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About

Shevington ward lies in the northwestern part of the Knowsley borough, primarily a residential area characterised by post-war housing estates and some modern developments. The layout is functional, with local shops and services concentrated along main routes like Shevington Lane, catering to daily needs. The area is bordered by significant green corridors, including the Kirkby industrial estate to the south and agricultural land towards the north, defining its edges.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Simonswood Moss area, a patch of remnant lowland mossland habitat that provides a distinct natural space within the suburban setting. Public footpaths connect through these green spaces, offering straightforward recreational routes for residents. The ward's proximity to the East Lancashire Road ensures strong transport links to Liverpool and other parts of Merseyside, supporting its role as a commuter settlement within the wider region.

Area overview

On average Shevington has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shevington is £40,494 per year. There are 3 schools in Shevington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shevington is home to around 11,430 people, with a population density of about 5,695.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shevington Population
11,430
Population density
5,695.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.33(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.5(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.71(+8%)
Public order
7.17(-29%)
Drugs
5.77(+48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,646
93.15%
Other White
285
2.49%
African
81
0.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
58
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.44%
Total population: 11,429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,213
25.09%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,079
23.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,618
18.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,337
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
936
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 8,819

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,764
38.81%
Owns outright
1,005
22.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
754
16.59%
Social rents from council
489
10.76%
Other social rented
431
9.48%
Total households: 4,545

Property prices in Shevington

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£146K – £220K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Shevington area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £299,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shevington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£247,500£240
Semi-Detached53£180,000£228
Terraced26£142,500£171
Flats2£87,475£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shevington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shevington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,995£115,000£90,000
2017£181,995£80,000£125,000£87,500
2018£179,995£77,500£123,500£83,250
2019£189,995£49,000£130,000£89,000
2020£188,000£130,000£92,750
2021£190,000£80,475£132,500£111,000
2022£223,500£96,500£151,500£127,000
2023£235,010£67,000£156,750£130,500
2024£227,500£160,000£130,000
2025£244,000£97,475£180,000£140,000
2026£255,000£175,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shevington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shevington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£149£92
2017£178£66£152£98
2018£186£124£152£107
2019£191£120£156£96
2020£191£155£93
2021£188£131£173£114
2022£212£166£194£136
2023£229£143£197£154
2024£234£206£159
2025£231£159£223£163
2026£261£229£157
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shevington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shevington in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Shevington

Is Shevington safe?

Shevington records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Shevington?

The median sale price in Shevington is £180,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Shevington?

Shevington has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Shevington?

Shevington scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Shevington sits around rank 6,798 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Shevington?

The average household income in Shevington is around £40,494 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Shevington?

Shevington is represented by 1 elected councillor: Steve Guy (Independent).

All postcodes in Shevington

L332DW

Seathwaite Crescent

L334DQ

Saxon Way

L331UY

Fairhaven

L334EP

Oswald Close

L334HX

Curran Way

L334DR

Linnet Way

L334DE

Dee Close

L331UP

Tudor View

L334HB

Knightsbridge Walk

L332DH

Ennerdale Close

L331UU

Ascot Drive

L334HT

Oconnor Grove

L334EU

Hengest Close

L332DE

Windermere Drive

L334DW

Saxon Way

L331EE

Galston Close

L331SF

Greenside Close

L331TD

Chamberlain Drive

L331RW

Gardeners View

L331AE

Fairhurst Road

L331ST

Iris Grove

L331BB

Balmoral Close

L331RT

Kenyon Close

L331EN

Kelso Close

L331TR

Hartley Grove

L334HG

Saxon Way

L331WB

Alans Way

L331ZN

Conway Close

L331WY

Moorfoot Way

L334EL

Redwood Way

L331ZR

Shaftesbury Avenue

L331AY

Caldwell Grove

L331XA

Saxon Way

L334EB

Glen Way

L334HU

Campbell Crescent

L331WZ

Moorfoot Way

L331EF

Lauder Close

L331AL

Chamberlain Drive

L331TZ

Langton Road

L331WD

Devonshire Close

L334DY

Mulberry Close

L334DD

Eden Close

L331TE

Cherry View

L334DA

Calder Close

L332DD

Derwent Close

L331ZQ

Ebony Way

L331TP

Fleetwood Gardens

L331SL

Spring Close

L334ER

Monash Close

L332DU

Grasmere Close

L331YR

Apollo Crescent

L331TW

Critchley Way

L331RP

Windfield Close

L331BA

Lidgate Close

L334EH

Redwald Close

L331BD

Shevington

L331AA

Mossborough Drive

L334HA

Gleneagles Close

L331EG

Peebles Close

L331AF

Peartree Way

L331AZ

Riverdale Road

L331QZ

Crofters Lane

L331RU

Blackley Grove

L331TS

Hollinghurst Road

L334EY

Atlanta Court

L334EA

Stiles Road

L331SU

Salvia Way

L331UH

Sumner Grove

L331YL

Redbrow Way

L331UL

Windmill Close

L331WU

Ashburn Avenue

L331ED

Melrose Road

L334BA

Brett Close

L331TG

Loughlin Drive

L331RX

Carl's Way

L331AG

Clayton Road

L334EW

Franklin Grove

L331SB

Winmoss Drive

L331EB

Hollinghurst Road

L334HL

Turner Grove

L331AW

Sandhole Grove

L331RA

Birchwood Way

L331EJ

Perth Close

L331RZ

Chesnell Grove

L331XT

Ebony Way

L334BB

Gibson Close

L331ZT

St Peters Close

L331SS

Hyacinth Avenue

L331UT

Ashley Close

L332AJ

Hoylake Grove

L334EX

Elwood Close

L334DB

Avon Close

L334DS

Whitebeam Close

L334HE

Vermont Close

L331RY

Woodside Way

L332AD

Par View

L332AE

Purbeck Road

L334BD

Clements Way

L331ZF

Highfield

L331EL

Hawick Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.