Key indicators for buyers
The L35 market looks favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-12.4%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 5.9x in 2021 to 5.0x today. Rising rents (£800/mo, +3.7%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Knowsley area
A home in Knowsley costs 5.0x the local median salary — relatively affordable, improving from a peak of 5.9x in 2021.
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Knowsley area
Average monthly rent in Knowsley is £800, up 3.7% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Knowsley price of £192,500 with a 25% deposit (£48k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £760 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses L35 avg. price with Knowsley rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£760) are £40 less than renting (£800). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £48k — it would take around 8 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
59, MANORWOOD DRIVE, WHISTON L35 3UU | Terraced | £155,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
29, GRAYS AVENUE L35 7LH | Semi-detached | £230,000 | 5 Jan 2026 |
3, ABBEYWOOD GROVE, WHISTON L35 3RS | Terraced | £156,000 | 22 Dec 2025 |
31, AMANDA ROAD, RAINHILL L35 8PN | Semi-detached | £215,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
5, FOSTER CLOSE, WHISTON L35 7NW | Detached | £385,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
15, POTTERY LANE, WHISTON L35 3RG | Semi-detached | £150,000 | 18 Dec 2025 |
74, DRAGON LANE, WHISTON L35 2UG | Terraced |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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The average property in L35 sold for £192,500 in 2026, with a median of £192,500 across 2 transactions. Prices fell 12.4% compared to the previous year.
| £170,000 |
| 18 Dec 2025 |
103, HUGHES AVENUE L35 5EJ | Semi-detached | £140,000 | 16 Dec 2025 |
20, BISHOPDALE DRIVE, RAINHILL L35 4QH | Semi-detached | £243,000 | 16 Dec 2025 |
631, WARRINGTON ROAD, RAINHILL L35 4LT | Detached | £465,000 | 16 Dec 2025 |
3, MOLYNEUX DRIVE L35 5DX | Terraced | £190,000 | 15 Dec 2025 |
41, SEVERN ROAD, RAINHILL L35 9LH | Semi-detached | £210,000 | 15 Dec 2025 |
59, STONEY LANE, RAINHILL L35 9JU | Semi-detached | £200,000 | 12 Dec 2025 |
39, SUNDALE AVENUE L35 7JZ | Semi-detached | £207,500 | 12 Dec 2025 |
102, HASLEMERE, WHISTON L35 3TW | Semi-detached | £130,000 | 12 Dec 2025 |
15, BISHOPDALE DRIVE, RAINHILL L35 4QQ | Semi-detached | £278,000 | 11 Dec 2025 |
10, MARIAN DRIVE, RAINHILL L35 0NB | Semi-detached | £347,000 | 11 Dec 2025 |
25, ELLABY ROAD, RAINHILL L35 4PP | Terraced | £185,000 | 11 Dec 2025 |
13, HAYES AVENUE L35 5BH | Terraced | £135,000 | 5 Dec 2025 |
105, SCOTCHBARN LANE L35 7JA | Semi-detached | £187,000 | 5 Dec 2025 |
The most recent recorded sale in L35 was a terraced property on Manorwood Drive for £155,000 in January 2026. Across the last 20 sales, the median price was £200,000.