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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
27
Deprivation level
6/10
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
11.81(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.65(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.59(-60%)
Vehicle crime
3.29(-45%)
Public order
2.67(-74%)
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

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Court Hey & Swanside area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Court Hey & Swanside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£420,000
Flats9£170,000
Semi-Detached69£225,000
Terraced3£260,000

10 years median price trend in Court Hey & Swanside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Court Hey & Swanside.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.