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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 £40,474 per year. The median sale price in Shevington is £180,000 (around £225 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £151,000 and £215,000. 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: £225
Sales (last 12 months): 109
Typical range (middle 50%): £151K – £215K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Shevington area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £290,000.

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
Detached20£250,000£242
Semi-Detached60£181,250£226
Terraced27£150,000£186
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—£180,000£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—£226£189
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district.

Band A£1,659
Band B£1,935
Band C£2,212
Band D£2,488
Band E£3,041
Band F£3,594
Band G£4,147
Band H£4,977

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Shevington ward.

Local councillors

Steve Guy

Shevington - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent