We’ve compiled a list of the Knowsley neighbourhoods with the highest estimated average annual household income, based on figures published by the Office for National Statistics.
The average household income for Knowsley is £33,573 which is below the England-wide average of £43,960, as is Knowsley’s highest average income, which, according to the statistics, is £43,500.
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- Stunning £1.7m property in Wirral’s richest area.
The list we have compiled uses figures for so-called Middle Layer Super Output Areas (MSOA) within Knowsley. The estimates were calculated using regional figures from the Family Resources Survey and modelling down to neighbourhood level based on characteristics of the neighbourhood obtained from census and administrative statistics.
The statistics are the latest published by the Office for National Statistics in March 2020.
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1. Knowsley’s 10 richest neighbourhoods based on average income
Some parts of Knowsley have much higher average incomes than others - but which is the richest? | Sue Adair Photo: Sue Adair/Wikimedia

2. Halewood South
The neighourhood with the tenth highest average income was Halewood South. There, households had an estimated total income of £32,300, before tax. | Image: Google Earth

3. Whiston South
The neighourhood with the ninth highest average income was Whiston South. There, households had an estimated total income of £33,200, before tax. | David Dixon

4. Mosscroft & Bakers Green
The neighbourhood with the eighth highest average income was Mosscroft & Bakers Green. There, households had an estimated total income of £33,500, before tax. | Image: Google Earth