Moss Lane is in Orrell Park, Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L9 8AQ 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 8AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L9 8AG, L9 8AT, L9 8AY, L9 8AN, L9 8AZ, L9 3BP, L9 8BE, L9 8BD, L9 8AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L9 8AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 50.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 53.6% | 49.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 43.3% | 43.6% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 37.7% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 42.4% | 53.7% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 25.5% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.1% | 18.4% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 20% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 18.8% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 23.1% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 96% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.5% 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% | 97.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moss Lane was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Fazakerley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moss Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Fazakerley West and the 416th lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Moss Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2023-03-09 | £184,912 |
| 111 - 113 Moss Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2023-03-09 | £184,912 |
| Carlton Service Station Moss Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-01-19 | £118,836 |
| 99 Moss Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2020-08-28 | £108,336 |
| 95 Moss Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-10-25 | £152,996 |
L9 8AQ 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 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,149 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 | 4,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lane Primary School Brockenhurst Road , Walton L9 3BU | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School Kelly Drive , L20 9EB | 4out of 4 | 843 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Park Community Primary School Menai Road , L20 6PG | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor Community Primary School Hall Lane , L9 0EU | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Harris Drive , L20 6ED | 4out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Fernhill Road , L20 6AQ | 2out of 4 | 812 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 2out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Netherton Way , L30 2NA | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Savio Salesian College Netherton Way , L30 2NA | 1out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 1out of 4 | 1,785 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 | 2,532 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Academy Essex House , Bridle Road L30 4UE | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1NB | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peregrinate School 14 Swinderby Drive , Melling L31 1JW | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Park School Sterrix Lane , Litherland L21 0DB | 4out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkiz | 105 Moss Lane | 19 yd | |
| L'aabelle Pizza | 115 Moss Lane | 23 yd | |
| Sue’s kitchen | 79 - 81 Moss Lane | 99 yd | |
| Buffet Bar | 68B Moss Lane | 107 yd | |
| Tigers Lunch Box | 106 Northfield Road | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cuckoo | 123 - 127 Moss Lane | 58 yd | |
| Vons bar | 76 Moss Lane | 64 yd | |
| Orrell Park Ballroom | 6A Moss Lane | 517 yd | |
| Trinity Tennis Club | 25A Lynwood Road | 549 yd | |
| Joey Orrys | 499 Rice Lane | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KC Fish and Chips | 109 Moss Lane | 4 yd | |
| Rizo Pizza | 80 Moss Lane | 54 yd | |
| Fongs Fish & Chip Shop | 89 Moss Lane | 75 yd | |
| Sayers | 70 Moss Lane | 81 yd | |
| Orrell Tandoori | 67 Moss Lane | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Orrell Lane | 425 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 24 Walton Vale | 784 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express Supermarket, 14 Longmoor Lane | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Former St Augustines School Playing Field (Closed) Kingfield Road | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Leisure Time Sports Club (Closed) Orrell Lane | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Trinity Lawn Tennis Club 25A 25A LYNWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 550 yd |
| Hmp Liverpool HORNBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 648 yd |
| The Hawthorne'S Free School FERNHILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Rice Lane Recreation Ground RICE LANE | grass pitches | 964 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.