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L16 2LU

Chorlton Close

Childwall

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Detailed insights for L16 2LU

Overview

Postcode L16 2LU is located in a major urban area, within the Childwall area of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Childwall East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.2 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 Childwall East is £58,247 per year. The median sale price in Childwall is £307,500 (around £321 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £255,625 and £410,000. The nearest station is Broad Green, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Court Hey Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Childwall East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,919 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Childwall East has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Childwall East is £58,247 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from L16 2LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Childwall East near L16 2LU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L16 2LU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Broad Green

N/A

Walking directions to Broad Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L16 2LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCourt Hey ParkLargeWalking directions to Court Hey Park
0.4 miScore Lane GardenMediumWalking directions to Score Lane Garden

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
4,803.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.7(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.61(-15%)
Vehicle crime
5.33(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.04(-83%)
Other crime
2.28(-8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
285
92.83%
Chinese
7
2.28%
Bangladeshi
5
1.63%
Other White
5
1.63%
Indian
3
0.98%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
34.22%
No qualifications
50
19.01%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
51.2%
Owns with a mortgage
50
40%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4%
Other social rented
4
3.2%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.6%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Childwall

Median price: £307,500
Price per sq ft: £321
Sales (last 12 months): 106
Typical range (middle 50%): £256K – £410K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 (about £321 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£332
Semi-Detached78£310,000£324
Flats5£233,000£254
Terraced11£216,000£268

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£430,000£166,000£315,000£283,500
2026£472,500£240,000£290,000£195,000
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£346£225£311£297
2026£310£348£329£259
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L16 2LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L16 2LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 20263, Chorlton Close, Liverpool, L16 2LUFlatsLeasehold£240,000
27 Apr 202693, Chelwood Avenue, Liverpool, L16 2LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
20 Jun 202569, Chelwood Avenue, Liverpool, L16 2LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
20 Jun 202569, Chelwood Avenue, Liverpool, L16 2LLTerracedLeasehold£370,000
13 Mar 202652, Thornton Road, Liverpool, L16 2LSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£257,500

Schools

In the L16 2LU postcode area, located within Childwall East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L16 2LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMalvern Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryChildwall Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L16 2LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L16 2LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlLiverpool, L16 2LWWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miCo-op FoodBentham Drive, Liverpool, L16 1JFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miOne Stop2-4 Rimmer Avenue, Liverpool, L16 2NGWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district.

Band A£1,782
Band B£2,079
Band C£2,377
Band D£2,674
Band E£3,268
Band F£3,862
Band G£4,456
Band H£5,347

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 2LU, 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

Maria Eagle

Liverpool Garston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool GarstonE14001337
WardChildwallE05015286
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Childwall EastE02001382
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 036DE01006773
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L16 2LU

Is L16 2LU (Childwall East) safe?

The area around L16 2LU 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L16 2LU?

The median sale price around L16 2LU in Childwall is £307,500 (about £321 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L16 2LU?

There are 12 schools close to L16 2LU, including St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School (Good), Malvern Primary School (Good) and Childwall Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L16 2LU?

The closest station to L16 2LU is Broad Green, about 1,034 m away.

How deprived is the area around L16 2LU?

L16 2LU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,919 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L16 2LU (Childwall East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Garston covering L16 2LU is Maria Eagle (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).

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