Town Pop. 46,857

Living in Kirkby: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kirkby scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 64/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 37/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the L10 postcode district, Kirkby scores lowest. Against the wider L10 district average of 60/100, that is 5 points below. On healthcare specifically, Kirkby sits 15 points below the L10 district figure of 79/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the L10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

116.6 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 2,207 crimes

↑ 41% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 676 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Criminal damage and arson 589 crimes

↑ 85% above national average

Public order 493 crimes

↑ 62% above national average

Drugs 450 crimes

↑ 191% above national average

other 1,047 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 433 crimes
2 North Parade 84 crimes
3 Villas Road 77 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 11.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³

Green Space 49

Parks Ample 66

Sports Pitches Ample 30

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Ample 22

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 23 in area · 27 within 4km

1Outstanding16Good3Requires Improvement3Ungraded

Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
All Saints Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
Good
Bluebell Park SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
Good
Eastcroft Park SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Fazakerley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Holy Name Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Kirkby CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Kirkby High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Melling Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Millbrook Community Primary SchoolPrimary · 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 departmentsAintree University Hospital0.8 mi

Children's A&E4.2 mi

Royal Liverpool University Hospital4.4 mi

Hospital waitsMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi

Routine referral (median)2 wks

Treated within 18 weeks100%

A&E seen within 4 hrs96.5%

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

GP capacity1,688 patients per GP

6dentists10pharmacies

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

98.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

98.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.5%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,051 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.7%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.7%Unemployed3.6%Retired17.9%Student4.4%Other inactive18.5%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial26.5%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary38.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications28.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.2%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%

Home ownership56.7%

Among the most-deprived 21% 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

Headbolt Lane 0.8 mi

Kirkby 1.1 mi

Fazakerley 2.6 mi

J6 M57 1.1 mi

J5 M57 1.1 mi

J4 M57 1.2 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 5

Restaurants & Cafes Some 2

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9

Retail Shopping Ample 33

Takeaways Ample 14

Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£164,250	204
Detached	£270,000	41
Semi-detached	£170,500	92
Terraced	£130,000	64

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkby a nice place to live?

Kirkby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kirkby is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kirkby?

Kirkby has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 37/100. There were 5,462 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirkby?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirkby are Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School, All Saints Catholic High School and Bluebell Park School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 23 rated schools in Kirkby in total.

What are house prices like in Kirkby?

The current median house price in Kirkby is £164,250, around 42% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £270,000, semi-detached £170,500, terraced £130,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 204 sales recorded in the past 12 months.