Rice Lane is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L9 2BW is located in the Walton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rice Lane, Liverpool, L9 2BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L9 2BT, L9 8AP, L9 2BS, L9 8AA, L9 8AS, L9 2DR, L9 2BY, L9 3BX, L9 4RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L9 2BW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 49% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around L9 2BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.4% | 53.4% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 33.3% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 5.7% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 43.3% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 31% | 30.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 25.3% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 17.2% | 0.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 23.6% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.3% | 87% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
In this area, 90.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 90.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 90.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 66.7% | 46.2% | 20.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rice Lane was 139.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% higher than the Fazakerley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rice Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Fazakerley West and the 444th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 468 Rice Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2025-01-20 | £167,136 |
| 468 Rice Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2024-02-09 | £75,083 |
| 494 Rice Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2023-12-20 | £106,718 |
| 484 Rice Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-08-02 | £100,742 |
| 490 Rice Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-01-11 | £176,328 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 5,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist's Primary School Rice Lane , L9 2BW | - not rated | 1 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor Infant and Nursery School Park Vale Road , L9 2DG | - not rated | 181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery Brockenhurst Road , Walton L9 3BU | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rice Lane Junior School Brockenhurst Road , Walton L9 3BU | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rice Lane Infant and Nursery School Lynwood Road , L9 3AE | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | 2out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Technology & Applied Learning Specialist College Queen's Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 1,752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 2,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish View School 99 , Cavendish Drive L9 1NB | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundations for LIFE School Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fazakerley Open Air School Higher Lane , L9 7AG | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Thorn School Barlows Lane , Fazakerley L9 9EH | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edge @ Joey Orr's | 499 Rice Lane | 45 yd | |
| Krave King | 491 Rice Lane | 47 yd | |
| Tilda's Kitchen | 500 Rice Lane | 58 yd | |
| Baris Kebab House | 481 Rice Lane | 74 yd | |
| Citycafe Ltd | 29 Walton Vale | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Orrys | 499 Rice Lane | 45 yd | |
| The Windsor | 1 Walton Vale | 116 yd | |
| Orrell Park Ballroom | 6A Moss Lane | 190 yd | |
| The Vale Bar (Mo’s Bistro @81) | 81 Walton Vale | 361 yd | |
| Trinity Tennis Club | 25A Lynwood Road | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo Fish & Chips | 27 Orrell Lane | 206 yd | |
| Ranchers | 38 Walton Vale | 247 yd | |
| Chicken Barbecue | 49 Walton Vale | 249 yd | |
| The Little Chef | 58 Walton Vale | 313 yd | |
| Rio Bite | 9 Warbreck Avenue | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 24 Walton Vale | 268 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 14 Longmoor Lane | 533 yd | |
| Asda | Orrell Lane | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lawn Tennis Club 25A 25A LYNWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 388 yd |
| Rice Lane Recreation Ground RICE LANE | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Archbishop Beck Community Tennis Centre Crescent Road | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre | 517 yd |
| Jefferey Humble Field Track (Closed) Long Lane | athletics tracks | 700 yd |
| Hmp Liverpool HORNBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 715 yd |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 750 yd |
| Former St Augustines School Playing Field (Closed) Kingfield Road | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Leisure Time Sports Club (Closed) Orrell Lane | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Jacobs Sports And Social Club JACOBS SPORTS GROUND JACOBS SPORTS GROUND LONG LANE | grass pitches | 1,084 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.