a small rural village that grew into a suburban neighbourhood. The area mixes terraces and semi‑detached housing with pockets of green space and local retail, and is well connected by rail and road for commuters into the city and neighbouring towns.
Its best‑known landmark is Aintree Racecourse, home of the famous Grand National which has been run at Aintree since 1839 and brings a major seasonal boost to the local economy and hospitality sector. The area also contains Aintree University Hospital as a significant employer, while community groups, pubs and small businesses give the place a strong local identity beyond the racecourse spectacle.
Postcode districts covering Aintree
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 5.4 miles
- Birkenhead 8.3 miles
- Preston 22.4 miles
- St. Helens 8.8 miles
- Wigan 13 miles
- Warrington 15.9 miles
- Blackpool 23.9 miles
- Bolton 22.1 miles
- Southport 10.7 miles
- Chester 19.9 miles
- Chester Castle 20.5 miles
- Buckley 22 miles
Neighbouring places
- Aintree Village Parish 0 miles
- Fazakerley North Ward 0.8 miles
- Molyneux Ward 1.3 miles
- Netherton and Orrell Ward 1.3 miles
- Fazakerley West Ward 1.4 miles
- Fazakerley East Ward 1.5 miles
- Walton Ward 1.6 miles
- Orrell Park Ward 1.6 miles
- St. Oswald Ward 1.7 miles
- Whitefield Ward 1.7 miles
- Melling Parish 1.9 miles
- Cherryfield Ward 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Aintree
L10 2JQ, L10 2JN, L10 8LF, L10 2LH, L10 6LY, L10 2JS, L10 6LW, L10 8LB, L10 6LL … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 10.8 miles
- Manchester Airport 28.7 miles
- Old Roan Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Fazakerley Railway Station 0.8 miles
Hotels near Aintree Ad
- The Glebe Hotel 4 2.8 miles
- Orrell Park Hotel 4 1.6 miles
- The Park Hotel 3 1.1 miles
- Stables Inn, Aintree 3 0.7 miles
- Knowsley Inn & Lounge 3 2.9 miles
- Premier Inn Liverpool North 3 1 mile
- School Lane Hotel in Liverpool ONE 4 5.6 miles
- Titanic Hotel Liverpool 4 4.8 miles
- The Liverpool Pod 4 3.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Liverpool - Central 3.5 5.7 miles
Schools in Aintree
- Aintree Davenhill Primary School Primary
- Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 0.4 miles
- Goodison Park Stadium 3.1 miles
- Anfield Stadium 3.6 miles
- World Museum Liverpool Museum 5.2 miles
- Maritime Mercantile City Historic site 5.6 miles
- Liverpool Echo Arena Stadium 6.1 miles
- Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.1 miles
- Lathom House Estate 7.8 miles
- Such Hey Wood Forest 8.3 miles
- Prenton Park Stadium 8.3 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 8.4 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 8.4 miles