A580 Kirkby, Knowsley
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (L11,L34), about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 19501450.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Knowsley costs £2,488 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 10% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, and Croxteth Hall and Country Park (224 hectares) is about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gillmoss Medical Centre, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Knowsley in 2026-27: Band D £2,488 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,659 | £1,935 | £2,212 | £2,488 | £3,041 | £3,594 | £4,147 | £4,977 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (43% of about 1,360 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): 1 Portal Way , Liverpool, L11 0JA, 1 Portal Way , Liverpool, L11 0JA, Former Carcraft Site and TJM Training Centre, Portal Way, Liverpool 11.
- Tree preservation orders: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 12 October 2026 to 14 October 2026: EE Ltd, Optional permit (no fee) e.g. for traffic management etc, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 8 September 2026 to 10 September 2026: KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the verge (minor works)
- 1 September 2026 to 3 September 2026: KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
- 17 August 2026 to 18 August 2026: KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the verge (minor works)
- 13 August 2026 to 14 August 2026: KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| L34 9EN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L11 0JA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 17 m and 19 m above sea level (19 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L11 0JA | 64% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| L34 9EN | 85% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kirkby (Merseyside) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Headbolt Lane 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Fazakerley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M57 Knowsley | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prescot Bus Station | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 14.4 km (9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gillmoss Medical Centre | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allisons Chemist | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carlis Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Walton Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Kirkby Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,570 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Croxteth Hall and Country Park 224 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,730 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | Delaware Allotments 7,290 m² | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 225 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Croxteth Hall Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Croxteth Hall Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Wood | Wood | 130 m south-east |
| Willow Bed Plantation | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Long Plantation | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Craven Wood | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Berry Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Knowsley: see them on the Knowsley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croxteth Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kirkby High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School Church of England/Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heng Xing L11 6LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Nisa Local L11 6LP | Retailers - other | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2025 |
| The Food Warehouse L11 0JA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (merseyside).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Parkview Road · Wicket Close · Kynance Road · Helston Road · M57 · M57 · Willow Way · Polperro Close · Helford Road · M57
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.