Moorgate Road Kirkby, Knowsley
115 addresses across 13 postcodes (L32,L33,L34), about 3.2 km (2 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 19500888.
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Headbolt Lane, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Memorial Park, is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 20 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 114 of its 172 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. Laurence's Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 2,010 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 52 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2016 | MOORGATE POINT L33 7XW | Other | £9,875,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 (75% of about 3,530 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 fronting 1-33 Sedburn Road, Southdene, Kirkby, permissioned (60 m)
- St Martins Church and Vicarage, Peatwood Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- St Martins Church and Vicarage, Peatwood Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- Southdene Methodist Church, Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Southdene Methodist Church, Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Thursby Walk, Southdene, Kirkby, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 27 July 2026 to 30 July 2026: KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (standard works)
- 28 September 2026 to 6 November 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
Finished in the last three months
- 16 September 2026: KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 15 September 2026: KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the verge (major works)
- 1 September 2026: KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 12 August 2026: KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 11 August 2026: KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L33 7RX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L33 7XW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 12 | unlikely |
| L32 6RS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| L33 7XF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L32 6SD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L32 6SZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L32 7PN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L32 7QJ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| L32 7SD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L33 7DR | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| L33 7RR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| L33 7YN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| L34 9JG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 173 addresses are between 20 m and 41 m above sea level (31 m on average); the ground rises about 20 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L32 6RS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L32 6SD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L32 6SZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L32 7PN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L32 7QJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L32 7SD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L33 7DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L33 7RR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L33 7RX | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
| L33 7XF | 75% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| L33 7XW | 56% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| L33 7YN | 100% | 21% | 21% | 0% |
| L34 9JG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Headbolt Lane 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Kirkby (Merseyside) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Fazakerley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bewley Drive Southdene | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prescot Bus Station | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 15 km (9.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Laurence's Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carlis Road (Dental Surgery) | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Walton Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Kirkby Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Park 5.3 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,040 m² | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 5.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Briton Plantation | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Boys' School Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Willow Bed Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Long Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Berry Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 58 | 172 |
114 of the street's 172 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | 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 Laurence's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kirkby High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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) |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 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 Marie's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate CES L32 7PR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Merseyslice L32 7QY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kraft Chippy L32 7QY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bainton Close (9); On or near Moorgate Road (9); On or near Cleadon Road (6); On or near Woodene Close (6); On or near Bainton Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 5 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 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
- L33 7RX: 62 addresses of 66 in the postcode
- L33 7XW: 40 addresses of 45 in the postcode
- L32 6RS: 2 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- L33 7XF: 2 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- L32 6SD: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- L32 6SZ: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
- L32 7PN: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- L32 7QJ: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
- L32 7SD: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
- L33 7DR: 1 address
- L33 7RR: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
- L33 7YN: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
- L34 9JG: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sedburn Road · Cleadon Close · Woodene Close · Kilsail Road · Shaldon Road · Cleadon Road · Bainton Close · Gaywood Avenue · Shaldon Close · Bainton Road · Birkin Road · Albury Road
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.