L16 1JF is a safe, established residential area on Bentham Drive, 0.6km from Childwall in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Childwall ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
For families considering a move, L16 1JF represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for L16 1JF are sourced from Output Area E00176677 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTHAM DRIVE, L16 1JF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTHAM DRIVE, L16 1JF.
299
42
£ 49,700 /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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates L16 1JF — age 42, 88% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L16 1JF. The average age is 42.4. 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
£ 150,000
2 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L16 1JF has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rudston Primary School
St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School
Childwall Abbey School
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Childwall Valley Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Malvern Primary School
King David Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Broadgreen Local0.9 km
- Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.1 km
- Everydayz0.6 km
- Fiveways Convenience Store0.8 km
- Ideal Choices Convenience store0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Pac Lunch0.8 km
- Turnpike Tavern0.7 km
- Boss Burgers0.8 km
- Calisa0.8 km
- Canton Palace0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Fiveways Pizza & Chicken0.8 km
- Chung Ku0.8 km
- Zara's Hub0.8 km
- Abbey Friar0.8 km
- Ma Nourriture0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Broadgreen Conservative Club1.0 km
- C A D W A Social Club0.5 km
- St Paschal Baylon R C Club0.8 km
- Roby Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Supermarket0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Broad Green0.8 km
- Roby2.2 km
- Wavertree Technology Park2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Barnham Drive0.2 km
- Bentham Drive0.2 km
- Bentham Drive0.2 km
- Score Lane0.2 km
- Score Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L161JF · Data under Open Government Licence