Living in L16, Liverpool
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around L16 in Liverpool. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Liverpool: £185,307, up 7.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around L16
106 recorded home sales on the streets around central L16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £307,000 and a range from £162,000 to £599,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 PADSTOW ROAD, L16 4PR | semi-detached | £290,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| 52 FRANCIS WAY, L16 5EW | flat-maisonette | £233,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 12 BENTHAM DRIVE, L16 5EU | semi-detached | £345,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 18 GREGORY WAY, L16 1JS | semi-detached | £210,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 7 MANVERS ROAD, L16 3NP | semi-detached | £186,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 46 PAIGNTON ROAD, L16 4PW | semi-detached | £410,000 | 2026-04-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
89 schools within 3 miles , of which 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool College | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Childwall Sports & Science Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| King David High School | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| King David Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Childwall Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
57 state primary and 17 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Carleton House Preparatory School, NexGen Academy, Prudentia Education.
All 3 fee-paying schools near L16, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: Liverpool Hope University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 31.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 5.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
113 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central L16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Liverpool's figures.
Common questions about L16
What is the average house price in L16?
The average sold price in Liverpool is £185,307 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in L16?
Prices in Liverpool are up 7.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in L16?
The median of 106 recorded sales around central L16 in the last 2 years is £307,000, ranging from £162,000 to £599,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in L16?
89 schools sit within 3 miles of central L16, and 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in L16?
113 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central L16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is L16 at risk of flooding?
Central L16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is L16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 77% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £307,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 113 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is L16 safe?
113 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central L16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? L16 or L14, L16 or L15, L16 or L18.
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