Town Pop. 57,112

Living in Huyton with Roby: Liveability Score 70/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Huyton with Roby is 70/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Huyton with Roby most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 49/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is 20 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Lifestyle (90) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see L14 postcode district.

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Huyton with Roby scores 70 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

107.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 2,565 crimes

↑ 35% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 722 crimes

↓ 17% below national average

Public order 613 crimes

↑ 65% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 597 crimes

↑ 54% above national average

Drugs 573 crimes

↑ 203% above national average

other 1,090 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 240 crimes
2 Parking Area 227 crimes
3 Princess Drive 83 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 12.3 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³

Green Space 95

Parks Ample 50

Sports Pitches Ample 30

Allotments Adequate 2

Golf Courses Ample 3

Tennis Courts Adequate 3

Bowling Greens Ample 6

Playgrounds Ample 21

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 42 in area · 65 within 4km

2Outstanding32Good4Requires Improvement4Ungraded

Knowsley Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Alt Bridge SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
Good
Blacklow Brow SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Blueberry ParkPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Broughton Hall Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
Good
Childwall Abbey SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
Good
Childwall Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen CollegeSpecial · inspected 2024
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Liverpool University Hospital3 mi

Aintree University Hospital3 mi

Warrington Hospital8.1 mi

Hospital waitsMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)2 wks

Treated within 18 weeks100%

A&E seen within 4 hrs96.5%

11 GP surgeries in area 26 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,698 patients per GP

14dentists12pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)93.3%

available across Knowsley

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

97.8%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97.8%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,191 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.5%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.5%Unemployed3.5%Retired20%Student4.2%Other inactive16.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial30.7%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary35.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications25.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.9%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%

Home ownership60.4%

Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Knowsley · 2026-27

A £1,659

B £1,935

C £2,212

D £2,488

E £3,041

F £3,594

G £4,147

H £4,976

Energy Merseyside & North Wales region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band C

Water United Utilities

Average bill regional £456/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Huyton 0.4 mi

Roby 0.6 mi

Prescot 2 mi

J5 M62 1 mi

J2 M57 1.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 11

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 15

Retail Shopping Ample 68

Takeaways Adequate 8

Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£190,000	256
Detached	£305,000	41
Semi-detached	£212,000	110
Terraced	£150,000	92
Flat / Maisonette	£90,000	13

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Huyton with Roby a nice place to live?

Yes, Huyton with Roby is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Huyton with Roby is 70/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Huyton with Roby?

Huyton with Roby has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 6,160 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Huyton with Roby?

Among the top-rated schools in Huyton with Roby are Knowsley Lane Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 42 rated schools in Huyton with Roby in total.

What are house prices like in Huyton with Roby?

The current median house price in Huyton with Roby is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £305,000, semi-detached £212,000, terraced £150,000, flat £90,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 256 sales recorded in the past 12 months.