L16 2AE is a safe, established residential area on Sycamore Way, 0.9km from Court Hey in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within Roby ward and the Knowsley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in L16, L16 2AE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k.
Census 2021 statistics for L16 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00032821 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYCAMORE WAY, L16 2AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE WAY, L16 2AE.
419
40
£ 46,700 /yr
56%
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
L16 2AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 2AE. The average age is 39.9. 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
Detached
£ 312,995
16 sales · Mean £ 319,870
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L16 2AE has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Childwall Valley Primary School
St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School
Hope School
Childwall Abbey School
Gateacre School
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
Belle Vale Community Primary School
Malvern Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Wendys Outside Catering0.8 km
- Espositos0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Home Bargains0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Jade Garden0.5 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Chesters Chicken0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Rimmer News0.8 km
- M P Food & Wine0.5 km
- Onestop Bowring Park0.8 km
- Grand Newsagents0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bowring Park Hotel0.3 km
- St Paschal Baylon R C Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Roby1.4 km
- Broad Green1.8 km
- Huyton2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Craighurst Road0.3 km
- Sarum Road0.3 km
- Sandbrook Road0.3 km
- Sandbrook Road0.3 km
- Craighurst Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: L162AE · Data under Open Government Licence