Ampleforth Close Kirkby, Knowsley
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (L32), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19501840.
25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £142,750 across 2 sales. 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 6, E: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Knowsley costs £2,488 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. 183 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £142,750 | £135,500 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £136,000 | £136,000 | £136,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £90,000 | £80,000 | £100,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £76,000 | £76,000 | £76,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £91,000 | £91,000 | £91,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £93,000 | £93,000 | £93,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £93,125 | £85,250 | £101,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £98,950 | £98,950 | £98,950 |
| 2005 | 2 | £97,500 | £90,000 | £105,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 7 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £135,500 | |
| 26 Sep 2025 | 5 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2024 | 11 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £136,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2023 | 7 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2021 | 1 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 5 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2020 | 12 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £105,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Nov 2018 | 12 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2018 | 7 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2018 | 11 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 25 May 2016 | 15 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £76,000 | |
| 13 May 2015 | 3 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £91,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2015 | 2 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £81,900 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 3 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2007 | 10 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £101,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2007 | 8 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £85,250 | |
| 23 Oct 2006 | 5 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £98,950 | |
| 9 Sep 2005 | 3 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 27 May 2005 | 15 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2004 | 8 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £52,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2003 | 11 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2003 | 1 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £43,000 | |
| 31 May 2002 | 17 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £51,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2000 | 10 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £38,000 | |
| 13 Jan 1995 | 1 L32 4UR | Semi-detached | £40,330 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11). Built: 1991-1995 (7); 1996-2002 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (3).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (79% of about 1,100 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Westvale Community Centre, Richard Hesketh Drive, Kirkby, permissioned (270 m)
- Former Kirkby Stadium, Valley Road, Westvale, Kirkby: up to 154 homes, not permissioned (430 m)
- Jack Ashley House, William Roberts Avenue, Westvale, Kirkby, permissioned (460 m)
- Jack Ashley House, William Roberts Avenue, Westvale, Kirkby, permissioned (460 m)
- Former Municipal Building and Adjoining Land, Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (640 m)
- Land at Copthorne Road/Melverley Road, Westvale, Kirkby: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (690 m)
- Land south of Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby: up to 800 homes, permissioned (810 m)
- Bewley Drive, Kirkby: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (880 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L32 4TZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L32 4UR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Westvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Millbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kirkby High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 880 m | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Melling Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Park Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km | 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 |
| Ravenscroft Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orient Express L32 5TE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| The Store L32 5TE | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Bailey Court L32 5AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Kay's Convenience L32 5TF | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2020 |
| The Fantail L32 4SX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Westvale Service Station L32 0TZ | Retailers - other | 400 m | 4 Good | 28 May 2025 |
| Kids Planet Waverton Kirkby L32 0TZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Joe's News & Supermarket L32 0TU | Retailers - other | 410 m | 4 Good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Woks Cooking L32 0TU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Kirkby House L32 5TD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kirkby High School L32 2PP | School/college/university | 470 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 |
| Drugs | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Marnwood Road (42); On or near Downgreen Close (39); On or near Dagnall Road (25); On or near Springvale Close (14); On or near Stanton Crescent (10).
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
Stokesley Avenue · Suffton Park · Middleham Close · Wervin Way · Stratton Road · Wervin Road · Porton Road · Bracken Walk · Pateley Close · Coral Close · Overton Close · Gamston Wood
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.
- Anything about planning applications, noise or air quality yet.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.