Christopher Way is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L16 1JG is located in the Childwall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Christopher Way, Liverpool, L16 1JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L16 1JQ, L16 1JP, L16 1JJ, L16 1JE, L16 1JL, L16 1JD, L16 1JN, L16 1JT, L16 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L16 1JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.6% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 36.4% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 50.2% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 56.3% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 29.6% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 15.1% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.6% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 38.2% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.3% | 94.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.8% | 94.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 95.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 65.6% | 46.2% | 19.4% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christopher Way was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Broadgreen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Christopher Way has the 14th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Broadgreen and the 164th lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Christopher Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-10-31 | £164,293 |
| 41 Christopher Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2023-07-14 | £288,695 |
| 77 Christopher Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-05-06 | £233,002 |
| 39 Christopher Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-09-29 | £183,388 |
| 5 Christopher Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2021-09-10 | £282,418 |
L16 1JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 3,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 5,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 5,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudston Primary School Rudston Road , L16 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Meadway , Wavertree L15 7LZ | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Childwall Rd , L15 6WU | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway Primary and Nursery School Northway , Wavertree L15 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvern Primary School Willoughby Road , Huyton L14 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childwall Sports & Science Academy Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | 2out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | 1out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 5,390 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 3out of 4 | 3,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College Thingwall Lane , L14 7NX | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Childwall Abbey School Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Hope University Hope Park , L16 9JD | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlerton House Preparartory School 145 Menlove Avenue , Liverpool L18 3EE | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Tavern | 96 Bowring Park Road | 254 yd | |
| The Radiance Coffee Rooms | 96 Bentham Drive | 459 yd | |
| Pac Lunch | 17 Childwall Valley Road | 760 yd | |
| Kitchen 62 | 812 Queens Drive | 838 yd | |
| Tiffin Tapas | 794 Queens Drive | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C A D W A Social Club | C A D W A Hall Bowland Avenue | 81 yd | |
| Christ The King Parochial Club | Christ The King Parochial Club Score Lane | 463 yd | |
| Royal Navy Association Club | Liverpool Royal Naval Association Club, 38 Bowring Park Road | 510 yd | |
| Broadgreen Conservative Club | 1 Victoria Avenue | 637 yd | |
| The Rocket | 2 Bowring Park Road | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley | 93 Bentham Drive | 454 yd | |
| Xin Xin Chinese Takeaway | 26 Old Thomas Lane | 475 yd | |
| Jackie's Sandwich Express | 1 Chelwood Avenue | 588 yd | |
| Fiveways Pizza & Chicken | 15 Childwall Valley Road | 770 yd | |
| Chung Ku | 9 Childwall Priory Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Supermarket | Lidl Childwall Valley Road | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cadwa BOWLAND AVENUE | 115 yd | |
| King George V Memorial Field GLENCONNER ROAD | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Rudston Junior School RUDSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Christ The King Parochial Club SCORE LANE | 527 yd | |
| Barnham Drive Playing Fields BARNHAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Childwall Sports And Science Academy THE FIVEWAYS THE FIVEWAYS QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Whitefield Cricket Club COURT HEY PARK | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| East Wavertree Lawn Tennis Club 129A 129A DUNBABIN ROAD | tennis courts | 1,072 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.