L16 1JL is a safe, established residential area on Christopher Close, 0.5km from Broadgreen in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Childwall ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 14.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L16 1JL are sourced from Output Area E00033320 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHRISTOPHER CLOSE, L16 1JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRISTOPHER CLOSE, L16 1JL.
307
42
£ 47,600 /yr
47%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L16 1JL spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L16 1JL. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 227,500
12 sales · Mean £ 215,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L16 1JL has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rudston Primary School
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Northway Primary and Nursery School
King David Primary School
King David High School
Dixons Broadgreen Academy
Childwall Abbey School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Jackie's Sandwich Express0.7 km
- Sun Valley0.5 km
- Zara's Hub0.9 km
- Fiveways Pizza & Chicken0.6 km
- Get Stuffed0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Morrisons daily0.9 km
- Broadgreen Local0.5 km
- Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
- Everydayz0.6 km
- Rocket News0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Pac Lunch0.6 km
- Turnpike Tavern0.3 km
- Broadgreen Hospital (Broadoak Unit)0.9 km
- The Radiance Coffee Rooms0.5 km
- Wetherspoons The Fiveways0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Broadgreen Conservative Club0.6 km
- C A D W A Social Club0.2 km
- The Rocket0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Supermarket0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Broad Green0.4 km
- Wavertree Technology Park2.0 km
- Roby2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Glendevon Road0.1 km
- Score Lane0.1 km
- Glendevon Road0.2 km
- Queens Drive0.2 km
- Staniforth Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L161JL · Data under Open Government Licence