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About

Knotty Ash is a suburb in Liverpool, located about 5 miles east of the city center. It is primarily a residential area with a mix of housing, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties. The area is known for its local landmarks, such as the historic Knotty Ash Village and St. John’s Church, which dates back to the 19th century. Public transport links provide easy access to Liverpool city center and surrounding areas.

The area has a strong sense of community, with local shops, pubs, and schools serving residents. Knotty Ash is also home to Dwerryhouse Lane, a notable green space offering walking paths and recreational areas. The suburb gained wider recognition as the birthplace of comedian Ken Dodd, who often referenced it in his work. While largely quiet, Knotty Ash maintains a connection to Liverpool’s broader cultural and historical identity.

Area overview

On average Knotty Ash has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Knotty Ash is £33,100 per year. There are 3 schools in Knotty Ash: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knotty Ash Population
7,639
Population density
8,219.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,252
81.88%
Other White
494
6.47%
Indian
161
2.11%
Other Asian
113
1.48%
Other
107
1.4%
Total population: 7,636

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
878
27.63%
Owns with a mortgage
833
26.21%
Owns outright
598
18.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
512
16.11%
Social rents from council
292
9.19%
Total households: 3,178

Property prices in Knotty Ash

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Knotty Ash area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £285,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Knotty Ash 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 Knotty Ash over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£175,000
Flats4£110,000
Semi-Detached22£164,000
Terraced18£135,500

10 years median price trend in Knotty Ash

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knotty Ash.

All postcodes in Knotty Ash

L142EF

Prestwood Crescent

L142EG

Dovecot Avenue

L142EN

Petunia Close

L149LP

Capricorn Crescent

L149QB

Finch Lane

Data Sources

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