Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

KNOWSLEY LANE, L36 8EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNOWSLEY LANE, L36 8EL.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences87
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order14
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Knowsley Lane Primary School

Outstanding316 pupils0.6 km
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St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils0.7 km
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Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School

Good445 pupils0.9 km
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Knowsley Central School

Outstanding100 pupils1.1 km
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Meadow Park School

Good64 pupils1.3 km
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Park View Academy

Requires Improvement379 pupils1.3 km
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Alt Bridge School

Outstanding261 pupils1.3 km
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Stockbridge Village Primary School

Good214 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • St George's Church Hall0.8 km
  • Starbucks0.6 km
fastfood

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