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L16 1JL

Christopher Close

Childwall

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Overview

Postcode L16 1JL is located in a major urban area, within the Childwall ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Broad Green area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broad Green is £55,395 per year. The nearest station is Broad Green, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Broad Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Broad Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Broad Green is £55,395 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from L16 1JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Broad Green near L16 1JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Broad Green located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L16 1JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Broad Green

N/A

Walking directions to Broad Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
6,035.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.93(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.41(-81%)
Public order
3.41(-66%)
Vehicle crime
2.84(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.84(-68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
88.67%
African
6
1.94%
Arab
5
1.62%
Pakistani
4
1.29%
Irish
4
1.29%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
46.89%
No qualifications
39
16.18%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.22%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
45.8%
Owns outright
59
45.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.58%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Shared ownership
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Childwall

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £410K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Childwall area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Childwall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£460,000£325
Semi-Detached87£316,000£316
Terraced14£261,000£284
Flats3£172,000£254

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Childwall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Childwall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,475£122,500£192,000£165,000
2017£296,750£214,250£177,500
2018£320,000£130,000£217,500£180,000
2019£282,500£123,500£233,000£185,500
2020£287,500£123,000£243,000£180,000
2021£325,000£141,000£265,000£230,000
2022£478,500£160,000£293,500£247,000
2023£380,000£160,000£287,500£276,000
2024£425,000£239,375£283,500£262,000
2025£427,500£166,000£317,000£282,000
2026£470,000£375,000£264,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Childwall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Childwall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£158£212£207
2017£241£216£216
2018£265£161£227£190
2019£233£155£242£210
2020£251£197£243£216
2021£290£167£254£245
2022£327£225£297£257
2023£326£215£293£271
2024£324£214£296£245
2025£355£225£313£297
2026£293£348£316£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Childwall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Childwall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L16 1JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L16 1JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202517, Christopher Close, Liverpool, L16 1JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
27 Feb 202623, Bentham Drive, Liverpool, L16 1JESemi-DetachedFreehold£264,000
16 Jun 202549, Bentham Drive, Liverpool, L16 1JESemi-DetachedLeasehold£280,000
30 May 202521, Bentham Drive, Liverpool, L16 1JESemi-DetachedLeasehold£255,000
12 Dec 202537, Rocky Lane, Liverpool, L16 1JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£341,000

Schools

In the L16 1JL postcode area, located within Broad Green, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L16 1JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRudston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChrist The King Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryChildwall Sports & Science AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L16 1JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L16 1JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miShell Select44 Queens Drive, Liverpool, L15 7NEWalking directions to Shell Select
0.3 miCo-op FoodBentham Drive, Liverpool, L16 1JFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miFiveways Discount Store9 Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool, L16 4PBWalking directions to Fiveways Discount Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).

Band A£1,698
Band B£1,981
Band C£2,264
Band D£2,546
Band E£3,112
Band F£3,678
Band G£4,244
Band H£5,093

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L16 1JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mike Storey

Childwall - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Pat Moloney

Childwall - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Paula Barker

Liverpool Wavertree - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool WavertreeE14001340
WardChildwallE05015286
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Broad GreenE02001380
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 034BE01006576
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L16 1JL

Is L16 1JL (Broad Green) safe?

The area around L16 1JL records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L16 1JL?

The median sale price around L16 1JL in Broad Green is £315,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L16 1JL?

There are 16 schools close to L16 1JL, including Rudston Primary School (Good), Christ The King Catholic Primary School (Good) and Childwall Sports & Science Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L16 1JL?

The closest station to L16 1JL is Broad Green, about 417 m away.

How deprived is the area around L16 1JL?

L16 1JL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,643 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L16 1JL (Broad Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree covering L16 1JL is Paula Barker (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mike Storey (Liberal Democrats) and Pat Moloney (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.