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About

Swanside ward encompasses a residential area to the east of Kirkby town centre. It is characterised by a mix of housing, including both terraced homes and post-war estates. The ward contains several local greenspaces, such as those around Simonswood Beck. The area is served by local shopping parades providing essential services for the community.

A notable landmark within the ward is the Kirkby Centre, a key civic building housing the library and other facilities. The local road network connects the area to the wider borough and the M57 motorway. Educational needs are met by primary schools situated within the ward's boundaries. The area maintains a practical, community-focused character typical of this part of Knowsley.

Area overview

On average Swanside has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swanside is £47,256 per year. There are 3 schools in Swanside: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Swanside is home to around 9,377 people, with a population density of about 6,174.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swanside Population
9,377
Population density
6,174.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.37(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.69(-75%)
Vehicle crime
3.09(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.77(-69%)
Public order
2.56(-75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,803
93.88%
Irish
87
0.93%
Other White
82
0.87%
African
53
0.57%
Indian
51
0.54%
Total population: 9,377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,273
29.75%
No qualifications
1,449
18.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,367
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,098
14.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
767
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 7,640

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,690
43.71%
Owns outright
1,521
39.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
375
9.7%
Other social rented
116
3%
Social rents from council
89
2.3%
Total households: 3,866

Property prices in Swanside

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Swanside area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swanside 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 Swanside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£420,000
Flats7£170,000
Semi-Detached66£216,250
Terraced8£155,000

10 years median price trend in Swanside

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

All postcodes in Swanside

L147BE

Swanside

L147NT

Coronation Drive

L140JG

Pilch Lane

L146TQ

Milton Avenue

L146UJ

Greystone Crescent

L147AH

Berrydale Road

L364LE

Merton Crescent

L364NJ

Windsor Road

L364NS

Merton Drive

L147BA

Friars Way

L369TJ

Church Road

L364LX

Western Avenue

L146UE

Greystone Road

L364NW

Pilch Lane East

L147PX

Gordon Drive

L364JG

Fairfield Crescent

L147QF

Campbell Drive

L364NT

Jeffereys Drive

L145PE

Thingwall Hall Drive

L146TA

Corwen Crescent

L147BB

Crowther Road

L364PH

Woodlands Road

L369TL

Church Road

L146TR

Malvern Avenue

L147NJ

Swanside Road

L146UA

Reva Road

L147AS

Sandown Avenue

L140JH

Pilch Lane

L147QE

Campbell Drive

L146UP

Hilary Avenue

L147AG

Holly Bank Avenue

L147AW

Marwood Road

L147BF

Merchant Grove

L364JS

Jeffereys Crescent

L364JW

Ashbourne Crescent

L146TJ

Hilary Avenue

L146TT

Childwall Parade

L364LR

Beldon Crescent

L146UH

Greystone Road

L364JH

Ashbourne Crescent

L364PP

Western Avenue

L364JQ

Fairfield Crescent

L364PW

Westwick Place

L147NZ

Thingwall Lane

L147PT

Stuart Drive

L364NF

Beechburn Road

L146UT

Penrose Avenue West

L364NP

Pilch Lane East

L140JL

Page Moss Lane

L146TG

Milton Avenue

L364JX

Beechburn Crescent

L147QG

Campbell Drive

L140JY

Mayfair Avenue

L364HZ

Pilch Lane East

L364PA

Easton Road

L146TH

Ringwood Avenue

L147AJ

Berrydale Road

L146UX

Sexton Way

L147PZ

Gordon Drive

Data Sources

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