Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

LUCAS AVENUE, L16 2AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUCAS AVENUE, L16 2AA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

419

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates L16 2AA — age 40, 94% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £368k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.6% year-on-year.

home £368,495 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L16 2AA is a safe, established residential area on Lucas Avenue, 0.8km from Bowring Park in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within Roby ward and the Knowsley constituency.

For serious buyers, L16 2AA is 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, up 12.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L16 2AA are sourced from Output Area E00032821 (shared with 12 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 2AA. 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

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 352,995

43 sales · Mean £ 355,433

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

L16 2AA has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Childwall Valley Primary School

Good220 pupils0.5 km
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St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils0.6 km
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Hope School

Outstanding52 pupils1.0 km
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Gateacre School

Requires Improvement1087 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils1.1 km
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Childwall Abbey School

Good162 pupils1.1 km
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Belle Vale Community Primary School

Good274 pupils1.4 km
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Malvern Primary School

Good483 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Rimmer News0.8 km
  • M P Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Onestop Bowring Park0.9 km
  • Grand Newsagents0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Wendys Outside Catering0.8 km
  • Espositos0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chesters Chicken0.9 km
  • Jade Garden0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Roby1.3 km
  • Broad Green1.9 km
  • Huyton1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Craighurst Road0.3 km
  • Sarum Road0.3 km
  • Sandbrook Road0.4 km
  • Sandbrook Road0.4 km
  • Elmhurst Road0.5 km