Beck Close Kirkby, Knowsley
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (L10), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19501975.
- Sales: 45 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £173,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 7, E: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Field Lane Park, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gillmoss Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £136,000 | £136,000 | £136,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £93,000 | £93,000 | £93,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £100,000 | £92,000 | £100,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £92,500 | £92,500 | £92,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £129,000 | £129,000 | £129,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £109,950 | £99,950 | £119,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £123,500 | £123,500 | £123,500 |
| 2003 | 2 | £77,950 | £75,950 | £79,950 |
| 2002 | 3 | £54,995 | £50,000 | £58,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 2024 | 15 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2022 | 18 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 8 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £92,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Sep 2020 | 19 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £136,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2019 | 17 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £85,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Apr 2018 | 10 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2013 | 12 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2013 | 14 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2013 | 11 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2012 | 10 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2010 | 8 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £92,500 | |
| 17 Apr 2007 | 5 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £129,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2005 | 19 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £119,950 | |
| 24 Mar 2005 | 14 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £99,950 | |
| 13 Dec 2004 | 5 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £123,500 | |
| 22 Sep 2003 | 12 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £79,950 | |
| 7 Aug 2003 | 3 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £75,950 | |
| 29 Nov 2002 | 9 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £58,500 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 12 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £54,995 | |
| 22 Mar 2002 | 14 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2001 | 9 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £51,500 | |
| 6 Apr 2001 | 8 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £47,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2001 | 2 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £43,500 | |
| 3 Nov 2000 | 3 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £42,995 | |
| 27 Oct 2000 | 3 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2000 | 11 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £48,000 | |
| 22 Oct 1999 | 10 L10 4UG | Flat or maisonette | £42,000 | |
| 27 Feb 1998 | 15 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £54,995 | New build. |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 5 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £54,950 | New build. |
| 14 Nov 1997 | 16 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £54,995 | New build. |
| 13 Jun 1997 | 7 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £56,995 | New build. |
| 30 May 1997 | 1 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £53,450 | New build. |
| 2 Apr 1997 | 18 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £46,495 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 14 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £42,995 | New build. |
| 7 Mar 1997 | 17 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £46,995 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 1997 | 12 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £42,995 | New build. |
| 14 Jan 1997 | 8 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £45,995 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 1996 | 2 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £49,495 | |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 9 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £45,995 | New build. |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 10 L10 4UG | Flat or maisonette | £45,995 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 3 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £49,995 | New build. |
| 4 Oct 1996 | 4 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £59,995 | New build. |
| 4 Oct 1996 | 6 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £56,995 | New build. |
| 4 Oct 1996 | 11 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £45,995 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 19 L10 4UG | Semi-detached | £56,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 58 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); House, detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (8); 1991-1995 (3); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 (60% of about 620 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Kirkby Stadium, Valley Road, Westvale, Kirkby: up to 154 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 3 September 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, New service connection, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 18 m and 19 m above sea level (18 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L10 4UE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L10 4UG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kirkby (Merseyside) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Fazakerley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Headbolt Lane 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Field Lane Field Lane Estate | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bootle Bus Station | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 15.4 km (9.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gillmoss Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Walton Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Lower Lane Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Copplehouse Lane, Fazakerley Cashzone | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Field Lane Park 1.2 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | Adlam Park 3.6 ha | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lime tree Woods | Wood | 180 m north |
| Willow Bed Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Knowsley Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Dam Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Craven Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 19 |
3 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazakerley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kirkby High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| Croxteth Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Millbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | 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 John Bosco Arts College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Planet Nursery L10 0AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Co-Op L10 0AL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Aldi L10 0AE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Copplehouse Fish Bar L10 0AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| The Corner Store L10 0AF | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Three Mersey Chef L10 0AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Colette Road (11); On or near Denise Road (8); On or near Amanda Road (6); On or near Greenbank Drive (5); On or near Alma Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Alt Side Court · Brookbank Court · Horseshoe Drive · Meadow Brook Close · Alma Close · Denise Road · Audrey Walk · Amanda Road · Amy Walk · Avis Walk · Fiona Walk · Greenbank Drive
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.