View Full Version : Which are Liverpool / Merseyside's 'smart suburbs'
aidanorourke
11-25-2009, 06:55 PM
What a fantastic forum this is - very well run and presented. I am based in Manchester and I love Liverpool! I would like to find out what are Liverpool's 'smartest suburbs'. It's for a podcast I'm hoping to do soon. That can be anywhere in Merseyside, not just the City of Liverpool.
By smart, I mean affluent, attractive, sought after...
Actually I prefer the gritty places, but this is just for research. Can anyone shed any light?
wsteve55
11-26-2009, 12:26 AM
Hi Aidan,
welcome to Yo! If you want affluent,I'd suggest Woolton,Allerton,Aigburth,for starters,but there are more!:nod:
pablo42
11-26-2009, 12:27 AM
Wallasey is by far the best place. We have the highest number of restaurants and bars in Northern England. The highest per capita outside of London. Voted best looking people award three years running by VHM. The area with the most famous people living in, Rafa Benitez, Steve Gerard, Johnathan Ross, the cast of Coronation Street. The list is endless.
Partsky
11-26-2009, 12:37 AM
Woolton and the Calderstones Park area have my vote. And Wallasey of course
pablo42
11-26-2009, 01:12 AM
Woolton and the Calderstones Park area have my vote. And Wallasey of course
I should think so too.
Wallasey has the highest number of millionaires in the North West except for Wilmslow.
The Marina at New Brighton is busier than the Isle of Wights.
Wallasey is the only town to have outlawed the National Lottery because it's tacky.
kevin
11-26-2009, 08:37 AM
Wallasey is the only town to have outlawed the National Lottery because it's tacky.
No - it was because nobody there needs the money.
underworld
11-26-2009, 08:41 AM
Caldy is often referred to as the "Beverly Hills" of Merseyside. West Kirby and Hoylake are very afluent areas.
I'd go along with the West coast of the Wirral and the Sefton shoreline from Blundellsands as being the priciest most sought after areas - look at where the footballers go.
pablo42
11-26-2009, 09:26 AM
No - it was because nobody there needs the money.
True Kevin, the streets in New Brighton have just been replaced with Mother of Pearl. Looks good.
pablo42
11-26-2009, 09:27 AM
I'd go along with the West coast of the Wirral and the Sefton shoreline from Blundellsands as being the priciest most sought after areas - look at where the footballers go.
They all live in Wallasey Ged. As do movie stars and soap stars.
gerry_2
11-26-2009, 10:04 AM
If you droped your wallet in Wallasey it would be best to kick it over the bridge into Birkenhead befor you bent down to pick it up.
pablo42
11-26-2009, 10:05 AM
If you droped your wallet in Wallasey it would be best to kick it over the bridge into Birkenhead befor you bent down to pick it up.
Ha, you sound as though you are from Wallasey.
gerry_2
11-26-2009, 10:17 AM
Ha, you sound as though you are from Wallasey.
No Pablo i'm LIverpool born and bread. But did live in Brougham Rd Seacombe for 25 yrs. Nearly all my kids live in Wallasey or on the Wirral.
pablo42
11-26-2009, 10:24 AM
No Pablo i'm LIverpool born and bread. But did live in Brougham Rd Seacombe for 25 yrs. Nearly all my kids live in Wallasey or on the Wirral.
You are a lucky man having such wise and gifted children. Why on earth would you move back to Liverpool.
lindylou
11-26-2009, 10:34 AM
Wallasey is by far the best place. We have the highest number of restaurants and bars in Northern England. The highest per capita outside of London. Voted best looking people award three years running by VHM. The area with the most famous people living in, Rafa Benitez, Steve Gerard, Johnathan Ross, the cast of Coronation Street. The list is endless.
Johnathan Ross :shock: where does he live ???
.... it's a joke ! ? :)
lindylou
11-26-2009, 10:37 AM
I should think so too.
Wallasey has the highest number of millionaires in the North West except for Wilmslow.
The Marina at New Brighton is busier than the Isle of Wights.
Wallasey is the only town to have outlawed the National Lottery because it's tacky.
... aahh, . . . . now I know you are leg pulling ! :)
pablo42
11-26-2009, 10:37 AM
Johnathan Ross :shock: where does he live ???
