Dovecot, Liverpool

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Dovecot
Location within Merseyside
OS grid reference SJ412915
Metropolitan borough
Metropolitan county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town LIVERPOOL
Postcode district L14
Dialling code 0151
Police Merseyside
Fire Merseyside
Ambulance North West
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Merseyside
53°25′01″N2°53′06″W / 53.417°N 2.885°W / 53.417; -2.885 Coordinates: 53°25′01″N2°53′06″W / 53.417°N 2.885°W / 53.417; -2.885

Dovecot is a district of Liverpool, England, on the eastern edge of the city bordered by Knotty Ash, West Derby, Broadgreen and Roby. The area is part of the Knotty Ash ward of Liverpool City Council.

Description

Dovecot is a small district composed primarily of 20th century townhouses, usually large in size. There are a number of more desirable semi-detached houses on the border with Knotty Ash. The main attraction of the area is Dovecot Park, one of Liverpool's many public parks.

Transport

The closest railway station is Broad Green, which offers regular services to Liverpool city centre, Manchester, Wigan, and St Helens.


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