Living in L34, Knowsley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around L34 in Knowsley. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Knowsley: £189,116, up 3.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around L34
98 recorded home sales on the streets around central L34 in the last 2 years, with a median of £254,995 and a range from £50,000 to £472,500. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 OLIVE ROAD, L34 3AD | semi-detached | £197,960 | 2026-06-02 |
| 12 EGERTON ROAD, L34 3LT | semi-detached | £175,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 7 GREEN ROAD, L34 3LU | semi-detached | £187,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 9 HOPE STREET, L34 6HB | terraced | £126,400 | 2026-04-30 |
| 29 EVANS STREET, L34 6HU | terraced | £105,000 | 2026-03-18 |
| FLAT 8 6 DERBY STREET, L34 3LG | flat-maisonette | £105,000 | 2026-02-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
33 schools within 3 miles , of which 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Whiston Willis Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Prescot Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
26 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.9% |
| Professional occupations | 12.2% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.0% |
| Skilled trades | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
151 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central L34 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Knowsley's figures.
Common questions about L34
What is the average house price in L34?
The average sold price in Knowsley is £189,116 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in L34?
Prices in Knowsley are up 3.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in L34?
The median of 98 recorded sales around central L34 in the last 2 years is £254,995, ranging from £50,000 to £472,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in L34?
33 schools sit within 3 miles of central L34, and 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in L34?
151 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central L34 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is L34 at risk of flooding?
Central L34 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is L34 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 87% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £254,995; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 151 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is L34 safe?
151 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central L34 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? L34 or L36, L34 or L35, L34 or L28.
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