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About

Roby is a residential ward located in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. It is situated close to the border with Liverpool, providing easy access to the city center. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of residents.

The ward is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to nearby towns and Liverpool. Roby also has a railway station, offering direct services to Liverpool and Manchester. The area is surrounded by green spaces, including Stadt Moers Park, which provides recreational opportunities. Roby maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere while benefiting from its proximity to larger urban centers.

Area overview

On average Roby has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 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 of residents in Roby is £45,693 per year. There are 3 schools in Roby: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Roby Population
9,584
Population density
2,438.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,022
94.16%
Other White
99
1.03%
Irish
80
0.83%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
53
0.55%
Chinese
49
0.51%
Total population: 9,582

Housing

Housing tenure

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
79
2.02%
Total households: 3,918

Property prices in Roby

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £273,000 in Roby area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Roby 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 Roby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£320,000
Flats10£125,000
Semi-Detached36£275,500
Terraced13£250,000

10 years median price trend in Roby

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

Data Sources

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