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Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park

About

Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park is a residential ward in the eastern part of Liverpool. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, including both private homes and local authority properties. It is served by several main roads that provide connections to the city centre and neighbouring districts like Huyton. The ward contains a mix of local shopping parades, community centres, and primary schools catering to its population.

The area is known for its association with the comedian Ken Dodd, whose former home and the statue of his comic creation, the Diddy Men, are local landmarks. Dovecot Park provides a significant green space for recreation. The ward also includes the site of the former Knotty Ash village, which has been absorbed into the city's expansion, giving the area a distinct historical layer beneath its modern suburban character.

Area overview

On average Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park is £34,739 per year. There are 3 schools in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

112

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£355,000	£355,000	£355,000	£355,000	£355,000
Flats	4	£110,000	£83,750	£98,750	£119,500	£130,300
Semi-Detached	9	£170,000	£107,600	£130,000	£185,000	£255,000
Terraced	23	£135,000	£90,100	£115,000	£160,000	£187,500

10 years median price trend in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park

All postcodes in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park

L147PP

Newenham Crescent

L147NX

Thingwall Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail