Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

SHEPPARD AVENUE, L16 2LB House Prices & Local Information

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

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
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

L16 2LB 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L16 2LB 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 2LB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.

Census 2021 statistics for L16 2LB 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 2LB. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

4 sales · Mean £ 211,250

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Terraced

£ 219,500

2 sales · Mean £ 219,500

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

L16 2LB has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3

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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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crofters1.0 km
  • St Paschal Baylon R C Club0.4 km
  • Bowring Park Hotel0.1 km
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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
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Espositos0.7 km
  • Wendys Outside Catering0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Derby Lodge Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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