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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 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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
129
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
65.88(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.7(+75%)
Public order
14.84(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.03(-30%)
Drugs
12.71(+235%)
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

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in St Michaels area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,900 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Michaels 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 St Michaels over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£305,000
Flats1£39,900
Semi-Detached22£171,000
Terraced30£138,500

10 years median price trend in St Michaels

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

Data Sources

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