Located on the north coast of the Wirral Peninsula, it is approximately 2 mi (3.2 km) to the west of Wallasey.

[3] The name Leasowex comes from the Anglo-Saxon Leasowes or Meadow Pastures; its sand dunes are the largest such system on the Wirral.

Hardly any warmth escapes through the school's massively thick roof and walls covered with slabs of plastic foam.

In 1963, the Liverpool Echo reported that during the previous winter temperatures never dropped below 60 °F (16 °C), while in the summer it was cooler than the older part of the school.

[citation needed] Leasowe Castle may have been built for Ferdinando Stanley, 5th Earl of Derby[8] – a patron of Shakespeare – in 1593, possibly (though this is disputed) as an observation platform for the Wallasey races which took place on the sands in the 16th and 17th centuries, and which are regarded as a forerunner of the Derby races.

Ferdinando's brother William, the 6th Earl, was described as a noted sportsman and is remembered as a keen supporter of the Wallasey races.

Oak panelling from the Star Chamber and some made from the submerged forest along the coast were also installed;[11] however, these were removed in 1893.

It then became a tearoom for a period, but was unused before 1989, since when it has been the base for the ranger service of the North Wirral Coastal Park.

[17] The lighthouse is a Grade II listed building[18] and houses a visitor centre which is occasionally open to the public.

Margaret Beavan (1877–1931) was the driving force of the hospital, admired by all, she was known affectionately as the "Little Mother of Liverpool", also not quite as complimentary, the "Mighty Atom" and "Clever Beggar".

[34] Bus services in the area are operated primarily by Arriva North West, A2B Travel and Al's Coaches.

Routes connect Leasowe with nearby towns including Birkenhead, Hoylake and Wallasey; the 423 provides a regular service to Whitechapel, Liverpool.

[35] Leasowe is part of the Wallasey parliamentary constituency and represented by Angela Eagle MP.

The most recent local elections took place on 6 May 2021, with the ward being represented by three Labour Party councillors.