Bowland Avenue is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L16 1JN 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 Bowland Avenue, Liverpool, L16 1JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L16 3NL, L16 1JP, L16 1JQ, L16 1JG, L16 1JT, L16 1LD, L14 3NP, L16 3NJ, L16 1JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L16 1JN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 54.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 45.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 36.6% | 35.6% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 61% | 56.9% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 25% | 29% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -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 | 17.1% | 17% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 11.5% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 23.4% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 31.7% | -3.5% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.3% | 95.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.7% | 93.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 93.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 67.9% | 46.2% | 21.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowland Avenue was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.6% lower than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Bowland Avenue has the 16th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Belle Vale and the 194th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bowland Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-02-21 | £224,352 |
| 11 Bowland Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-02-17 | £299,135 |
| 27 Bowland Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-06-05 | £281,787 |
| 37 Bowland Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-09-30 | £184,167 |
| 17 Bowland Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2021-08-11 | £178,911 |
L16 1JN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 1,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 3,866 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 | 5,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 5,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudston Junior School Rudston Road , L16 4PQ | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudston Infant School Rudston Road , L16 4PQ | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudston Primary School Rudston Road , L16 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvern Primary School Willoughby Road , Huyton L14 6XA | - not rated | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Meadway , Wavertree L15 7LZ | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childwall School - A Specialist Sports College Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | - not rated | 953 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Sports & Science Academy Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Broadgreen Academy Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Community College Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,690 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 | 1,153 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Underlea Special School Thingwall Lane , Knotty Ash L14 7NX | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Elliott School for Deaf Children Childwall Abbey Road , L16 5EY | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Abbey School Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield School Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 143 yd | |
| The Radiance Coffee Rooms | 96 Bentham Drive | 535 yd | |
| Broadoak Unit | Broadoak Unit Thomas Drive | 849 yd | |
| Kitchen 62 | 812 Queens Drive | 862 yd | |
| Tiffin Tapas | 794 Queens Drive | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C A D W A Social Club | C A D W A Hall Bowland Avenue | 96 yd | |
| Royal Navy Association Club | Liverpool Royal Naval Association Club, 38 Bowring Park Road | 514 yd | |
| Broadgreen Conservative Club | 1 Victoria Avenue | 516 yd | |
| Christ The King Parochial Club | Christ The King Parochial Club Score Lane | 570 yd | |
| The Rocket | 2 Bowring Park Road | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xin Xin Chinese Takeaway | 26 Old Thomas Lane | 365 yd | |
| Jackie's Sandwich Express | 1 Chelwood Avenue | 429 yd | |
| Sun Valley | 93 Bentham Drive | 511 yd | |
| Sam's Food | 810 Queens Drive | 865 yd | |
| Get Stuffed | 65 Wavertree Nook Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Supermarket | Lidl Childwall Valley Road | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cadwa BOWLAND AVENUE | 80 yd | |
| King George V Memorial Field GLENCONNER ROAD | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Christ The King Parochial Club SCORE LANE | 616 yd | |
| Rudston Junior School RUDSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Barnham Drive Playing Fields BARNHAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Whitefield Cricket Club COURT HEY PARK | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Thingwall Hall Swimming Pool (Closed) Thingwall Lane | swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Childwall Sports And Science Academy THE FIVEWAYS THE FIVEWAYS QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,021 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 | 172.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.