Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

RIPON CLOSE, L36 1YF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIPON CLOSE, L36 1YF.

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Population

421

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 38,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

L36 1YF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 65% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L36 1YF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ripon Close, 1.0km from Huyton in Huyton with Roby. Administratively it sits within St Michaels ward and the Knowsley constituency.

For families considering a move, L36 1YF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1YF are sourced from Output Area E00032857 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L36 1YF. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

3 sales · Mean £ 131,000

Terraced

£ 124,250

2 sales · Mean £ 124,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

L36 1YF has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences104
Drugs24
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour10

school Local Schools

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Willow Tree Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding202 pupils0.6 km
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils0.8 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement221 pupils0.9 km
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Lord Derby Academy

Requires Improvement1090 pupils1.0 km
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Alt Bridge School

Outstanding261 pupils1.1 km
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Knowsley Central School

Outstanding100 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good234 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Lowcost Booze And Food0.6 km
  • Mosscroft Post Office0.3 km
  • Kelly's Wines0.3 km
  • Millers Newsagents0.4 km
  • Hollys Mini Mart0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • St Aidans RC Social Club0.8 km
  • The Seel Arms0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Lemon And Sugar0.6 km
  • Coffee Wagon0.3 km
  • Julie's Cafe0.3 km
  • Lakeside Bar & Grill0.7 km
  • St Gabriels Church0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Select Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • The Chippy0.3 km
  • Antonios Cafe0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Huyton1.6 km
  • Prescot1.7 km
  • Whiston1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Selby Grove0.0 km
  • York Road0.1 km
  • Essex Road0.2 km
  • Bedford Close0.2 km
  • Stafford Close0.2 km