Ribbler's Lane Kirkby, Knowsley
50 addresses across 6 postcodes (L32), about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 19501078.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (C: 20, D: 7, E: 2, F: 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 0% 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 is about 840 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 44 of its 50 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Millbrook Medical Centre, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1976-1982 (12); 1967-1975 (10); before 1900 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (19); owner-occupied (9).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (79% of about 2,490 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ribblers Lane, Ingoe Lane (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- 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: yes, Knowsley.
Listed buildings
- 101 AND 103, RIBBLER'S LANE, grade II
- 121 AND 123, RIBBLER'S LANE, grade II
- 63 AND 65, RIBBLER'S LANE, grade II
- 81 AND 83, RIBBLER'S LANE, grade II
- SEFTON ARMS COTTAGES, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Kirkby Stadium, Valley Road, Westvale, Kirkby: up to 154 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Bewley Drive, Kirkby: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Southdene Methodist Church, Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Southdene Methodist Church, Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 6 October 2026: BT, New service connection, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
- 1 September 2026: BT, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
- 18 August 2026: BT, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 4 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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 7RH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L32 7RA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L32 7RB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L32 9SW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| L32 4SE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| L32 7RP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 50 addresses are between 14 m and 24 m above sea level (23 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L32 4SE | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| L32 7RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L32 7RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L32 7RH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L32 7RP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L32 9SW | 46% | 46% | 46% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kirkby (Merseyside) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Headbolt Lane 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Fazakerley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cawthorne Ave Southdene | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bootle Bus Station | 6.8 km (4.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 8 km (5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 15.3 km (9.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Millbrook Medical Centre | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carlis Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Walton Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Kirkby Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,570 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,730 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Delaware Allotments 7,290 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Bed Plantation | Wood | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Lime tree Woods | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Knowsley Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Long Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Berry Hill | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 50 |
44 of the street's 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Croxteth Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 | 1.7 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 |
| Millbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Park L32 3XP | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (merseyside).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: New service connection, 6 October 2026 to 8 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- L32 7RH: 28 addresses
- L32 7RA: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- L32 7RB: 7 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- L32 9SW: 2 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- L32 4SE: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
- L32 7RP: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Paddock · Burtons Way · The Groves · M57 · Ryecote · Dickens Close · M57 · Portal Way
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.