L16 1JW is a safe, established residential area on Bowland Avenue, 0.7km 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 20.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L16 1JW are sourced from Output Area E00033362 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWLAND AVENUE, L16 1JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLAND AVENUE, L16 1JW.
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 1JW 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 down 20.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L16 1JW. 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
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
13 sales · Mean £ 231,138
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L16 1JW has low crime rates — 12 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
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Childwall Abbey School
Malvern Primary School
King David Primary School
King David High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Roby Hotel0.9 km
- Broadgreen Conservative Club0.7 km
- C A D W A Social Club0.2 km
- The Rocket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Jackie's Sandwich Express0.5 km
- Sun Valley0.2 km
- Zara's Hub0.9 km
- Abbey Friar0.9 km
- Ma Nourriture0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Morrisons daily0.9 km
- Roby News0.9 km
- Rocket News1.0 km
- Rocket Wines1.0 km
- PRM1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Childwall Abbey Hotel0.9 km
- The Radiance Coffee Rooms0.2 km
- Wetherspoons The Fiveways0.8 km
- Espositos0.8 km
- Khalisa0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Supermarket0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Broad Green0.6 km
- Wavertree Technology Park2.3 km
- Roby2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bentham Drive0.1 km
- Glendevon Road0.3 km
- Staniforth Place0.3 km
- Rocky Lane0.4 km
- Glendevon Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L161JW · Data under Open Government Licence