L36 8EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Knowsley Lane, 0.4km from Woolfall Heath in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within Stockbridge ward and the Knowsley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for L36 8EL are sourced from Output Area E00032627 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNOWSLEY LANE, L36 8EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNOWSLEY LANE, L36 8EL.
355
40
£ 33,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L36 8EL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 40, L36 8EL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L36 8EL. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 148,475
8 sales · Mean £ 147,118
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L36 8EL has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Knowsley Lane Primary School
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Knowsley Central School
Meadow Park School
Park View Academy
Alt Bridge School
Stockbridge Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Rowlands1.0 km
- The Old Roundabout Convenience Store0.3 km
- Kellie's General Store0.7 km
- Kellys Discount Wines1.0 km
- Peo's1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- St George's Church Hall0.8 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- To Le1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huyton2.2 km
- Roby2.3 km
- Prescot3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Thornton Way0.1 km
- Park Way0.1 km
- Park Way0.2 km
- Newark Close0.2 km
- Hillside Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L368EL · Data under Open Government Licence