Rydal Close Kirkby, Knowsley
34 addresses across 2 postcodes (L33), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19501118.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £108,050 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 17, D: 5, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Headbolt Lane, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Mill Dam Park, is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 34 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Maassarani & Partners, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £108,050 | £85,000 | £131,100 |
| 2019 | 2 | £72,475 | £69,950 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £56,000 | £56,000 | £56,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £48,000 | £48,000 | £48,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £36,500 | £36,500 | £36,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2023 | 15 L33 2DS | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2023 | 16 L33 2DS | Terraced | £131,100 | |
| 20 Nov 2019 | 26 L33 2DS | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2019 | 15 L33 2DS | Terraced | £69,950 | |
| 4 May 2018 | 15 L33 2DS | Terraced | £56,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2017 | 7 L33 2DS | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2016 | 4 L33 2DS | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2015 | 17 L33 2DS | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2009 | 8 L33 2DS | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2008 | 28 L33 2DS | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2007 | 31 L33 2DS | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2001 | 28 L33 2DS | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 26 Jun 1998 | 4 L33 2DS | Terraced | £36,500 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (12); House, end-terrace (6); Bungalow, end-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (17); 1967-1975 (6); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12); owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 1, Rydal Close, Kirkby
- 3, Rydal Close, Kirkby
- 4, Rydal Close, Kirkby
- 7, Rydal Close, Kirkby
- 11, Rydal Close, Kirkby
- 15, Rydal Close, Kirkby
- 16, Rydal Close, Kirkby
- 17, Rydal Close, Kirkby
- 22, Rydal Close, Kirkby
- 24, Rydal Close, Kirkby
- 26, Rydal Close, Kirkby
- 29, Rydal Close, Kirkby
- 30, Rydal Close, Kirkby
- 33, Rydal Close, Kirkby
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 (67% of about 670 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.
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, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 2DS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| L33 2DQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 30 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L33 2DQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L33 2DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Headbolt Lane 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Kirkby (Merseyside) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Maghull 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Derwent Close Tower Hill | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bootle Bus Station | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Tree View Court Car Park | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 17.8 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Maassarani & Partners | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Primary Resource Centre | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashworth Hospital Healthcare Registry | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Kirkby Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Dam Park 9.7 ha | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Millbrook Park Millennium Green 15 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,290 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,020 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Delaware Allotments 7,290 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 55 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Chad, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Chad | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Standing cross 30m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Cross base 25m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Rough | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Shacklady's Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Big Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Woodwards Plantation | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Lime tree Woods | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Bickerstaffe Delf Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 34 |
1 of the street's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenscroft Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Millbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 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 km (0.6 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 |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eastcroft Park School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Melling Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 Marie's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhejiang Garden Takeaway L33 2DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Go Local L33 2DL | Retailers - other | 110 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 26 Feb 2025 |
| The Windmill L33 1ZN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Stretford News L33 1WE | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dickens Close (13); On or near Coniston Close (13); On or near Thirlmere Walk (10); On or near Domingo Drive (5); On or near Appleby Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 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) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 39% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Derwent Close · Windermere Drive · Ennerdale Close · Easedale Walk · Thirlmere Walk · Loweswater Way · Ambleside Drive · Kendal Road · Grasmere Close · Haweswater Close · Bassenthwaite Avenue · Apostles 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.