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About

Court Hey & Swanside is a residential area in the north of Knowsley, characterised by a mix of post-war and more modern housing. The area is largely defined by its proximity to major green spaces, with Court Hey Park providing significant recreational ground. Local amenities are focused along the main routes, serving the community's everyday needs. The presence of Knowsley Safari Park to the immediate east influences the wider locale, though it sits distinctly outside these neighbourhoods.

A notable local landmark is the National Wildflower Centre, situated within the grounds of Court Hey Park. This focus on horticulture and natural habitats shapes part of the area's identity. Transport links are provided by nearby rail stations and bus services connecting to Liverpool and Kirkby. The overall environment is one of suburban housing set against a backdrop of managed parkland and conservation efforts.

Area overview

On average Court Hey & Swanside has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 3.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Court Hey & Swanside is £48,305 per year. There are 3 schools in Court Hey & Swanside: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Court Hey & Swanside is home to around 9,740 people, with a population density of about 5,299.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Court Hey & Swanside Population
9,740
Population density
5,299.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.96(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.8(-79%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.18(-65%)
Vehicle crime
2.77(-54%)
Public order
2.77(-73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,113
93.55%
Irish
95
0.98%
Other White
74
0.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
59
0.61%
African
56
0.57%
Total population: 9,741

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,490
31.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,445
18.14%
No qualifications
1,439
18.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,111
13.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
772
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 7,965

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,783
44.44%
Owns outright
1,662
41.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
360
8.97%
Other social rented
83
2.07%
Other forms of private rent
59
1.47%
Total households: 4,012

Property prices in Court Hey & Swanside

Median price£219,250
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £245K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £219,250 (about £242 per square foot) in Court Hey & Swanside area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Court Hey & Swanside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£318,750£319
Terraced8£220,000£208
Semi-Detached69£216,500£240
Flats4£170,000£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Court Hey & Swanside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Court Hey & Swanside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£144,995£135,000£151,500
2017£300,995£129,995£140,000£143,975
2018£294,995£129,995£150,000£170,000
2019£272,495£144,000£161,000£125,000
2020£315,000£150,000£165,000£171,475
2021£347,500£144,750£185,750£184,500
2022£377,500£161,750£200,000£192,440
2023£363,000£173,000£208,000£193,500
2024£410,000£165,000£220,000£172,750
2025£396,000£170,000£220,000£225,000
2026£318,750£83,000£215,250£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Court Hey & Swanside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Court Hey & Swanside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£164£162£140
2017£237£192£155£154
2018£246£196£159£208
2019£247£200£172£171
2020£255£195£178£189
2021£283£213£198£186
2022£293£234£218£202
2023£298£269£221£232
2024£325£239£224£225
2025£342£236£235£216
2026£319£157£249£190
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Court Hey & Swanside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Court Hey & Swanside in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Court Hey & Swanside

Is Court Hey & Swanside safe?

Court Hey & Swanside records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Court Hey & Swanside?

The median sale price in Court Hey & Swanside is £219,250 (about £242 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Court Hey & Swanside?

Court Hey & Swanside has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Court Hey & Swanside?

Court Hey & Swanside scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Court Hey & Swanside sits around rank 13,707 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Court Hey & Swanside?

The average household income in Court Hey & Swanside is around £48,305 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Court Hey & Swanside

L146UU

Penrose Avenue East

L364NJ

Windsor Road

L147NP

Swanside Avenue

L147NN

Swanside Road

L147QD

Pilch Lane

L147AZ

Friars Way

L364NF

Beechburn Road

L162LQ

Gladstone Avenue

L162NQ

Rimmer Avenue

L146UF

Greystone Road

L146UX

Sexton Way

L146UH

Greystone Road

L146UB

Reva Road

L140JX

Trent Avenue

L364NX

Beechburn Road

L146TQ

Milton Avenue

L146UN

Norbreck Avenue

L147BB

Crowther Road

L147AA

Evington Drive

L147QG

Campbell Drive

L147QH

Swanside Parade

L162LY

Court Hey Road

L145PD

Thingwall Avenue

L146UY

Westfield Avenue

L162NR

Keswick Villas

L364NL

Bedburn Drive

L162LG

Gladstone Avenue

L147BF

Merchant Grove

L364JZ

Beechburn Crescent

L146UR

Hilary Avenue

L146TU

Childwall Lane

L146TS

Malvern Avenue

L364JR

Jeffereys Crescent

L162NE

Rimmer Avenue

L140JL

Page Moss Lane

L364HZ

Pilch Lane East

L146TP

Malvern Crescent

L146TB

Corwen Crescent

L364JG

Fairfield Crescent

L364JF

Fairfield Avenue

L147PD

Milton Avenue

L364JQ

Fairfield Crescent

L364HH

Roby Road

L140JQ

Pilch Lane

L146US

Hilary Avenue

L364JD

Merton Close

L147AX

Priorswood Grove

L147PA

Thingwall Lane

L146XB

Willoughby Road

L146XA

Willoughby Road

L146TG

Milton Avenue

L146UD

Greystone Road

L163GB

Grangewood

L162NB

Court Hey Drive

L364JE

Fairfield Avenue

L364PA

Easton Road

L364PP

Western Avenue

L364NQ

Windsor Road

L147AR

Priorswood Grove

L146TY

Childwall Lane

L162NN

Buttermere Road

L146TE

Milton Avenue

L146UE

Greystone Road

L364PD

Easton Road

L364NG

Windsor Road

L364NT

Jeffereys Drive

L147NL

Swanside Road

L147QE

Campbell Drive

L146TA

Corwen Crescent

L162LZ

Court Hey Road

L147AJ

Berrydale Road

L147AH

Berrydale Road

L143NU

Roby Road

L146TT

Childwall Parade

L162NJ

Bowring Park Avenue

L147NW

Swanside Road

L147NU

Coronation Drive

L146UQ

Greystone Road

L147AT

Treswell Road

L147PZ

Gordon Drive

L147AQ

Bradfield Road

L162NL

Buttermere Road

L146UJ

Greystone Crescent

L147BA

Friars Way

L364NR

Fairfield Close

L147AB

Holly Bank Avenue

L147PU

Gordon Drive

L146TF

Milton Avenue

L140PN

Pilch Lane

L146UT

Penrose Avenue West

L140JB

Adcote Close

L147NJ

Swanside Road

L364LD

Merton Crescent

L140JU

Trent Avenue

L162NH

Bowring Park Avenue

L364LE

Merton Crescent

L147AL

Berrydale Road

L146TX

Childwall Lane

L147QF

Campbell Drive

L140JY

Mayfair Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.