Speke Merseyside Map

About Speke

Speke, a substantial suburban expanse in Merseyside's Liverpool district, holds a quiet dignity. It lies 7.9 km north-north-east of Ellesmere Port (from Ellesmere Port: bearing 22°T, OS grid SJ 428 833), and is situated west-north-west of Hale village. The River Mersey forms a significant boundary to the south and east, its waters reflecting the often-grey skies of the North West, lending a certain contemplative mood to the landscape. Historically, Speke has been associated with agricultural lands and, more recently, with significant industrial development, most notably the former Speke Hall and its surrounding estate which whispers tales of a richer past. Today, the area blends residential areas with pockets of green space, where the air, particularly after a spring rain, carries the fresh scent of damp earth and distant sea. The quality of light here can be remarkably soft, washing over the rooftops and the occasional mature tree with a gentle, almost Vermeer-like glow.

About This Speke Map Page

Explore Speke, Merseyside, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.343631, -2.859484. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.