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St Michaels

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About

St Michaels ward lies in the northern part of the Knowsley borough, encompassing the residential areas of Kirkby. Its layout is primarily characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. The ward includes several local parks and green spaces, such as Westvale Park, which provide communal recreation areas for residents. The area is served by local shopping precincts catering to everyday needs.

A notable local landmark is the Kirkby Centre, a community hub that hosts library services and various activities. The ward's landscape is marked by the presence of the Kirkby Industrial Estate, a significant employment zone on its eastern boundary. Public transport connections, including bus routes, link the area to central Kirkby and beyond. The architecture reflects the area's development period, with consistent brick-built properties lining its streets.

Area overview

On average St Michaels has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 33.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Michaels is £38,468 per year. There are 3 schools in St Michaels: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Michaels is home to around 9,366 people, with a population density of about 3,660.3 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Michaels Population
9,366
Population density
3,660.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.01(+82%)
Drugs
17.51(+349%)
Public order
16.23(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.27(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.03(-27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,668
92.56%
Other White
191
2.04%
Chinese
66
0.7%
Indian
60
0.64%
Other Asian
53
0.57%
Total population: 9,365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,287
30.46%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,605
21.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,188
15.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,031
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
818
10.89%
Total 16+ residents: 7,509

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,038
25.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,023
25.56%
Other social rented
766
19.14%
Social rents from council
654
16.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
406
10.14%
Total households: 4,002

Property prices in St Michaels

Median price£151,000
Price per sq ft£174
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £179K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 (about £174 per square foot) in St Michaels area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Michaels over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£333,500£274
Semi-Detached15£175,000£203
Terraced35£140,000£165
Flats1£37,000£86

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Michaels

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michaels.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198,500£52,500£103,000£84,000
2017£200,000£57,500£117,475£87,500
2018£196,500£48,000£122,500£81,500
2019£190,995£62,000£145,000£92,500
2020£207,995£43,000£152,475£97,000
2021£221,998£52,750£149,995£117,000
2022£256,500£75,000£188,000£125,000
2023£268,500£75,000£206,250£140,000
2024£285,000£82,500£185,000£140,000
2025£320,000£52,950£175,000£140,000
2026£325,000£37,000£190,000£139,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michaels.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michaels.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£73£136£94
2017£150£80£127£93
2018£174£80£123£91
2019£188£77£145£102
2020£195£64£161£118
2021£211£80£167£130
2022£257£109£192£139
2023£254£185£154
2024£269£108£194£151
2025£263£89£178£154
2026£263£86£245£177
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michaels.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Michaels in the last year.

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.