L2 2BS is a lively urban neighbourhood on Moorfields, 0.7km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L2 2BS offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 89% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (403 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £39k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L2 2BS are sourced from Output Area E00176686 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOORFIELDS, L2 2BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORFIELDS, L2 2BS.
360
29
£ 40,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 89% private renter occupancy, L2 2BS is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 12.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L2 2BS. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 136,969
176 sales · Mean £ 122,309
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L2 2BS are high at 403 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Pleasant Street Primary School
The Trinity Catholic Academy
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Millstead School
Lipa Primary and High School
Faith Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- City News0.4 km
- J's News0.0 km
- S&S News0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Exchange East News0.2 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Crowne Plaza0.6 km
- Mercure Liverpool0.4 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand0.5 km
- Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery0.2 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
123 nearby- G Bar0.1 km
- Hummingbird Cocktail Bar0.1 km
- MANSION0.1 km
- Mathew Street Live0.3 km
- McGuffie's0.3 km
- + 118 more
Restaurant, Cafe
307 nearby- Bean0.6 km
- Bean Coffee & Cocktails0.4 km
- Bills0.6 km
- BoBo0.3 km
- Bold Street Coffee0.5 km
- + 302 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco Clayton Square Express0.6 km
- Tesco Liverpool (4451)0.3 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
80 nearby- Listo Burrito0.2 km
- Marybone Takeaway0.3 km
- Pret A Manger0.3 km
- Relish Grab and Go0.4 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 75 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorfields0.0 km
- James Street0.5 km
- Liverpool Lime Street0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Moorefields0.0 km
- Moorfields Rail Station0.0 km
- Moorfields Rail Station0.0 km
- Moorfields Rail Station0.0 km
- Moorfields Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L22BS · Data under Open Government Licence