Sefton is a metropolitan borough in Merseyside positioned north of Liverpool, encompassing the coastal resort of Southport, the port of Bootle, and residential suburbs including Crosby, Formby, and Maghull within an area stretching from the Mersey to the Ribble estuary. This diverse borough features dramatic dune coastline, Victorian seaside heritage, and significant green space including the National Trust's Formby red squirrel reserve. The climate is temperate maritime with mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and strong coastal influences with fresh sea breezes and less frost than inland areas. Culturally, Sefton maintains distinct identities across its communities from Southport's elegant Victorian resort character (with its famous pier, Lord Street arcades, and flower shows) to Bootle's industrial docks heritage and Crosby's suburban appeal. The area preserves important heritage including Antony Gormley's 'Another Place' installation on Crosby beach (100 iron figures stretching into the sea), Formby's prehistoric footprints preserved in silt, and numerous listed buildings. Southport's annual air show and flower show attract visitors while the coastal dunes provide important wildlife habitat for red squirrels and natterjack toads. Sefton's communities range from affluent Formby to working-class Bootle, each with strong local identity. Boundary GIS data for Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, supporting coastal management, tourism development in Southport, and community planning across this diverse Merseyside borough.

📍 Administrative boundary of sefton local authority district

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