L16 1JA is a safe, established residential area on Rocky Lane, 0.4km from Wavertree Nook in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Childwall ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in L16, L16 1JA offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £438k.
Census 2021 statistics for L16 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00033364 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROCKY LANE, L16 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCKY LANE, L16 1JA.
363
43
£ 47,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L16 1JA spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £438k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L16 1JA. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
7 sales · Mean £ 328,285
Terraced
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L16 1JA has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Rudston Primary School
Northway Primary and Nursery School
King David High School
King David Primary School
Dixons Broadgreen Academy
Mosspits Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Mersey Care Nhs Trust1.0 km
- Broadgreen Hospital (Broadoak Unit)1.0 km
- The Radiance Coffee Rooms0.7 km
- Wetherspoons The Fiveways0.6 km
- Khalisa0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Jackie's Sandwich Express0.9 km
- Sun Valley0.7 km
- Zara's Hub1.0 km
- Abbey Friar1.0 km
- Ma Nourriture0.5 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Morrisons daily0.9 km
- Rocket News0.6 km
- Rocket Wines0.6 km
- PRM0.6 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Broadgreen Conservative Club0.7 km
- C A D W A Social Club0.5 km
- The Rocket0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Supermarket0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Broad Green0.6 km
- Wavertree Technology Park1.8 km
- Mossley Hill2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Drive0.1 km
- Rocky Lane0.1 km
- Score Lane0.2 km
- Thingwall Road0.2 km
- Field Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L161JA · Data under Open Government Licence