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Kirkby South West & Field Lane

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About

The Kirkby South West & Field Lane area is a primarily residential district in Knowsley. It is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties, alongside modern developments. The layout is functional, with local amenities concentrated along main routes like Cherryfield Drive. The area includes several primary schools and community centres, serving the everyday needs of its residents.

Green space is provided by local parks such as Millbrook Park, offering recreational areas and playgrounds. The district is bordered by significant open land to the south and west, including agricultural fields and the Kirkby Moss area. This creates a distinct transition from the built environment to more rural landscapes on its edges, shaping the local character.

Area overview

On average Kirkby South West & Field Lane has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 29.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kirkby South West & Field Lane is £34,719 per year. There are 2 schools in Kirkby South West & Field Lane: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kirkby South West & Field Lane is home to around 9,083 people, with a population density of about 3,319.9 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kirkby South West & Field Lane Population
9,083
Population density
3,319.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.19(+37%)
Drugs
11.12(+185%)
Public order
10.79(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.24(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.49(-58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,396
92.45%
Other White
275
3.03%
Other
71
0.78%
African
61
0.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
38
0.42%
Total population: 9,082

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,172
30%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,384
19.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,192
16.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,091
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
827
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 7,239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,048
26.38%
Owns outright
1,020
25.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
788
19.84%
Other social rented
579
14.58%
Social rents from council
448
11.28%
Total households: 3,972

Property prices in Kirkby South West & Field Lane

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£173
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £163K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Kirkby South West & Field Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkby South West & Field Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£250,000£253
Semi-Detached32£152,500£200
Terraced32£129,000£166
Flats3£76,000£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kirkby South West & Field Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkby South West & Field Lane.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120,000£37,500£108,250£75,000
2017£137,250£51,000£110,000£76,500
2018£132,000£39,995£95,000£77,000
2019£131,000£49,750£115,000£80,000
2020£200,000£54,950£115,000£95,000
2021£173,000£44,000£115,000£91,000
2022£158,500£80,000£129,000£105,000
2023£290,000£82,750£138,000£115,000
2024£262,000£60,000£152,000£116,500
2025£192,500£60,000£150,000£129,000
2026£81,250£176,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkby South West & Field Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkby South West & Field Lane.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£144£97£124£93
2017£150£114£113£105
2018£164£103£128£96
2019£150£108£132£101
2020£201£113£125£109
2021£153£89£155£116
2022£193£130£171£131
2023£120£170£136
2024£270£138£177£144
2025£212£101£200£166
2026£145£201£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkby South West & Field Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kirkby South West & Field Lane 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.