Take a quick walk around Liscard town centre and you’ll notice there’s almost as many betting shops as there are banks.
Along the Wallasey town’s main high street, there’s also a handful of amusement arcades offering slots and other casino games. Two pawn shops face across one another further down Liscard Way.
The town centre and these businesses suggest Liscard is a place where money leaves rather than stays. But the prevalence of bookmakers doesn't necessarily point to levels of wealth that can afford to be gambled away.
