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Roby ward lies in the southern part of the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types including inter-war semis and more modern developments. Its landscape is largely suburban, with local retail concentrated along the main thoroughfare of Roby Road. The ward is well-connected by transport links, with Roby railway station providing services into Liverpool city centre.

The area's history is tied to its former status as a separate village before Knowsley's development. A notable local landmark is the Roby Mill, a former corn mill whose name persists in local road names and the area's heritage, reflecting its past. Green spaces like the Miller's Wood local nature reserve offer recreational areas within the suburban setting. The community includes several local schools serving the resident population.

Area overview

On average Roby has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Roby is £50,218 per year. There are 3 schools in Roby: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Roby is home to around 9,584 people, with a population density of about 2,438.4 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Roby Population

9,584

Population density

2,438.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

31.62(-15%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.98(-22%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.87(-1%)

Drugs

7.41(+90%)

Public order

6.78(-33%)

North West average

Demographics

British

9,022

94.16%

Other White

1.03%

Irish

0.83%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.55%

Chinese

0.51%

Total population: 9,582

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,628

32.62%

No qualifications

1,513

18.78%

Level 3 (A level)

1,457

18.08%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,060

13.16%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

721

8.95%

Total 16+ residents: 8,057

Housing

Owns outright

1,764

45.02%

Owns with a mortgage

1,615

41.22%

Private landlord or letting agency

250

6.38%

Other social rented

134

3.42%

Social rents from council

2.02%

Total households: 3,918

Property prices in Roby

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £264,000 in Roby area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £725,000.

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 Roby over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	37	£260,000	£159,300	£242,000	£295,000	£368,200
Detached	25	£325,000	£258,200	£294,000	£403,650	£541,600
Flats	11	£115,000	£82,000	£100,000	£117,500	£192,500
Terraced	9	£190,000	£143,200	£150,000	£245,000	£394,000

10 years median price trend in Roby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

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