Grassendale was made into an ecclesiastical parish in 1855 following the opening of St Mary's Church in August 1853.

The Roman Catholic church of St. Austin, served by the English Benedictines, opened in 1838.

[1] Grassendale is an almost entirely residential suburb which consists of large, detached 19th century villas.

[2] Among the residences, is Grassendale House, with 20 acres of land, the property of George Hargreaves, Esq., who is also owner of Beach Lawn, occupied by W.J.

Cressington railway station is located in the centre of the district, providing Northern Line (Merseyrail) services to Liverpool and Southport.