Postcode L2 2BS is located in a major urban area, within the City Centre North ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Central & Islington area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 163.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central & Islington is £56,113 per year. The nearest station is Moorfields, about 0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Chavasse Park.
Central & Islington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,802 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Central & Islington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central & Islington is £56,113 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from L2 2BS.
Central & Islington near L2 2BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moorfields located about 0 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Moorfields | N/A | Walking directions to Moorfields |
| 0.3 mi | Liverpool James Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool James Street |
| 0.5 mi | Liverpool Lime Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chavasse Park | Small | Walking directions to Chavasse Park |
| 0.3 mi | St John's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St John's Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Ukrainian Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Ukrainian Meadow |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £192 per square foot) in City Centre North area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 95 | £130,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £122,495 |
| 2017 | £131,857 |
| 2018 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £99,975 |
| 2021 | £127,500 |
| 2022 | £134,500 |
| 2023 | £123,750 |
| 2024 | £124,250 |
| 2025 | £127,000 |
| 2026 | £135,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £228 |
| 2017 | £239 |
| 2018 | £250 |
| 2019 | £257 |
| 2020 | £242 |
| 2021 | £209 |
| 2022 | £215 |
| 2023 | £226 |
| 2024 | £205 |
| 2025 | £198 |
| 2026 | £183 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L2 2BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | Apartment 220, 2, Moorfields, Liverpool, L2 2BS | Flats | Leasehold | £37,500 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Apartment 118, 2, Moorfields, Liverpool, L2 2BS | Flats | Leasehold | £37,500 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Apartment 221, 2, Moorfields, Liverpool, L2 2BS | Flats | Leasehold | £37,500 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Apartment 103, 2, Moorfields, Liverpool, L2 2BS | Flats | Leasehold | £27,000 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | Apartment 131, 2, Moorfields, Liverpool, L2 2BS | Flats | Leasehold | £35,000 |
In the L2 2BS postcode area, located within Central & Islington, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L2 2BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 57 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2HJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | Your Local | 31A Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2HF | Walking directions to Your Local |
| 0.2 mi | GoLocalExtra | Hatton Garden, Liverpool, L3 2AF | Walking directions to GoLocalExtra |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Great Crosshall Street, Liverpool, L3 2AP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L2 2BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christine Banks
City Centre North - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Small
City Centre North - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L2 2BS records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, drugs and shoplifting.
The median sale price around L2 2BS in Central & Islington is £130,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to L2 2BS, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good), St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and The City of Liverpool College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L2 2BS is Moorfields, about 45 m away.
L2 2BS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,802 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L2 2BS is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christine Banks (Labour Party) and Nick Small (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.