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Court Hey & Swanside

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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.

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.