Postcode L36 8BQ is located in a major urban area, within the St Michaels ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Longview & Knowsley Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longview & Knowsley Park is £31,788 per year. The nearest station is Huyton, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George V Memorial Playing Fields.
Longview & Knowsley Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 371 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Longview & Knowsley Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Longview & Knowsley Park is £31,788 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from L36 8BQ.
Longview & Knowsley Park near L36 8BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Huyton located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Huyton | N/A | Walking directions to Huyton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George V Memorial Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Memorial Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Alt Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alt Park |
| 0.1 mi | Wastlebridge Park | Medium | Walking directions to Wastlebridge Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £333,500 | £274 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £175,000 | £203 |
| Terraced | 35 | £140,000 | £165 |
| Flats | 1 | £37,000 | £86 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L36 8BQ.
In the L36 8BQ postcode area, located within Longview & Knowsley Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L36 8BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Xtra Local | Astley Road, Knowsley, L36 8BJ | Walking directions to Xtra Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Astley Road, Knowsley, L36 8BJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L36 8BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matt Costello
St Michaels - Elected 7 May 2026
Anneliese Midgley
Knowsley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L36 8BQ records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, drugs and public order.
The median sale price around L36 8BQ in Longview & Knowsley Park is £151,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to L36 8BQ, including St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good), Knowsley Central School (Outstanding) and Knowsley Lane Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L36 8BQ is Huyton, about 1,558 m away.
L36 8BQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 371 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L36 8BQ is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Costello (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.