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.
SHEPPARD AVENUE, L16 2LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPPARD AVENUE, L16 2LD.
250
43
£ 46,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School
Childwall Valley Primary School
Hope School
Malvern Primary School
Childwall Abbey School
Gateacre School
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
Blacklow Brow School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Home Bargains0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jade Garden0.8 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Onestop Bowring Park0.6 km
- Grand Newsagents0.8 km
- Rimmer News0.6 km
- M P Food & Wine0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- St Paschal Baylon R C Club0.4 km
- Bowring Park Hotel0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Espositos0.7 km
- Wendys Outside Catering0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: L162LD · Data under Open Government Licence