Home to The Stunning Sefton Park, Located Close to The Banks of The River Mersey And Just Minutes Away from The City Centre, Living in Aigburth Offers A Lifestyle Most Can Only Dream Of…
A popular choice for house-hunters who want the best of both worlds, Aigburth provides a little bit of everything for the discerning homeowner. From greenery and scenery to quick commutes and top-rated schools, it’s an ideal location for a variety of buyers to set up home. However, if it’s not the green spaces and schools that attract people to Aigburth, it’s the quirky social scene in the famous Lark Lane, playing host to some of Liverpool’s best bars and restaurants.
Lark Lane is a real local hub, filled with independent bars, restaurants, shops and community spaces. It has a significantly-different feel to its nightlife than the city centre with a much more chilled and relaxed vibe.
With parts of the area surrounding the historic Victorian gem of Sefton Park, you can find striking properties for sale in Aigburth that hark back to the area’s impressive history. Stunning Victorian villas sit on the edge of the park on wide, tree-lined avenues that are frequented by joggers and walkers alike, taking in the scenic beauty of the area. House prices in Aigburth tend to be more affordable than its equally leafy South Liverpool counterparts, making it an attractive place for buyers who want to enjoy the green and plush scenery that is iconic to Liverpool’s south, without spending a small fortune.
So, when the next person asks whether Aigburth is a nice area, you know exactly what to say!
Five Quick Facts about Aigburth
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- Hollywood film star, Gloria Grahame, was the star of the recent film ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’, when taken ill, she requested to live in Liverpool with former lover, Peter Turner. They lived in Aigburth and she stayed there until a few days before her death when her family took her back to New York.
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Sudley House, built in the 19th century, was the home of Nicholas Robinson, a Mayor of Liverpool and successful Corn Merchant. It is now a museum where guests can see the art collection from George Holt, a keen art collector and former resident of the house.
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In 1883, Liverpool Cricket Club hosted Liverpool’s first international football game with Liverpool v Ireland, it attracted a crowd of 2,500 people.
Lifestyle & Activities
One of its most beautiful spaces is the wonderful Sefton Park surrounded by beautiful Victorian mansions. With stunning scenery and large lake, the park is a popular place for the fitness fanatics of the city to work out, to jog or take part in a group class on one of the many fields. With its large outdoor spaces, the park also plays host to some of the city’s largest events including the Liverpool International Music Festival.
For those who enjoy something a little quieter, the Festival Gardens, once home to the International Garden Festival is a delightfully peaceful place to visit for a walk around its various attractions or to enjoy a spot of yoga under the oriental pagoda that looks out onto the lake.
Take advantage of Liverpool’s central maritime location at the Otterspool Promenade, where you can enjoy cycling along the banks of the River Mersey on a sunny evening. Why not venture into the Otterspool Adventure Centre? A great place for children to enjoy a maze, quad bikes, bouncing pillow and delicious ice cream in their café. For the adventure-loving adults in the family, Aigburth is home to Liverpool Cricket Club, where guests can join a range of sports including cricket, squash, rugby and lacrosse.
Public Transport
Your local train station is Aigburth Railway Station
Aigburth Railway Station to Liverpool Central - journey time around 10 Minutes
Aigburth Railway Station to Moorfields - journey time around 5 Minutes
Aigburth Railway Station to Southport - journey time around 40 Minutes
Bus
There are two buses which pass through Woolton including the number 82 and 82d
Woolton to Liverpool - journey time around 20-30 Minutes
Schools
St. Margaret’s Church of England Academy based on Aigburth Road is considered to be one of the best schools in the area. Exclusively for young men, the secondary school has recently been voted as ‘outstanding’ in the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools Report.
Located in the beautiful Sefton Park, St. Hilda’s Church of England High School is the only co-educational Church of England high school in Liverpool, making it a popular choice for families across the city. In GCSE, the school is above the national average in Mathematics, English Language and English Literature, with over half the students gaining at least 1 A* or A grade at GCSE.
Hidden away from the busy Aigburth Road is the beautiful IM Marsh Campus, part of the Liverpool John Moores University Campus and home to the School of Education, Leisure and Sport Studies and the School of Teacher Education and Professional Learning.