Map & location
Overview
L17 0AN sits in the Mossley Hill neighbourhood of south Liverpool, one of the city's most sought-after residential areas. The postcode is close to the leafy streets that fan out between Sefton Park to the north-west and the popular retail and café strip of Allerton Road to the south-east. Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semi-detached villas characterise the local streetscape, giving the neighbourhood a distinctly settled, family-friendly feel.
Residents benefit from excellent green space — Sefton Park, a Grade I listed landscape with its famous Palm House, is within easy reach — as well as an array of independent restaurants, bars and shops along Allerton Road and Lark Lane. The area falls within the Liverpool City Council authority and the Liverpool Wavertree parliamentary constituency, and enjoys strong public transport connections into Liverpool city centre and beyond.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £287,500, around 5% above the wider L17 district average of £273,100 (HM Land Registry, 216 recent sales).
Getting here
L17 0AN is well served by local bus routes connecting the neighbourhood to Liverpool city centre, Allerton and Garston. Several bus stops on Aigburth Road and Mossley Hill Drive provide frequent daytime services. The area is also popular with cyclists, with relatively flat roads and the Sefton Park perimeter offering pleasant off-road cycling. Drivers are approximately 3–4 miles from Liverpool city centre via Ullet Road or Aigburth Road, with the M62 and M57 motorways accessible within 20–30 minutes. Parking is generally on-street in the surrounding residential roads.
What it's famous for
Mossley Hill is known for its handsome Victorian and Edwardian architecture, attractive tree-lined avenues and its proximity to Sefton Park — one of Liverpool's most celebrated public parks and a venue for the annual Liverpool International Music Festival. The neighbouring bohemian enclave of Lark Lane, just minutes away, is celebrated for its independent cafés, restaurants and a lively street market. Mossley Hill has long been considered one of Liverpool's most desirable residential addresses, attracting families and professionals drawn by its green spaces and community atmosphere.
Services & facilities
Provides refuse, planning, highways and social services for this postcode
Served by Royal Mail's Liverpool south delivery office
Policed by Merseyside Police, South Liverpool Neighbourhood Team
Nearest fire station covers Allerton and Mossley Hill areas
Tourist attractions
Victorian Grade I listed park with ornamental lake and Palm House
~0.5 milesRestored Victorian glasshouse hosting events and exhibitions
~0.6 milesBohemian street of independent cafés, bars and a weekly market
~0.4 milesPopular local high street with independent shops and restaurants
~0.7 milesLocal park with sports pitches and green open space
~0.3 milesLiverpool's world-class museums are a short bus or drive away
~4 milesGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
L170BY · 0151 7271155
~350 mL175AR · 0151 7272440
~900 mL181HG · 0151 7333224
~1.4 kmPharmacies
L170BJ · 0151 7271522
~450 mL175AR · 01517 288823
~900 mL184QZ · 0151 7244152
~1.4 kmDentists
L179PW
~700 mL188AG
~900 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Sudley Primary School, is ~600 m away.
Community school
~600 mAcademy converter
~700 mAcademy sponsor led
~800 mCommunity special school
~800 mVoluntary aided school
~1.0 kmSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Mix of boutiques, cafés and specialty food shops
Cluster of independent dining and drinking venues
Small professional and financial services firms nearby
Several agents active in Mossley Hill's competitive market
Gyms & leisure
Cycling, jogging and open-air events in a Victorian landscape
~0.5 milesLocal athletics and running club based in south Liverpool
~0.5 milesCouncil-run gym and swimming pool facility
~1.5 milesPopular independent pubs and wine bars on Lark Lane
~0.4 milesCafé within the park for post-walk refreshments
~0.5 milesService providers
Cable broadband available across much of south Liverpool
FTTP and FTTC services available in L17
Water and wastewater services for this postcode
Gas and electricity network operator for the area
Residential & community
Characterful period terraces dominate Mossley Hill's streetscape
Spacious Edwardian semis popular with families along tree-lined avenues
Period conversions common, often in large detached houses
Avenues such as Mossley Hill Drive are notably green and quiet
Transport
Train & Tube
Mossley Hill Rail Station
Mossley Hill
Aigburth Rail Station
Aigburth
Lark Lane
Sefton Park
West Allerton Rail Station
Allerton
Bus stops
Aigburth Road stops
Frequent services into Liverpool city centre and south to Garston
Ullet Road stops
Services connecting Sefton Park area with city centre
Cycle hire
Sefton Park Perimeter Path
Off-road cycling around the park's 235-acre grounds
Liverpool Cycling Network
Signed on-road cycle routes connect Mossley Hill to the city centre
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Sefton Park Car Park EV Points
Public EV charging near Sefton Park entrance
Defibrillators
Mossley Hill Community Defibrillator
Publicly accessible AED registered with local ambulance service
Postboxes & Post Office
Allerton Road Post Office
Full post office services on Allerton Road
Fuel stations
Aigburth Road Petrol Station
Forecourt fuel and convenience store on Aigburth Road
Places of worship
Victorian parish church at the heart of Mossley Hill
~0.4 milesCatholic parish serving south Liverpool communities
~0.8 milesActive Methodist congregation with community events
~0.5 milesMosque serving Muslim communities in south Liverpool
~1.2 milesCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs close to the national average (69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
202 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the more deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,385.
Housing & utilities
Mossley Hill has above-average rates of owner-occupation for Liverpool
Most homes are Victorian or Edwardian, many with original features
Strong and consistent demand keeps this one of Liverpool's priciest wards
Air quality & noise
One of England's finest Victorian parks is within half a mile
South Liverpool residential areas typically record lower pollution levels
Mossley Hill sits on higher ground with generally low flood risk
Tree-lined streets away from main roads are notably peaceful
FAQs
Where exactly is the L17 0AN postcode?
L17 0AN is located in the Mossley Hill ward of south Liverpool, close to the junction of Mossley Hill Drive and streets leading towards Sefton Park and Allerton Road.
What is Mossley Hill like as a place to live?
Mossley Hill is widely regarded as one of Liverpool's most desirable residential areas, characterised by handsome Victorian and Edwardian housing, tree-lined streets, excellent green space including Sefton Park, and a strong community feel with independent shops on Lark Lane and Allerton Road nearby.
Which council covers L17 0AN?
L17 0AN falls within Liverpool City Council, which provides local authority services including waste collection, planning, highways and social care.
Which parliamentary constituency is L17 0AN in?
This postcode is in the Liverpool Wavertree parliamentary constituency.
What schools are near L17 0AN?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the Mossley Hill area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, complete with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What parks and green spaces are near L17 0AN?
Sefton Park, a Grade I listed Victorian landscape with an ornamental lake and the famous Palm House, is approximately half a mile away. Mossley Hill Recreation Ground provides local sports pitches and open space even closer to the postcode.
What bus services are available from L17 0AN?
Aigburth Road, within about 0.2 miles, is served by several Merseytravel bus routes (including the 75, 76, 80 and 82) running frequently into Liverpool city centre and south towards Garston and Speke.
Is L17 0AN in a flood risk area?
Mossley Hill sits on relatively elevated ground in south Liverpool and is generally considered to be at low risk of flooding, though residents should check the Environment Agency's official flood risk checker for the most up-to-date assessment.
Useful links
Official records and property listings for L17 0AN: