Town Pop. 1,637

Living in Knowsley: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Knowsley comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 63/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 39/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Knowsley places 4th of 5 in the L34 postcode district. Against the wider L34 district average of 69/100, that is 14 points below. On lifestyle specifically, Knowsley sits 28 points below the L34 district figure of 91/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the L34 postcode district.

55
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Knowsley scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
127.1 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 72 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Drugs 17 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Longborough Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 School Lane 17 crimes
  3. 3 Forest Grove 14 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 11.2 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
69
Green Space 82
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
43
2 schools in area · 29 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Knowsley Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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
42
A&E departmentsAintree University Hospital3.2 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital5.1 mi
Children's A&E7.4 mi
Hospital waitsMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)2 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs96.5%
Nearest GP surgeryFir Tree Medical Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,644 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)93.3%
available across Knowsley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed2.9%Retired23.6%Student3.6%Other inactive13.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.2%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary29.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.7%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership69.8%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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 D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Prescot 2.9 mi
Roby 2.9 mi
Huyton 3 mi
J3 M57 0.9 mi
J4 M57 1 mi
J4 M57 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
63
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £247,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£210k £274k £340k £404k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Kirkby 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Huyton with Roby 70 2.6 mi away ⇄
Prescot 72 3.5 mi away ⇄
Aintree 62 4.3 mi away ⇄
Rainford 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Liverpool 66 4.4 mi away ⇄
St Helens (St. Helens) 61 4.8 mi away ⇄
Maghull 66 5.4 mi away ⇄
Bootle (Sefton) 63 5.6 mi away ⇄
Cronton 65 5.6 mi away ⇄
Litherland 67 6.2 mi away ⇄
Billinge 60 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Knowsley a nice place to live?

Knowsley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Knowsley 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 Knowsley?

Knowsley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 208 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Knowsley?

Among the top-rated schools in Knowsley is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Knowsley in total.

What are house prices like in Knowsley?

The current median house price in Knowsley is £247,500, around 13% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%.

Knowsley in context

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Postcode districts in Knowsley

L34 69 ⇄

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