Johnathan Ross has a holiday home next door but two.
lindylou
11-26-2009, 10:40 AM
:PDT_Aliboronz_24: :)
pablo42
11-26-2009, 10:59 AM
... aahh, . . . . now I know you are leg pulling ! :)
Oh ye of little faith.
They don't like publicity.
Gerrard lives in Formby. Colin Harvey, Joe Royle, Alan Kennedy and David Unsworth live near me as did Gazza and Franny Jeffers when they played for Everton. I heard they asked around they wanted to be near Ged :rolleyes:
George
11-26-2009, 11:24 AM
Gerrard lives in Formby. Colin Harvey, Joe Royle, Alan Kennedy and David Unsworth live near me as did Gazza and Franny Jeffers when they played for Everton. I heard they asked around they wanted to be near Ged :rolleyes:
Never heard of the place,whereabout is Ged in Formby? :PDT_Piratz_26:
kevin
11-26-2009, 11:33 AM
Never heard of the place,whereabout is Ged in Formby? :PDT_Piratz_26:
I think they wanted to be near God, but that wasn't possible so Ged was the next best thing.
pablo42
11-26-2009, 11:38 AM
I think they wanted to be near God, but that wasn't possible so Ged was the next best thing.
Ha, love it Kevn.
kevin
11-26-2009, 11:54 AM
Cleanliness is next to Gedliness.
gerry_2
11-26-2009, 01:58 PM
Johnathan Ross :shock: where does he live ???
.... it's a joke ! ? :)
He lives in 275 Wapart Woad. Across the woad from the Townhall.
pablo42
11-26-2009, 04:34 PM
He lives in 275 Wapart Woad. Across the woad from the Townhall.
Ha, nice one Gerry.
lindylou
11-26-2009, 06:52 PM
He lives in 275 Wapart Woad. Across the woad from the Townhall.
:PDT_Aliboronz_24: :PDT11
pablo42
11-27-2009, 08:36 AM
There's other smart neighbourhoods over here, West Kirby down to Heswall. Some lovely property down there and some nice restaurants too.
underworld
11-27-2009, 09:04 AM
Great Chippy in West Kirby - The Marigold. Fantastic fish and chips.
pablo42
11-27-2009, 09:06 AM
Great Chippy in West Kirby - The Marigold. Fantastic fish and chips.
Which one is that UW, I'm thinking of a few up that way, but I'm unsure of the names.
Great Chippy in West Kirby - The Marigold. Fantastic fish and chips.
How on earth does it survive without a football club to keep it going. See waterways posts on the Everton/kirkby thread - if you're bored that is.
pablo42
11-27-2009, 01:33 PM
How on earth does it survive without a football club to keep it going. See waterways posts on the Everton/kirkby thread - if you're bored that is.
What's with that guy. He is just so rude. He aint that old neither, I thought he was an old misery, but he's a young misery. Bloody know all.
How do you know how old he is. I assumed he was old because of his rudeness :PDT10
pablo42
11-27-2009, 01:51 PM
How do you know how old he is. I assumed he was old because of his rudeness :PDT10
He said so somewhere. I think him and Petro are the same guy. Seem to love having a go at each other. I think it's funny.
AngelCake
01-26-2010, 09:57 PM
I've only been to Wallasey once and it was horrible! My then bloke was delivering something to a friend and the street was dirty and packed. West Kirby looked lovely and full of retired types . I like Fulwood Park , parts of Calderstones and the Canning area. Sefton Park area has some nice houses and cool people but it depends on what you want from an area really.
As long as it isn't Huyton/Old swan or the north end i'd live in most parts!
How could I forgt Crosby?!! I adore Crosby and haven't been in ages so feel teary when it's mentioned. There are some lovely houses just before you reach the marina?
pablo42
01-26-2010, 10:04 PM
I've only been to Wallasey once and it was horrible! My then bloke was delivering something to a friend and the street was dirty and packed. West Kirby looked lovely and full of retired types . I like Fulwood Park , parts of Calderstones and the Canning area. Sefton Park area has some nice houses and cool people but it depends on what you want from an area really.
As long as it isn't Huyton/Old swan or the north end i'd live in most parts!
How could I forgt Crosby?!! I adore Crosby and haven't been in ages so feel teary when it's mentioned. There are some lovely houses just before you reach the marina?
