L17 2BJ is a safe, established residential area on Bethel Grove, 0.9km from Sefton Park in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Greenbank ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L17 2BJ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L17 2BJ are sourced from Output Area E00176613 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BETHEL GROVE, L17 2BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BETHEL GROVE, L17 2BJ.
143
31
£ 30,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
L17 2BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L17 2BJ. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 189,000
16 sales · Mean £ 197,593
Flat
£ 125,000
29 sales · Mean £ 128,865
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L17 2BJ has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
St Hilda's Church of England High School
Lawrence Community Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Chatham Place Nursery School
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Late Night Shop0.2 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Butchers Shop1.0 km
- Klassics0.6 km
- Mini Universe1.0 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Aden Restaurant0.5 km
- Basha Restaurant0.2 km
- Choco dado0.2 km
- Greek Taverna0.7 km
- JerkDrum0.7 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Co-Operative Retail Services0.6 km
- Onestop Lawrence Road Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Anna Jungs Fish & Chips0.7 km
- DeNiros0.2 km
- Lau's Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Love Kimchi0.1 km
- Millenium Munchies0.8 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Mountford0.7 km
- The Whitechapel Centre Hostel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Dirty Nellies0.6 km
- Handymans Supermarket0.5 km
- The Ashdale0.7 km
- Craft Taproom0.2 km
- Franks0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Edge Hill1.4 km
- Wavertree Technology Park1.7 km
- Mossley Hill2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington Avenue0.2 km
- Blantyre Road0.2 km
- Arundel Avenue0.2 km
- Smithdown Road0.2 km
- Halkyn Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L172BJ · Data under Open Government Licence