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Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park

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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. Approximately 40% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park is £37,852 per year. There are 1 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
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
40%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park

Median price£156,000
Price per sq ft£180
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£128K – £176K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 (about £180 per square foot) in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£195,000£216
Terraced26£152,500£175
Flats2£135,500£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£102,475£70,750
2017£93,000£135,000£79,000
2018£72,500£127,500£81,000
2019£81,250£136,000£85,000
2020£112,500£126,000£92,000
2021£124,000£155,000£114,500
2022£117,000£206,250£132,500
2023£130,000£176,000£135,000
2024£175,000£140,000
2025£115,000£140,600£147,000
2026£156,000£225,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£113£87
2017£146£128£90
2018£92£122£98
2019£89£149£105
2020£121£145£118
2021£222£153£133
2022£176£170£153
2023£134£184£157
2024£181£163
2025£132£180£168
2026£210£255£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park in the last year.

All postcodes in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park

L140PH

Alstonfield Road

L147PQ

Churchdown Road

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.