Postcode L16 2LU is located in a major urban area, within the Childwall ward 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 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.
Childwall East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,445 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Childwall East has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Childwall East is £58,247 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from L16 2LU.
Childwall East near L16 2LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Broad Green located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Broad Green | N/A | Walking directions to Broad Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Court Hey Park | Large | Walking directions to Court Hey Park |
| 0.4 mi | Score Lane Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Score Lane Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £460,000 | £325 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £316,000 | £316 |
| Terraced | 14 | £261,000 | £284 |
| Flats | 3 | £172,000 | £254 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L16 2LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | 93, Chelwood Avenue, Liverpool, L16 2LL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 69, Chelwood Avenue, Liverpool, L16 2LL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 69, Chelwood Avenue, Liverpool, L16 2LL | Terraced | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 44, Thornton Road, Liverpool, L16 2LS | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 12, Eastham Close, Liverpool, L16 2LT | Terraced | Leasehold | £290,000 |
In the L16 2LU postcode area, located within Childwall East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L16 2LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Liverpool, L16 2LW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Bentham Drive, Liverpool, L16 1JF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 2-4 Rimmer Avenue, Liverpool, L16 2NG | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L16 2LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mike Storey
Childwall - Elected 4 May 2023
Pat Moloney
Childwall - Elected 4 May 2023
Maria Eagle
Liverpool Garston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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.
The median sale price around L16 2LU in Childwall East is £315,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
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.
The closest station to L16 2LU is Broad Green, about 1,034 m away.
L16 2LU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,445 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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).
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.