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About

Cherryfield ward lies in the northern part of the Knowsley borough, primarily encompassing the residential area of Kirkby. The ward is characterised by a mix of post-war and more modern housing estates, with significant green spaces like Stadt Moers Park providing a large recreational area. Local services and shops are concentrated along the main routes, catering to the community's daily needs.

The area is directly served by Kirkby railway station, offering a direct link to Liverpool. A notable local feature is the annual Kirkby Show, a community event often held within the ward's parkland. The landscape includes several smaller parks and playing fields, contributing to its predominantly suburban character.

Area overview

On average Cherryfield has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 28.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cherryfield is £35,090 per year. The median sale price in Cherryfield is £145,000 (around £168 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £127,250 and £196,250. There are 3 schools in Cherryfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cherryfield is home to around 10,773 people, with a population density of about 2,725.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cherryfield Population
10,773
Population density
2,725.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.76(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.44(+38%)
Public order
11.88(+17%)
Drugs
10.49(+169%)
Anti-social behaviour
9(-50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,055
93.31%
Other White
252
2.34%
African
72
0.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
51
0.47%
Other
49
0.45%
Total population: 10,776

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,591
30.16%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,652
19.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,418
16.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,269
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
988
11.5%
Total 16+ residents: 8,590

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,326
28.7%
Owns outright
1,300
28.14%
Other social rented
727
15.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
689
14.91%
Social rents from council
468
10.13%
Total households: 4,620

Property prices in Cherryfield

Median price: £145,000
Price per sq ft: £168
Sales (last 12 months): 68
Typical range (middle 50%): £127K – £196K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Cherryfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cherryfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£288,500£231
Semi-Detached22£148,750£186
Terraced29£130,000£161
Flats5£62,500£106

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cherryfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cherryfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,500£51,750£104,500£75,000
2017£157,250£51,000£112,500£75,000
2018£180,995£93,500£105,000£77,000
2019£173,995£49,750£117,500£78,000
2020£192,495£46,500£125,000£87,500
2021£222,500£50,000£130,000£95,000
2022£232,000£87,500£142,500£102,000
2023£251,000£153,750£145,000£110,750
2024£263,750£66,250£160,000£120,500
2025£290,000£72,750£152,250£129,000
2026£300,000£64,250£158,475£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cherryfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cherryfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148£92£129£86
2017£147£114£116£92
2018£169£106£125£95
2019£173£108£134£102
2020£176£112£121£103
2021£166£77£156£111
2022£202£127£171£130
2023£204£172£173£140
2024£214£122£180£143
2025£223£122£185£162
2026£230£101£158£157
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cherryfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cherryfield in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district.

Band A£1,659
Band B£1,935
Band C£2,212
Band D£2,488
Band E£3,041
Band F£3,594
Band G£4,147
Band H£4,977

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Cherryfield ward.

Local councillors

David Hitchmough

Cherryfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent