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 miles8.6 km
- Birkenhead 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Preston 22.4 miles36.1 km
- St. Helens 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Wigan 13 miles21 km
- Warrington 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Blackpool 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Bolton 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Southport 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Chester 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Chester Castle 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Buckley 22 miles35.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Aintree Village Parish 0 miles0.1 km
- Fazakerley North Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Molyneux Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Netherton and Orrell Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Fazakerley West Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Fazakerley East Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Walton Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Orrell Park Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- St. Oswald Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Whitefield Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Melling Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Cherryfield Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Aintree
L9 5AH, L10 8JT, L10 6LF, L10 3JF, L10 2JH, L10 3LB, L10 6LN, L10 3LD, L10 3JR … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Manchester Airport 28.7 miles46.3 km
- Old Roan Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Fazakerley Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
Hotels near Aintree Ad
- Hotel Tia 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Royal Hotel 3 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Arc Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- York Street Studios 4 5.7 miles9.3 km
- Titanic Hotel Liverpool 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- School Lane Hotel in Liverpool One 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Orrell Park Hotel 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Resident Liverpool 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
Schools in Aintree
- Aintree Davenhill Primary School Primary
- Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Goodison Park Stadium 3.1 miles5 km
- Anfield Stadium 3.6 miles5.7 km
- World Museum Liverpool Museum 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Maritime Mercantile City Historic site 5.6 miles9 km
- Liverpool Echo Arena Stadium 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Lathom House Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Prenton Park Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Spring Wood Forest 8.4 miles13.5 km