It is located to the south of the city, bordered by Dingle, Aigburth and Mossley Hill.

During the Georgian and Victoria era, St Michael's was a very wealthy parish, reflecting the wealth of the city of Liverpool.

St Michael's Hamlet was designated a conservation area on 12 December 1968.

The area is served by St Michaels railway station on Merseyrail's Northern Line.

Regular trains depart for Liverpool city centre, Southport and Hunts Cross.