Smithdown Road to Bagot Street: A guide on where to live in Liverpool
As long as you’re not in Kensington, you’re OK
There’s a reason Liverpool was voted the cultural capital of Europe in 2008. Whether it’s our unrivalled nights out, the abundant shopping or the notoriety of Smithdown – our glorious city has it all.
From the thriving streets of Langdale to the silent streets of Kensington, where you live in second and third year will determine how fun your remaining years of uni will be.
THE ROADS YOU SHOULD BE LIVING ON
As you house hunt in Liverpool with your friends, you’ll be hit by a variety of thoughts and feelings: do I want to live in a fun area? How much work do I have to do next year to scrape a 2:1? Are my neighbours going to be friendly?
Here are the main roads all of you should consider living on in your second and third years:
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THEM
Smithdown Road
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Most roads on the list lead off Smithdown – it’s the heart of Liverpool’s student population. Even if you live on Ferndale, you still say you’re house is in Smithdown. Smithdown and its surrounding streets form a student empire of sorts, complete with ASDA, Aldi, and a myriad of takeaways (try Friends for a banging kebab with a naan made as you watch). It’s all you’ll ever need from your term time home.
Distance from the SJ: 31 minute walk
Distance from the high street: 16 minute walk
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Barrington Road
If you study a general degree like English or Business, you’ll feel out of place among all of the lawyers on Barrington. It’s one of the few roads with yellow-brick houses, which just makes it feel nicer. The yellow houses are complimented by Barrington’s reputation for luxurious banquets.
Distance from the SJ: 35 minute walk
Distance from the high street: 15 minute walk
Langdale Road
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From No.1 to No.89, most of the fun happens on Langdale. This road is a haven for those who want to avoid doing work at all costs and of course you can only get a contract if you can prove you own a non-ironic bucket hat.
Distance from the SJ: 39 minute walk
Distance from the high street: 18 minute walk
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Garmoyle Road
The street unites all students together in one drunken mess – walk down this street at night and you’ll bump into at least five groups of friends heading to a pre-drinks. It’s like Smithdown Road, but less noise and more lost heels and empty takeaway containers. The community cafe on the corner of Avondale is the quirkiest place around.
Distance from the SJ: 38 minute walk
Distance from the high street: 18 minute walk
Avondale Road
One of the least vibey places in Liverpool, if you choose to live on Avondale you’ve already cashed in your pension and have probably booked a package holiday to Tenerife for you and your marital partner of 50 years.
Distance from the SJ: 37 minute walk
Distance from the high street: 17 minute walk
Brookdale Road
The most average road on Smithdown. You probably wear a pale blue rain jacket and trainers circa 2005 when you walk to uni. You get books out the library to read for pleasure.
Distance from the SJ: 37 minute walk
Distance from the high street: 18 minute walk
Bagot Street
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What’s not to love, you’re really close to ALDI. Say hello to steak tartare and caviar, you’ve got a term of luxury ahead of you as you indulge in it’s bargain greatness.
Distance from the SJ: 31 minute walk
Distance from the high street: 17 minute walk
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Lidderdale Road
Langdale’s less cool little brother. Half the size and half as interesting. You’re just a wannabe.
Distance from the SJ: 40 minute walk
Distance from the high street: 18 minute walk
Arundel Avenue
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Distance from the SJ: 33 minute walk
Distance from the high street: 22 minute walk
Ullet Road
Ullet Road is a lot more peaceful than Smithdown, which is probably due to the number of pensioners residing in this area of town. Like Kensington, this road is far away from a lot of the fun because of its isolation from other students. Don’t worry though, one of the locals could lend you their mobility scooter to get to the fun in Smithdown.
Distance from the SJ: 32 minute walk
Distance from the high street: 31 minute walk
Borrowdale Road
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Borrowdale Road is the sparkling jewel in Smithdown’s crown. It’s not got the Hollywood name that freshers go on about, but it still has all of the glory with pres a regular feature of the street.
Distance from the SJ: 39 minute walk
Distance from the high street: 19 minute walk
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Kensington
Kensington is relatively quiet as it’s further away from pre-drinks. It is home to all of the essentials though – takeaways, shops and supermarkets. You’ll just have to accept that travelling to Smithdown will become the norm. Thank god for 24-hour buses.
Distance from the SJ: 16 minute walk
Distance from the the high street: 36 minute walk
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