Ainsdale East

Ainsdale East sits on the Sefton coast just south of Southport, with the village centre and the shoreline both inside the ward. The area is centred on Ainsdale railway station, which provides a regular Merseyrail link to Southport and central Liverpool, and a compact high street with shops, cafés and local services. Housing here ranges from terraces and semi‑detached homes to pockets of newer development, and the road network connects quickly to the A565 toward the wider borough. Community facilities include a recreation ground and small local centres used by residents throughout the year.

To the west the built edge meets Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve, part of the Sefton Coast SSSI. Sand dunes, dune grassland and coastal habitats run along this stretch, with mapped paths that people use for walking, dog‑walking and birdwatching. Conservation designations shape how the shoreline is managed, so visitors and residents encounter both public access routes and areas set aside for habitat protection. The combination of rail access, village amenities and immediate dune frontage defines the character of Ainsdale East.