L2 2ER is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.6km from Bevington Bush in Liverpool. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
The people who live in L2 2ER are typical of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The predominance of young residents (average age 21) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover.
Safety: Crime rates are high (270 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for L2 2ER are sourced from Output Area E00182962 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
L2 2ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L2 2ER.
1,805
21
£ 40,300 /yr
3%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L2 2ER falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
94% of homes in L2 2ER are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L2 2ER. The average age is 20.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L2 2ER are high at 270 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
The Trinity Catholic Academy
Millstead School
Pleasant Street Primary School
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Faith Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Lindt0.8 km
- The Kiosk0.5 km
- ADMIRAL CASINO0.6 km
- American Candy Empire LTD0.7 km
- + 75 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Shankly Hotel0.4 km
- Britannia Adelphi Hotel1.0 km
- Salvation Army Ann Fowler Hostel0.8 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
99 nearby- Flanagans Apple0.5 km
- Legends Liverpool0.5 km
- Poste House0.3 km
- Beauty Bazaar Harvey Nichols0.8 km
- Dreamers0.4 km
- + 94 more
Restaurant, Cafe
260 nearby- 200 Degrees Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Arket0.7 km
- Ask Italian0.5 km
- Bean Coffee Roasters0.8 km
- Beehive0.7 km
- + 255 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco Clayton Square Express0.8 km
- Tesco Liverpool (4451)0.1 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Cocoa Desserts0.1 km
- Famous 80.4 km
- Millies Cookies0.6 km
- Pasta 510.5 km
- WRAP N ROLL0.5 km
- + 62 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorfields0.2 km
- James Street0.7 km
- Liverpool Lime Street0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Smithfield Street0.0 km
- Pickop Street0.1 km
- Cockspur Street West0.1 km
- Cockspur Street0.1 km
- Dale Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L22ER · Data under Open Government Licence