L16 1JN is a safe, established residential area on Bowland Avenue, 0.4km from Broadgreen in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Childwall ward and the Liverpool, Wavertree constituency.
For families considering a move, L16 1JN represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 89% 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: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 24.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L16 1JN are sourced from Output Area E00033362 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWLAND AVENUE, L16 1JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLAND AVENUE, L16 1JN.
275
39
£ 49,700 /yr
52%
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 1JN spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 24.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L16 1JN. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 152,000
5 sales · Mean £ 168,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L16 1JN has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rudston Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Malvern Primary School
St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School
Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College
Dixons Broadgreen Academy
Northway Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Roby Hotel0.7 km
- Broadgreen Conservative Club0.5 km
- C A D W A Social Club0.1 km
- The Rocket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Jackie's Sandwich Express0.4 km
- Sun Valley0.5 km
- Ma Nourriture0.9 km
- Fiveways Pizza & Chicken0.9 km
- Get Stuffed0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Roby News0.8 km
- Rocket News0.8 km
- Rocket Wines0.8 km
- PRM News & Wine0.9 km
- Broadgreen Local0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Espositos0.9 km
- Broadgreen Hospital (Broadoak Unit)0.8 km
- The Radiance Coffee Rooms0.5 km
- Wetherspoons The Fiveways1.0 km
- Pac Lunch0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Supermarket0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Broad Green0.3 km
- Wavertree Technology Park2.2 km
- Roby2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Staniforth Place0.1 km
- Rocky Lane0.1 km
- Broadgreen Station0.2 km
- Glendevon Road0.2 km
- Glendevon Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L161JN · Data under Open Government Licence