Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

SHEPPARD AVENUE, L16 2LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPPARD AVENUE, L16 2LD.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: L16 2LD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.

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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

L16 2LD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 91% 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. Property prices are trending up 9.9% year-on-year.

home £189,461 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L16 2LD is a safe, established residential area on Sheppard Avenue, 0.6km from Bowring Park in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within Roby ward and the Knowsley constituency.

For families considering a move, L16 2LD represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k, up 9.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L16 2LD are sourced from Output Area E00032814 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L16 2LD. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 255,000

1 sales · Mean £ 255,000

Terraced

£ 178,500

10 sales · Mean £ 180,100

Semi-Detached

£ 182,000

12 sales · Mean £ 190,708

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

L16 2LD has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils0.6 km
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Childwall Valley Primary School

Good220 pupils0.7 km
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Hope School

Outstanding52 pupils1.2 km
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Malvern Primary School

Good483 pupils1.3 km
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Childwall Abbey School

Good162 pupils1.3 km
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Gateacre School

Requires Improvement1087 pupils1.3 km
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Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils1.3 km
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Blacklow Brow School

Good233 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Onestop Bowring Park0.6 km
  • Grand Newsagents0.8 km
  • Rimmer News0.6 km
  • M P Food & Wine0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • St Paschal Baylon R C Club0.4 km
  • Bowring Park Hotel0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Espositos0.7 km
  • Wendys Outside Catering0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Derby Lodge Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Roby1.1 km
  • Broad Green1.8 km
  • Huyton1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandbrook Road0.5 km
  • Sandbrook Road0.5 km