Francis Way is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L16 5EN 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 Francis Way, Liverpool, L16 5EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L16 5EW, L16 5EJ, L16 5EL, L16 5EE, L16 5EU, L16 5ED, L16 5EF, L16 5EX, L16 1JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L16 5EN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 38.8% | 38.8% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 41.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 56.6% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 27.6% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 26.9% | 16.5% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 38.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.5% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.1% | 96.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 69.3% | 46.2% | 23.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis Way was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% lower than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Francis Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Belle Vale and the 170th lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Francis Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-03-28 | £341,784 |
| 55 Francis Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-03-10 | £274,548 |
| 3 Francis Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-06-29 | £290,721 |
| 17 Francis Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,250 | 2021-11-30 | £287,889 |
| 29 Francis Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-09-14 | £233,031 |
L16 5EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 5,388 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 | 169 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Meadway , Wavertree L15 7LZ | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Childwall Rd , L15 6WU | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School Chelwood Avenue , Childwall L16 2LN | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvern Primary School Willoughby Road , Huyton L14 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,287 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 | 730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King David High School 116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | 1out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgreen International School, A Technology College Queens Drive , L13 5UQ | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,360 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 | 972 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool Hope University Hope Park , L16 9JD | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College Thingwall Lane , L14 7NX | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carlerton House Preparartory School 145 Menlove Avenue , Liverpool L18 3EE | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Non-maintained special 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 | 146 yd | |
| Pac Lunch | 17 Childwall Valley Road | 637 yd | |
| Turnpike Tavern | 96 Bowring Park Road | 644 yd | |
| Defne Turkish Barbecue Restaurant | Defne Turkish Barbecue Restaurant, 92 - 94 Childwall Priory Road | 724 yd | |
| Calisa | 84 Childwall Priory Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C A D W A Social Club | C A D W A Hall Bowland Avenue | 449 yd | |
| Christ The King Parochial Club | Christ The King Parochial Club Score Lane | 740 yd | |
| Royal Navy Association Club | Liverpool Royal Naval Association Club, 38 Bowring Park Road | 892 yd | |
| Broadgreen Conservative Club | 1 Victoria Avenue | 1,031 yd | |
| The Rocket | 2 Bowring Park Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley | 93 Bentham Drive | 192 yd | |
| Fiveways Pizza & Chicken | 15 Childwall Valley Road | 646 yd | |
| Chung Ku | 9 Childwall Priory Road | 678 yd | |
| Zara's Hub | 42 Childwall Abbey Road | 739 yd | |
| Abbey Friar | 34 Childwall Abbey Road | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Supermarket | Lidl Childwall Valley Road | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rudston Junior School RUDSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Barnham Drive Playing Fields BARNHAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Cadwa BOWLAND AVENUE | 501 yd | |
| King George V Memorial Field GLENCONNER ROAD | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Childwall Sports And Science Academy THE FIVEWAYS THE FIVEWAYS QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Christ The King Parochial Club SCORE LANE | 824 yd | |
| East Wavertree Lawn Tennis Club 129A 129A DUNBABIN ROAD | tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Ashfield School (Closed) Childwall Abbey Road | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Whitefield Cricket Club COURT HEY PARK | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| King David High School (Closed) Childwall Road | swimming pool | 1,015 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 163 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.