Childwall Valley Road is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L16 1LA 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 Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool, L16 1LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L16 5EX, L16 5EA, L16 1JY, L16 5EP, L16 5HE, L16 1JF, L16 1JZ, L16 1JX, L16 5EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L16 1LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 49.8% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50.2% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 35.7% | 34.9% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 48.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 49.7% | 51.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 34.9% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 10.3% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 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 | 22.1% | 15.3% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 9.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 13.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 23% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 32.7% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.2% | 93.3% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 95.2% | 97.7% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 97.7% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 62.9% | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Childwall Valley Road was 56.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.1% lower than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Childwall Valley Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Belle Vale and the 568th lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-03-28 | £306,650 |
| 163 Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2025-01-10 | £427,451 |
| 187 Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-10-02 | £328,585 |
| 177 Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-03-25 | £356,990 |
| 139 Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-10-05 | £403,454 |
L16 1LA 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 4,090 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 | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School Chelwood Avenue , Childwall L16 2LN | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Meadway , Wavertree L15 7LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Childwall Rd , L15 6WU | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Valley Primary School Craighurst Road , L25 1NW | 3out of 4 | 1,235 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 | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | 1out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateacre School Hedgefield Road , Belle Vale L25 2RW | 2out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childwall Abbey School Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Hope University Hope Park , L16 9JD | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College Thingwall Lane , L14 7NX | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hope School 251 Hartsbourne Avenue , L25 2RY | 4out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlerton House Preparartory School 145 Menlove Avenue , Liverpool L18 3EE | - not rated | 1,868 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Radiance Coffee Rooms | 96 Bentham Drive | 179 yd | |
| Childwall Abbey Hotel | Childwall Abbey Hotel Childwall Abbey Road | 571 yd | |
| Defne Turkish Barbecue Restaurant | Defne Turkish Barbecue Restaurant, 92 - 94 Childwall Priory Road | 796 yd | |
| Calisa | 84 Childwall Priory Road | 796 yd | |
| Espositos | Court Hey Park, Roby Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C A D W A Social Club | C A D W A Hall Bowland Avenue | 661 yd | |
| St Paschal Baylon R C Club | St Paschal Baylon R C Club Chelwood Avenue | 877 yd | |
| Christ The King Parochial Club | Christ The King Parochial Club Score Lane | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley | 93 Bentham Drive | 199 yd | |
| Zara's Hub | 42 Childwall Abbey Road | 755 yd | |
| Abbey Friar | 34 Childwall Abbey Road | 764 yd | |
| Jackie's Sandwich Express | 1 Chelwood Avenue | 824 yd | |
| Fiveways Pizza & Chicken | 15 Childwall Valley Road | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Supermarket | Lidl Childwall Valley Road | 843 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Home Bargins, 162 Childwall Valley Road | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnham Drive Playing Fields BARNHAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| Rudston Junior School RUDSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| King George V Memorial Field GLENCONNER ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Cadwa BOWLAND AVENUE | 713 yd | |
| Ashfield School (Closed) Childwall Abbey Road | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Whitefield Cricket Club COURT HEY PARK | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| East Wavertree Lawn Tennis Club 129A 129A DUNBABIN ROAD | tennis courts | 971 yd |
| Childwall Sports And Science Academy THE FIVEWAYS THE FIVEWAYS QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 974 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.