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About

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
70
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.45(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.65(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.39(+5%)
Public order
6.78(-33%)
Drugs
5.53(+46%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

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 £276,500 in Roby area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 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
Flats12£115,000
Semi-Detached35£282,000
Terraced12£237,500

10 years median price trend in Roby

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

All postcodes in Roby

L365TJ

Tarbock Road

L365TW

Acacia Avenue

L365XN

Tarbock Road

L365YB

Tarbock Road

L369XN

Stanley Road

L364HW

Lawton Road

L364JP

Earle Avenue

L365XW

Tarbock Road

L369TB

Rupert Road

L369TZ

Larch Road

L364QD

Cheltenham Crescent

L369UJ

Derby Road

L364HE

Roby Road

L365TH

Tarbock Road

L162NE

Rimmer Avenue

L162NQ

Rimmer Avenue

L364HD

Roby Road

L365TX

Ash Crescent

L367AA

Kerrington Road

L365UH

Charlwood Avenue

L365YA

Pinetree Road

L365YY

Cedarwood Court

L369XJ

Derby Terrace

L364QL

Goodwood Close

L365UA

Willow Avenue

L162AG

Ivy Row

L162NN

Buttermere Road

L162NF

Rimmer Avenue

L364HQ

Roby Road

L364JB

Court Hey Avenue

L365UE

Laburnum Avenue

L365XD

Beecham Close

L162NH

Bowring Park Avenue

L369SY

Roby

L369XW

Stanley Road

L364QA

Headingley Close

L364QZ

Boxwood Close

L369FB

Westmorland Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.