56 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT
PRESCOT, KNOWSLEY, MERSEYSIDE L34 4AX
£360,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
116 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£354,000 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£3,103/m²
Local average
£371,933 (-3.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (8,134 of 33,755)
Street crime
123 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Modern Detached Family Home
- Lounge & Open Plan Kitchen/ Diner/ Family Room
- Utility & W.C.
- Four Bedrooms & Family Bathroom
- En Suite To Master
- Driveway & Garage
- Gardens To The Front & Rear
- Viewing Is Highly Recommended
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Private garden
Description
This modern detached family home offers spacious living accommodation across two floors and is ideally located in a sought-after area of Prescot. The property begins with an inviting entrance hall that leads to a generously sized lounge, providing a perfect space for relaxation and entertaining. To the rear of the home, the open-plan kitchen, diner, and family room create a versatile living space, ideal for family meals or hosting guests. The well-equipped kitchen boasts modern fittings, while the adjoining family area opens directly into the rear garden. A convenient utility room and a W.C. complete the ground floor.
Upstairs, the property offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a master with an en suite shower room, providing a private retreat. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, finished to a high standard with contemporary fixtures.
Externally, the property features a driveway providing off-road parking leading to an integral garage. The front and rear gardens offer outdoor space for children to play or for adults to relax and entertain.
This well-maintained home is perfect for growing families, offering a balance of style, comfort, and practicality in a popular residential location good motorway access to M57/M62. Local primary school has outstanding ofsted report.
Early viewing is highly recommended.
Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.
Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.
Listed by
covering Liverpool
Purplebricks
Reference: 155533415
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 07/06/2023
Expiry date: 06/06/2033
Current heating cost: £553/year
Potential heating cost: £556/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
5% since 2023
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 23/03/2026 (3 months ago) | £354,000 | +4.7% |
| Sold | 11/09/2023 (2 years ago) | £338,196 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 NEWARK CLOSE, LIVERPOOL, KNOWSLEY, MERSEYSIDE, L36 8JD | £265,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached |
| Same street 14 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £315,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 7 MEADOW WAY, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AZ | £330,000 | 30/04/2025 | Detached |
| 4 FOREST GROVE, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AY | £318,000 | 19/12/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 58 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £338,196 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| 8 NEWARK CLOSE, LIVERPOOL, KNOWSLEY, MERSEYSIDE, L36 8JD | £220,000 | 24/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 49 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £349,995 | 01/08/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 50 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £327,995 | 31/07/2023 | Detached |
| 5 FOREST GROVE, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AY | £377,995 | 31/07/2023 | Detached |
| 1 FOREST GROVE, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AY | £276,995 | 28/07/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 60 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £258,995 | 27/07/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 57 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £357,995 | 27/07/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 63 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £262,995 | 14/07/2023 | Detached |
| 208 KNOWSLEY LANE, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AU | £256,995 | 14/07/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 61 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £329,995 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| 3 FOREST GROVE, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AY | £349,995 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 55 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £259,995 | 16/06/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 51 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £349,995 | 31/05/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 46 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £315,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached |
| 198 KNOWSLEY LANE, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AU | £180,000 | 12/05/2023 | Detached |
| 5 BROOK GROVE, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AS | £255,000 | 23/02/2023 | Detached |
| 38 HENHOUSE DRIVE, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4BB | £257,995 | 30/01/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 45 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £246,995 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 43 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £246,995 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| 216 KNOWSLEY LANE, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AU | £310,000 | 03/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 41 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £246,995 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 2 WOODSIDE ROAD, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4BA | £244,995 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 4 WOODSIDE ROAD, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4BA | £334,995 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 6 WOODSIDE ROAD, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4BA | £305,995 | 23/09/2022 | Detached |
| 10 WOODSIDE ROAD, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4BA | £331,995 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 8 WOODSIDE ROAD, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4BA | £305,995 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 3 WOODSIDE ROAD, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4BA | £326,995 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 5 WOODSIDE ROAD, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4BA | £324,995 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |
| 7 WOODSIDE ROAD, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4BA | £324,995 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 1 HIGHERFIELD CRESCENT, KNOWSLEY, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L34 4AX | £225,995 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £295,542 (15 sales)
Area average: £294,947 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Knowsley. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Knowsley. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Knowsley.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Greater Liverpool: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | KNOWSLEY LANE/ASTLEY ROAD | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | KNOWSLEY LANE/PRIMROSE DRIVE | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Bluebell Barbers | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Smart Choices | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Knowsley Safari Park Train Station | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Huyton | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Main Entrance (Broadgreen) | 2.7 miles |
| Hospital | Research Dept (LHCH) | 2.8 miles |
| University | Liverpool Hope University | 5.5 miles |
| University | Liverpool John Moores University City Campus | 6.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 123 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Lane Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Outstanding — 13 Feb 2019 |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Alt Bridge School | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 30 Nov 2023 |
| Knowsley Central School | Other | 0.6 miles | Outstanding — 10 Nov 2014 |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 6 Oct 2016 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).