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About

Knowsley is a metropolitan borough in Merseyside, North West England, covering an area of approximately 86 square kilometres. It borders Liverpool to the west and includes towns such as Kirkby, Huyton, and Prescot. The district is known for its mix of urban and green spaces, including Knowsley Safari Park and several parks and nature reserves. The area has a strong industrial heritage, with manufacturing and logistics playing key roles in the local economy.

Knowsley has a population of around 150,000, with a mix of residential areas, retail centres, and community facilities. The district is well-connected by road, with the M57 and M62 motorways providing links to Liverpool, Manchester, and beyond. Public transport includes bus services and rail connections from stations like Huyton and Prescot. Knowsley also has a range of schools, colleges, and leisure facilities, catering to the needs of its residents.

Area overview

On average Knowsley has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Knowsley is £36,945 per year. There are 62 schools in Knowsley: 49 primary (3 Outstanding and 40 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knowsley Population
154,517
Population density
1,787 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142,698
92.35%
Other White
3,545
2.29%
African
964
0.62%
Indian
936
0.61%
Irish
855
0.55%
Total population: 154,518

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
20,384
30.85%
Owns outright
18,902
28.61%
Other social rented
9,578
14.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
8,366
12.66%
Social rents from council
7,109
10.76%
Total households: 66,073

Property prices in Knowsley

Based on 1,377 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Knowsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £905,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Knowsley 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 Knowsley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached337£300,000
Flats72£102,500
Semi-Detached572£197,000
Terraced396£145,000

10 years median price trend in Knowsley

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

All wards in Knowsley

Cherryfield

Halewood North

Halewood South

Northwood

Page Moss

Prescot North

Prescot South

Roby

Shevington

St Gabriels

St Michaels

Stockbridge

Swanside

Whiston and Cronton

Whitefield

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.