House prices in Knowsley
The median price paid for a home in Knowsley was £185,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,425 sales. House prices in Knowsley did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 25.9% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Knowsley was 13% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Knowsley was £858 a month in August 2026, 11.4% up on a year earlier (ONS). Knowsley had 8.4 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Knowsley stands out
- Rents in Knowsley had the 4th biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+11.4%).
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Knowsley had the 9th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+25.9%).
- Knowsley has the 16th highest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 97.0%.
House prices in Knowsley
The median price paid in Knowsley was £185,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,425 sales, or £2,292 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £303,500 | 264 | £2,966 | −2.8% | +26.5% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £201,351 | 620 | £2,500 | +0.7% | +27.4% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £142,000 | 451 | £1,831 | +1.4% | +31.5% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £92,500 | 90 | £1,660 | +10.1% | +11.4% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley | £185,000 | 0.0% | +25.9% | £2,292 | +0.4% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Knowsley sold for a median £2,292 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 12% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Knowsley has the 38th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 18th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in Knowsley
The average private rent in Knowsley was £858 a month in August 2026, 11.4% up on a year earlier. Rents in Knowsley are 44.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Knowsley has the 92nd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 16th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Broadband and mobile in Knowsley
97.0% of premises in Knowsley can get gigabit broadband and 99.3% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 93.7% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 16th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
97.5% of premises in Knowsley get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
How many homes sell in Knowsley
1,212 homes were sold in Knowsley in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.75 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Knowsley were 7.5% down on the year before and 36.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 44th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th fewest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Knowsley
The police recorded 13,702 crimes in Knowsley in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.4 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Knowsley fell 2.0% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 17.1% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.71 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.75 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.68 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.24 |
Knowsley has the 114th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 12th highest of 25 local authorities in North West.
The figure for North West leaves out Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Knowsley
Knowsley is the 17th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 17th |
| Income | 24th |
| Employment | 2nd |
| Education and skills | 13th |
| Health | 3rd |
| Crime | 69th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 218th |
| Living environment | 238th |
People moving in and out in Knowsley
In the year ending June 2025, 9,469 people moved to Knowsley from elsewhere in the UK and 7,795 moved away, a net gain of 1,674 (10.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Liverpool 4,691
- St. Helens 745
- Sefton 644
Most moved out to
- Liverpool 2,864
- Sefton 973
- St. Helens 823
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Knowsley
How much does a house cost in Knowsley?
The median price paid for a home in Knowsley was £185,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £303,500; semi-detached £201,351; terraced £142,000; flats £92,500.
Are house prices in Knowsley going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Knowsley did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 25.9%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Knowsley?
The average private rent in Knowsley was £858 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £601; 2 bed £767; 3 bed £929; 4+ bed £1,327.
Is Knowsley a safe place to live?
Knowsley had 8.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 114th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North West was 8.4. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Knowsley?
93.7% of premises in Knowsley can get full fibre and 97.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Liverpool 8 km
- St. Helens 9 km
- Halton 13 km
- Warrington 17 km
- Wigan 17 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.