Postcode insights

L36 4LE

Merton Crescent

Swanside

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Detailed insights for L36 4LE

Overview

Postcode L36 4LE is located in a major urban area, within the Swanside ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Court Hey & Swanside area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Court Hey & Swanside is £48,305 per year. The nearest station is Roby, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Bowring Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Court Hey & Swanside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,730 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Court Hey & Swanside has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Court Hey & Swanside is £48,305 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 206 ft away from L36 4LE.

Flood risk

No risk

Court Hey & Swanside near L36 4LE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L36 4LE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Roby

N/A

Walking directions to Roby
0.9 mi

Huyton

N/A

Walking directions to Huyton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L36 4LE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBowring ParkMediumWalking directions to Bowring Park

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
8,684.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.3(-56%)
Other theft
2.22(-66%)
Drugs
1.48(-62%)
Other crime
1.48(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.48(-84%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
347
99.14%
Irish
1
0.29%
Other White
1
0.29%
Other
1
0.29%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
31.21%
Level 3 (A level)
58
20.57%
No qualifications
51
18.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
49.29%
Owns outright
39
27.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
17.86%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.86%
Other social rented
2
1.43%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Swanside

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £235K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Swanside area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swanside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£318,750£319
Semi-Detached69£215,000£238
Terraced15£175,000£184
Flats3£170,000£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swanside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£144,995£134,000£120,500
2017£302,495£129,995£135,000£119,000
2018£296,995£129,995£146,000£165,000
2019£278,495£144,000£155,000£123,000
2020£332,995£143,500£155,000£138,000
2021£350,000£144,750£180,000£154,000
2022£395,000£160,000£193,710£182,500
2023£395,000£173,000£200,000£193,500
2024£410,000£164,000£210,000£158,000
2025£425,000£171,250£215,000£170,000
2026£318,750£83,000£219,250£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swanside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£164£159£123
2017£237£192£149£151
2018£247£197£157£192
2019£247£200£169£138
2020£267£196£167£133
2021£289£226£195£162
2022£293£236£216£184
2023£304£269£218£232
2024£342£253£221£165
2025£344£243£232£179
2026£319£157£249£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swanside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swanside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L36 4LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L36 4LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 202550, Merton Crescent, Liverpool, L36 4LESemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
01 May 20263, Wentworth Grove, Liverpool, L36 4LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
08 Dec 202536, Jeffereys Crescent, Liverpool, L36 4JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,500
22 Aug 202550, Jeffereys Crescent, Liverpool, L36 4JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
25 Jul 202516, Jeffereys Crescent, Liverpool, L36 4JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the L36 4LE postcode area, located within Court Hey & Swanside, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L36 4LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRoby Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryDovecot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L36 4LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L36 4LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miOne Stop2-4 Rimmer Avenue, Liverpool, L16 2NGWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,844
Band C£2,108
Band D£2,371
Band E£2,898
Band F£3,425
Band G£3,952
Band H£4,743

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 L36 4LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin Dever

Swanside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ian Byrne

Liverpool West Derby - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictKnowsleyE08000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyLiverpool West DerbyE14001341
WardSwansideE05010947
ParishKnowsley, unparished areaE43000243
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Court Hey & SwansideE02001340
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 014FE01006489
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L36 4LE

Is L36 4LE (Court Hey & Swanside) safe?

The area around L36 4LE records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L36 4LE?

The median sale price around L36 4LE in Court Hey & Swanside is £215,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L36 4LE?

There are 12 schools close to L36 4LE, including Roby Park Primary School (Good), Dovecot Primary School (Good) and St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L36 4LE?

The closest station to L36 4LE is Roby, about 566 m away.

How deprived is the area around L36 4LE?

L36 4LE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,730 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L36 4LE (Court Hey & Swanside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Liverpool West Derby covering L36 4LE is Ian Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Colin Dever (Labour Party).

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.