Moss Lane is in Orrell Park, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L9 8AN is located in the Orrell Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moss Lane, Orrell Park, Liverpool, L9 8AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L9 8AE, L9 8BH, L9 8BS, L9 8BT, L9 8AQ, L9 8DE, L9 3BW, L9 8AL, L9 3BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L9 8AN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 57% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 43% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 8AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 42% | 49.8% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 34.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 49.7% | 50.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 25.9% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 18.7% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 17.1% | 3.1% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.1% | 14.2% | -9.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 19.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 22% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 96.6% | 92.2% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 98% | 91.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 91.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 69.7% | 46.2% | 23.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moss Lane was 179.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% higher than the Fazakerley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moss Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Fazakerley West and the 324th highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66A Moss Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-08-29 | £115,655 |
| 68 Moss Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2021-03-05 | £144,470 |
| 68B Moss Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2021-03-05 | £144,470 |
| 66A Moss Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-03-06 | £163,003 |
| 60A Moss Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,610 | 2019-07-26 | £62,042 |
L9 8AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sand Dunes Nursery School Caradoc Road , Seaforth L21 4NB | - not rated | 3,045 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 | 4,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lane Infant and Nursery School Lynwood Road , L9 3AE | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist's Primary School Rice Lane , L9 2BW | - not rated | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery Brockenhurst Road , Walton L9 3BU | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rice Lane Junior School Brockenhurst Road , Walton L9 3BU | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor Infant and Nursery School Park Vale Road , L9 2DG | - not rated | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George of England Specialist Engineering College Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations for LIFE School Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 , Cavendish Drive L9 1NB | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Motiv8 School Gordon Centre, Brecon Avenue , L30 1RQ | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fazakerley Open Air School Higher Lane , L9 7AG | - not rated | 2,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffet Bar | 68B Moss Lane | 4 yd | |
| Sue’s kitchen | 79 - 81 Moss Lane | 33 yd | |
| Turkiz | 105 Moss Lane | 84 yd | |
| L'aabelle Pizza | 115 Moss Lane | 126 yd | |
| Orrell & Hardys | 89 Orrell Lane | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vons bar | 76 Moss Lane | 47 yd | |
| The Cuckoo | 123 - 127 Moss Lane | 161 yd | |
| Orrell Park Ballroom | 6A Moss Lane | 421 yd | |
| Trinity Tennis Club | 25A Lynwood Road | 513 yd | |
| The Windsor | 1 Walton Vale | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayers | 70 Moss Lane | 26 yd | |
| Fongs Fish & Chip Shop | 89 Moss Lane | 39 yd | |
| Rizo Pizza | 80 Moss Lane | 64 yd | |
| Orrell Tandoori | 67 Moss Lane | 74 yd | |
| KC Fish and Chips | 109 Moss Lane | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Orrell Lane | 420 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 24 Walton Vale | 683 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 14 Longmoor Lane | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Former St Augustines School Playing Field (Closed) Kingfield Road | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Leisure Time Sports Club (Closed) Orrell Lane | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Trinity Lawn Tennis Club 25A 25A LYNWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 514 yd |
| Hmp Liverpool HORNBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 664 yd |
| Rice Lane Recreation Ground RICE LANE | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Archbishop Beck Community Tennis Centre Crescent Road | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre | 1,093 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.