L2 8RA is a well-regarded residential area on Rumford Street, 1.0km from Liverpool in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Liverpool, Riverside constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L2 8RA offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Liverpool.
Safety: Crime rates are high (461 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 50.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L2 8RA are sourced from Output Area E00182943 (shared with 209 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUMFORD STREET, L2 8RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUMFORD STREET, L2 8RA.
137
36
£ 45,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L2 8RA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
At 74% private renter occupancy, L2 8RA 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 down 50.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L2 8RA. The average age is 35.7. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 130,000
75 sales · Mean £ 136,632
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near L2 8RA are high at 461 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
Lipa Primary and High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- City News0.1 km
- J's News0.3 km
- S&S News0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Exchange East News0.2 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Crowne Plaza0.3 km
- Mercure Liverpool0.1 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
97 nearby- G Bar0.3 km
- Hummingbird Cocktail Bar0.2 km
- MANSION0.3 km
- Mathew Street Live0.4 km
- McGuffie's0.1 km
- + 92 more
Restaurant, Cafe
274 nearby- Bean0.4 km
- Bean Coffee & Cocktails0.4 km
- Bills0.6 km
- BoBo0.2 km
- Bold Street Coffee0.5 km
- + 269 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Lalitha Superstore1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco Clayton Square Express0.8 km
- Tesco Liverpool (4451)0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Listo Burrito0.2 km
- Marybone Takeaway0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.3 km
- Relish Grab and Go0.3 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 57 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- James Street0.3 km
- Moorfields0.3 km
- Liverpool Lime Street1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Fenwick Street0.1 km
- Liverpool James Street Rail Station0.1 km
- Water Street0.1 km
- Rumford Street0.1 km
- Water Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L28RA · Data under Open Government Licence