The south Liverpool suburb of Aigburth has one of the best locations in the city

Situated between the picturesque bookends of Sefton Park to the north and the River Mersey to the south, the self-contained suburb of Aigburth is a firm favourite with Liverpool residents who want to be close to the city without actually living in the centre.Proximity to two of the city’s greatest assets is a huge plus point, but so too is the fact that if you don’t want to face the crowds and queues of Liverpool city there are enough local facilities to save you the bother. Lark Lane in the Sefton Park district is an all-in-one entertainment street with a choice of unique bars, restaurants and curiosity shops, and a great atmosphere to top it off.Aigburth Road, which runs the entire length of the suburb, is more traditional and has small, basic-needs shops including newsagents, cafes, off-licences, and a small branch of Tesco.The suburb splits into several sections: Aigburth; Aigburth Vale; Sefton Park; and Riverside Drive. St Michael’s Hamlet is often considered part of Aigburth although it is actually a separate area.