Ingoe Close Kirkby, Knowsley
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (L32), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19500657.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £70,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, 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 880 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Valley Park, is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Millbrook Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £32,000 | £32,000 | £32,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2018 | 7 L32 4SU | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2002 | 22 L32 4SU | Terraced | £32,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); Bungalow, detached (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1967-1975 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 (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 km (0.6 miles)
- Westvale Community Centre, Richard Hesketh Drive, Kirkby, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Land at Copthorne Road/Melverley Road, Westvale, Kirkby: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Kirkby Stadium, Valley Road, Westvale, Kirkby: up to 154 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Jack Ashley House, William Roberts Avenue, Westvale, Kirkby, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Jack Ashley House, William Roberts Avenue, Westvale, Kirkby, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 18 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L32 4SU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L32 4SZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kirkby (Merseyside) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Headbolt Lane 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Fazakerley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ingoe Close Westvale | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bootle Bus Station | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 16.4 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Millbrook Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Walton Hospital | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Kirkby Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valley Park 5.5 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,080 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,890 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Delaware Allotments 7,290 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 5.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lime tree Woods | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Willow Bed Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Old Rough | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Knowsley Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Long Plantation | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 15 |
12 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 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 |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 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 | 1 km (0.6 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 Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kirkby High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Melling Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fazakerley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| All Saints Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fantail L32 4SX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Westvale Service Station L32 0TZ | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 28 May 2025 |
| Kids Planet Waverton Kirkby L32 0TZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Woks Cooking L32 0TU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Joe's News & Supermarket L32 0TU | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Westvale Primary School L32 0RQ | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Whitefield Drive (14); On or near Hawgreen Road (11); On or near Oatlands Road (11); On or near Oakdale Close (7); On or near Newick Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 18% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
Oakdale Close · Ingoe Lane · Trentham Walk · Whitefield Drive · Trentham Road · Hawgreen Road · Newick Park · Staverton Park · Newick Road · Westfield Walk · Lavender Avenue · Harron Close
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.