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L14 9BA

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Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park

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Detailed insights for L14 9BA

Overview

Postcode L14 9BA is located in a major urban area, within the Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park area of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Knotty Ash area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knotty Ash is £37,851 per year. The median sale price in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park is £156,000 (around £183 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £175,000. The nearest station is Roby, about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Dovecot Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
52.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Knotty Ash has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 746 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Knotty Ash has a high crime rate, with approximately 69 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.7%

Approximately 52.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Knotty Ash is £37,851 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from L14 9BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Knotty Ash near L14 9BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Roby located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L14 9BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDovecot ParkMediumWalking directions to Dovecot Park

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
9,239.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.27(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.14(-21%)
Drugs
6.34(+63%)
Public order
5.55(-45%)
Possession of weapons
4.76(+333%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
85.71%
Other White
9
2.74%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
2.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.82%
Chinese
5
1.52%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
31.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
17.8%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
40.46%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.14%
Owns outright
19
14.5%
Social rents from council
16
12.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.92%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park

Median price: £156,000
Price per sq ft: £183
Sales (last 12 months): 41
Typical range (middle 50%): £130K – £175K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 (about £183 per square foot) in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£195,000£209
Terraced30£150,000£175
Flats4£145,500£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£102,475£70,750
2017£93,000£135,000£79,000
2018£72,500£127,500£81,000
2019£81,250£136,000£85,000
2020£112,500£126,000£92,000
2021£124,000£155,000£114,500
2022£117,000£206,250£132,500
2023£130,000£176,000£135,000
2024—£175,000£140,000
2025£121,500£140,600£146,000
2026£145,500£210,000£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£113£87
2017£146£128£90
2018£92£122£98
2019£89£149£105
2020£121£145£118
2021£222£153£133
2022£176£170£153
2023£134£184£157
2024—£181£163
2025£145£180£169
2026£226£208£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L14 9BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L14 9BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 202681, Dovecot Avenue, Liverpool, L14 7QJTerracedLeasehold£165,000
28 Jul 2025124, Longreach Road, Liverpool, L14 0NWTerracedFreehold£130,000
21 Apr 202621, Churchdown Close, Liverpool, L14 7PLTerracedFreehold£15,000
13 Feb 202620, Churchdown Close, Liverpool, L14 7PLTerracedFreehold£93,000
12 Dec 202515, Prestwood Crescent, Liverpool, L14 2EDTerracedLeasehold£152,500

Schools

In the L14 9BA postcode area, located within Knotty Ash, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L14 9BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableNexGen AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDovecot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBlueberry ParkCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L14 9BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L14 9BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDaily StopEast Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 9PJWalking directions to Daily Stop
0.3 miToday's ExtraCampbell Drive, Knowsley, L14 7QHWalking directions to Today's Extra
0.4 miEverydayz Dinas LaneDinas Lane, Knowsley, L36 2NPWalking directions to Everydayz Dinas Lane
0.4 miAldi367 East Prescot Road, Liverpool, L14 2DEWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miQuick Pick Convenience StorePage Moss Lane, Knowsley, L36 2PAWalking directions to Quick Pick Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district.

Band A£1,782
Band B£2,079
Band C£2,377
Band D£2,674
Band E£3,268
Band F£3,862
Band G£4,456
Band H£5,347

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L14 9BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Harry Philip John Doyle

Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Ian Byrne

Liverpool West Derby - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLiverpoolE08000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool West DerbyE14001341
ParishLiverpool, unparished areaE43000166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Knotty AshE02001371
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Liverpool 025AE01006572
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about L14 9BA

Is L14 9BA (Knotty Ash) safe?

The area around L14 9BA records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L14 9BA?

The median sale price around L14 9BA in Knotty Ash & Dovecot Park is £156,000 (about £183 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L14 9BA?

There are 15 schools close to L14 9BA, including NexGen Academy (Good), Dovecot Primary School (Good) and Blueberry Park (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around L14 9BA?

L14 9BA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 746 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L14 9BA (Knotty Ash) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool West Derby covering L14 9BA is Ian Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Harry Philip John Doyle (Labour and Co-operative Party).