Farnham Close Kirkby, Knowsley
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (L32), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19502188.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £160,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 3).
- 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 Headbolt Lane, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Webster Park, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. Laurence's Medical Centre, about 210 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 121 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 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £117,000 | £102,000 | £117,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £95,500 | £95,000 | £96,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £91,000 | £91,000 | £91,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £96,000 | £96,000 | £96,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £119,000 | £119,000 | £119,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £52,000 | £52,000 | £52,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2024 | 9 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Feb 2022 | 8 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 4 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Feb 2019 | 4 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £117,500 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Feb 2019 | 1 L32 9SF | Terraced | £102,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jan 2019 | 5 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £117,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Mar 2017 | 2 L32 9SF | Terraced | £95,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2015 | 8 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £96,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Sep 2015 | 9 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £95,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Feb 2012 | 1 L32 9SF | Terraced | £91,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jun 2011 | 8 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £96,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Mar 2007 | 5 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £119,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Feb 2006 | 4 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jul 2004 | 9 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £95,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Feb 2002 | 7 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £52,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jun 2001 | 5 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £46,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 May 2001 | 2 L32 9SF | Terraced | £46,995 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Feb 2001 | 3 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £48,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2001 | 1 L32 9SF | Terraced | £48,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2000 | 7 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £49,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 18 Dec 2000 | 6 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £49,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 29 Nov 2000 | 4 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £45,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 24 Nov 2000 | 5 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £45,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Oct 2000 | 8 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £46,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Jul 2000 | 9 L32 9SF | Semi-detached | £46,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (1); Bungalow, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (5); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 (99% of about 710 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)
- Land at Pitsmead Road, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (130 m)
- Land at Pitsmead Road, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (130 m)
- Thursby Walk, Southdene, Kirkby, permissioned (360 m)
- Land at Overdene Walk/Lyelake Road, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Land at Overdene Walk/Lyelake Road, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Bewley Drive, Kirkby: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Southdene Methodist Church, Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Southdene Methodist Church, Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L32 9SF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L32 9SG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 27 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L32 9SF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L32 9SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Headbolt Lane 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Kirkby (Merseyside) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Fazakerley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lydbury Crescent Southdene | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prescot Bus Station | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 15.8 km (9.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Laurence's Medical Centre | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carlis Road (Dental Surgery) | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Walton Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Kirkby Police Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Webster Park 3.4 ha | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Memorial Park 5.3 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,040 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 8.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Rough | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Willow Bed Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Briton Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Knowsley Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
| Berry Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 110 m | No published inspection |
| Park Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 380 m | 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 |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kirkby High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Millbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School L32 9QX | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| The Street Kitchen L32 6QP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| The Park Brow L32 6QP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Park Brow Fish Bar L32 6QP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Fryer Tucks Cafe L32 6QP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Gerry Wongs L32 6QP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Park Brow Newsagents L32 6QP | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2022 |
| The Grog Shop L32 6QD | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| The Convenience Store L32 6QD | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Park Brow Primary School L32 6QH | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Drugs | 18 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kersey Road (14); On or near Hazel Grove (13); On or near Sennen Road (12); On or near Park Brow Drive (12); On or near Thursby Drive (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Gorleston Way · Gorleston Way · Leeside Avenue · Hazel Grove · Leeside Close · Lydbury Crescent · Park Brow Drive · Ingleton Road · Broad Lane · St Laurence Grove · Ingleton Green · Thursby 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.