Is Childwall a good place to live?
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In Childwall (L16 4), recorded crime is 87% above the national average, homes sell for around £319,370 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 87% above average
- A Floodnone risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£319,370
Population
4,302
Recorded crime
500.0
Schools
1
Broadband
100%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Childwall L16 4
Childwall L16 4 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~376 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in L16 4, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (5 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L16 4 (May 24–Jun 26, average 7/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 21%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 1,638
Owned 91% · Social rent 2% · Private rent 7%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L16 4.
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Childwall L16 4: frequently asked questions
Is Childwall L16 4 a good place to live?
In Childwall (L16 4), recorded crime is 87% above the national average, homes sell for around £319,370 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Childwall L16 4?
Recorded crime in Childwall L16 4 runs at 500.0 per 1,000 properties, 87% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Childwall L16 4 safe?
Crime in Childwall L16 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Childwall L16 4 runs at 500.0 per 1,000 properties, 87% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Childwall L16 4?
Homes in Childwall L16 4 sell for around £319,370 on average, based on 10 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Childwall L16 4 at risk of flooding?
Childwall L16 4 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~376 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Childwall L16 4?
There is 1 school in Childwall L16 4 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Childwall L16 4 a deprived area?
Childwall L16 4 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).