Depends on wher you go in Wallasey. I live by the park and it's ok. Seacombe leaves a lot to be desired.
kevin
01-27-2010, 08:12 AM
Seacombe leaves a lot to be desired.
He was OK as Neddie Seagoon.
underworld
01-27-2010, 09:00 AM
Pabs, come down Column road and round the bend past the railway statio, turn left where the bank is on the corner, first left again and its about 4 or 5 shops up on the right.
pablo42
01-27-2010, 09:48 AM
Pabs, come down Column road and round the bend past the railway statio, turn left where the bank is on the corner, first left again and its about 4 or 5 shops up on the right.
Thanks UW, never knew there was a chipy there. I shall check it out.
pablo42
01-27-2010, 09:49 AM
He was OK as Neddie Seagoon.
Ha, you're showing your age now....
Neddie Seagoon indeed...
jamesd
04-22-2010, 02:25 AM
Crosby, Formby, Woolton, Mossley Hill, Aigburth, West Derby?...
kevin
04-22-2010, 08:39 AM
Crosby, Formby, Woolton, Mossley Hill, Aigburth, West Derby?...
The problem with identifying whole districts is that they differ across the area. Some parts of Allerton are much nicer and more up-market than others, and that goes for most of the other districts as well.
I lived in Allerton from 1961 until 1978, not far from Heath Road. It was on a council estate and my parents bought the house when it was offered. It was a really nice place to live, but not as grand as the other end of Allerton, after you pass Booker Avenue.
az_gila
04-22-2010, 08:50 AM
...or Grassendale Park with it's private streets that the locals won't even let you park on - except for by the train station and St. Marys church on a Sunday...:neutral:
gynsman
04-22-2010, 08:56 AM
Can't see many posts regarding the worst areas, surely we're not worried about hurting peoples feelings?? My parents still live on Cantril Farm/Stockbridge Village and have done now for 40 years. The only time that the estate is in the news is when there's something bad to report, meaning that the mindless minority of wanna be gangsters give the place a bad name. It's a shame as the vast majority of honest, hard working people have to suffer because of this.
Then again, this can probably be said about all those areas classed as the "worst" of Merseyside.
Pennylane
04-22-2010, 09:32 AM
Can't see many posts regarding the worst areas, surely we're not worried about hurting peoples feelings?? My parents still live on Cantril Farm/Stockbridge Village and have done now for 40 years. The only time that the estate is in the news is when there's something bad to report, meaning that the mindless minority of wanna be gangsters give the place a bad name. It's a shame as the vast majority of honest, hard working people have to suffer because of this.
Then again, this can probably be said about all those areas classed as the "worst" of Merseyside.
Do ya know what Gyns , your'e so right about this , i have lived in the wilderness of Formby for 14 years now ! If i did'nt have my little girl i would'nt see a soul , except for the odd visitor .. I grew up in working class areas all my life , and was never left alone , or left without anything .. Suburbs , who are they better for ????
doddy
05-15-2010, 12:31 PM
Hello,
sir wsteve55 you are right Woolton,Allerton,Aigburth are really very good. I also love liverpool and i like all its places.
thanks!!
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lindac8941
05-15-2010, 12:38 PM
I would say Calderstones, Allerton, really nice places I would say to live in.
squiggs
05-15-2010, 12:40 PM
The problem with identifying whole districts is that they differ across the area. Some parts of Allerton are much nicer and more up-market than others, and that goes for most of the other districts as well.
I lived in Allerton from 1961 until 1978, not far from Heath Road. It was on a council estate and my parents bought the house when it was offered. It was a really nice place to live, but not as grand as the other end of Allerton, after you pass Booker Avenue.
Ohhh Kevin The Heath (pub) was a favourite hangout of mine !, we lived off Booker Avenue !
lindac8941
05-15-2010, 12:44 PM
It really is irrelevant to where you live, as long as you are a good person and have good neighbours, some of the so called `bad` areas can be nice, if the people are nice to you. I was brought up in Norris Green and some of the old neighbours are still there, if I had to move back there, I would want to live by my old neighbours.
Norm NZ
05-16-2010, 12:34 AM
Ohhh Kevin The Heath (pub) was a favourite hangout of mine !, we lived off Booker Avenue !
'The Heath' was one of my locals too! only problem going there was I had to pass my old school! (bad memories!!!):PDT_Xtremez_12:
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