Roughdale Close Kirkby, Knowsley
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (L32), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19501095.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £100,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 9, D: 4, E: 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 Kirkby (Merseyside), about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Memorial Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 23 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. Laurence's Medical Centre, about 900 m (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 124 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 | 2 | £100,500 | £80,000 | £121,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £72,500 | £72,500 | £72,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £77,000 | £76,000 | £78,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £57,500 | £57,500 | £57,500 |
| 2010 | 2 | £95,000 | £90,000 | £100,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £67,000 | £67,000 | £67,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £57,498 | £49,995 | £65,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £31,500 | £23,500 | £32,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 27 L32 7QS | Terraced | £115,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Oct 2024 | 8 L32 7QS | Terraced | £121,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2024 | 8 L32 7QS | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2024 | 8 L32 7QS | Terraced | £55,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Feb 2023 | 7 L32 7QS | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2021 | 23 L32 7QS | Terraced | £97,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Oct 2019 | 27 L32 7QS | Terraced | £72,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2018 | 35 L32 7QS | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2017 | 25 L32 7QS | Terraced | £76,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2017 | 15 L32 7QS | Terraced | £78,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Jul 2016 | 10 L32 7QS | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2013 | 15 L32 7QS | Terraced | £57,500 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Oct 2010 | 16 L32 7QS | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2010 | 11 L32 7QS | Terraced | £100,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jun 2006 | 25 L32 7QS | Terraced | £67,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2003 | 35 L32 7QS | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2003 | 8 L32 7QS | Terraced | £49,995 | |
| 23 Dec 2002 | 7 L32 7QS | Terraced | £32,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2002 | 27 L32 7QS | Terraced | £23,500 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Feb 2002 | 19 L32 7QS | Terraced | £31,500 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Nov 2001 | 35 L32 7QS | Terraced | £47,000 | |
| 23 Oct 1998 | 6 L32 7QS | Terraced | £33,500 | |
| 7 Oct 1997 | 9 L32 7QS | Terraced | £40,000 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (12); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1950-1966 (14); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 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 (98% of about 560 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)
- Southdene Methodist Church, Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Southdene Methodist Church, Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- St Martins Church and Vicarage, Peatwood Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- St Martins Church and Vicarage, Peatwood Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Land fronting 1-33 Sedburn Road, Southdene, Kirkby, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Thursby Walk, Southdene, Kirkby, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 14 September 2026: KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, 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 27 addresses are between 23 m and 24 m above sea level (23 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L32 7QS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L32 7QW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kirkby (Merseyside) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Headbolt Lane 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Fazakerley 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ravenhead Avenue Southdene | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prescot Bus Station | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 14.9 km (9.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Laurence's Medical Centre | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carlis Road (Dental Surgery) | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Walton Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Kirkby Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Park 5.3 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,730 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,040 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 5.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Croxteth Hall Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Croxteth Hall Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Bed Plantation | Wood | 510 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Knowsley Wood | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Long Plantation | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Boys' School Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Berry Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 | 26 | 27 |
1 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 880 m (0.5 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 |
| Kirkby High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Croxteth Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft Chippy L32 7QY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Merseyslice L32 7QY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Everydayz L32 7QY | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Activate CES L32 7PR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Knowsley Inn And Lounge L34 9HA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Suites Hotel L34 9HA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| RAFA Club L32 6QG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Explorers Kirkby L32 6QG | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Broad Lane Fish N Chips L32 6QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Beno's L32 6QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Thora's Supermarket L32 6QA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Southdene Newsagents L32 6QA | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Kirkby Kebab House L32 6QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Kingfisher Hotel L32 6QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Old Farm Road (51); On or near Chadlow Road (11); On or near Shirdley Avenue (10); On or near Felspar Road (8); On or near Roughdale Avenue (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 16% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 41% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, mid-terrace (lodged 20 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Roughdale Avenue · Bunter Road · Shirdley Walk · Rhosesmor Road · Chadlow Road · Rhosesmor Close · The Croft · Felspar Road · Digmoor Road · Hartwood Square · Croxteth View · Shirdley Avenue
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.