Area Info for Simonswood (Lancashire)

Simonswood, Lancashire, UK

Simonswood is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, in the North West region of England. It is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, which is administratively separate from the traditional county boundaries but often associated with Lancashire due to historical and geographical reasons.

Geography and Location

Simonswood is situated near the town of Kirkby and is characterised by rural surroundings with a mix of farmland and residential areas. Its proximity to larger towns and cities such as Liverpool and Wigan makes it accessible for commuters and visitors.

History and Development

Historically, Simonswood has been a small rural settlement with agricultural roots. Over the years, it has experienced gradual development, maintaining its village character while accommodating modern housing and infrastructure.

Community and Amenities

The village has a close-knit community with limited local amenities. Residents often rely on nearby towns for shopping, education, and healthcare services. There are local churches and community groups that serve as focal points for social activities.

Transport

Transport links include road connections to surrounding areas, with bus services providing access to nearby towns. The village's rural nature means public transport options may be limited, and residents often depend on private vehicles.

Notable Features

Simonswood is known for its peaceful rural environment and scenic countryside. It offers a tranquil setting for those seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of urban centres.
Education
School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School1.13 miles
Moorfield, Tower Hill, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1DZ
Eastcroft Park School1.18 miles
Hollinghurst Road, Tower Hill, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1EB
St Marie's Catholic Primary School1.35 miles
Bigdale Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 6XL
Ravenscroft Community Primary School1.44 miles
Ebony Way, Tower Hill, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1XT
Northwood Community Primary School1.55 miles
Roughwood Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, Merseyside, L33 8XD
All Saints Catholic High School1.74 miles
Roughwood Drive, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside, L33 8XF
Kirkby CofE Primary School1.92 miles
Hall Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 1TZ
Bickerstaffe Voluntary Controlled Church of England School1.98 miles
Hall Lane, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 0EH
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School2.12 miles
Leeside Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9QX
Park Brow Community Primary School2.13 miles
Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 6QH
Millbrook Community Primary School2.15 miles
Kirkby Row, Westvale, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 0TG
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School2.28 miles
Sidney Powell Avenue, Westvale, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 0TP
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School2.34 miles
Bewley Drive, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9PF
Melling Primary School2.52 miles
Wheeler Drive, Melling, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 1DA
Westvale Primary School2.57 miles
Melverley Road, Westvale, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 0RQ
Kirkby High School2.60 miles
Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9PP
Health
Clinic
Wingate Minor Surgery Service (Kirby)1.32 miles
79 Bigdale Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 6YJ
Tower Hill Primary Care & Community Resource Centre1.43 miles
Ebony Way, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1XT
The Tower Hill Primary Resource Centre1.43 miles
Ebony Way, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1XT
Specsavers Hearcare - Knowsley (Kirkby - Tower Hill Health Centre)1.43 miles
Tower Hill P`mary Care Resource Ct, Ebony Way, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1XT
Towerhill Surgery1.43 miles
Tower Hill Primary Resource Centre, Ebony Way, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1XT
Tower Hill Primary Care Resource Centre1.43 miles
Ebony Way, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1XT
Northwood House1.71 miles
Briery Hey Avenue,, L33 0YE
St Chads Clinic1.92 miles
St. Chads Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 8RE
St Chad's Clinic1.92 miles
St. Chads Drive,, Liverpool, L32 8RE
Specsavers Hearcare - Knowsley (St Chads)1.92 miles
St. Chads Clinic, St. Chads Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 8RE
Knowsley Nhs Walk - In Centre, Kirkby1.92 miles
St Chads Clinic, St. Chads Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 8RE
The St. Chads Centre1.92 miles
St. Chads Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 8RE
Specsavers Hearcare - Knowsley - Kirkby Store2.01 miles
21 St. Chads Parade, Kirkby Shopping Centre, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 8RD
Kirkby Health Suite2.08 miles
Cherryfield Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 8UR
Kirkby Health Suite2.08 miles
Cherryfield Drive,, Liverpool, L32 8UR
Kirkby Health Suite2.08 miles
Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 8UR
GP
WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE1.32 miles
79 Bigdale Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 6YJ
Tower Hill Primary Care Resource & Community Centre1.43 miles
Ebony Way, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 1XT
Dr Maassarani & Partners (Towerhill PCRC)1.43 miles
Towerhill, Primary Care Resource centre, Ebony Way, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1XT
TOWER HILL PRIMARY CARE R & C CENTRE1.43 miles
Ebony Way,, Kirkby, L33 1XT
TRENTHAM MEDICAL CENTRE1.92 miles
The St Chads Centre, St Chads Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 8RE
MACMILLAN SURGERY1.92 miles
The MacMillan Surgery, St Chads Centre, St Chads Drive, Kirkby, Merseyside, L32 8RE
EAtPMC (GP Health Centre)1.92 miles
St Chads Drive, Kirkby, England - Uk, L32 8RE
ST LAURENCE'S MEDICAL CENTRE2.25 miles
32 Leeside Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9QU
FAMILY HEALTH CENTRE2.33 miles
Sidney Powell Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 0TL
SOUTHDENE PRIMARY CARE RESOURCE CENTRE2.33 miles
Bewley Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9PF
Dr Maassarani & Partners (Melling Surgery)2.64 miles
82 - 84 Waddicar Lane, Melling, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 1DY
Dr Maassarani & Partners (Melling Surgery)2.64 miles
82 - 84 Waddicar Lane, Melling, L31 1DY
Kenneth MacRae Medical Centre2.79 miles
The Kenneth MacRae Medical Centre, 32 Church Road, Rainford St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8HJ
Rainford Health Centre2.96 miles
The Health Centre, Higher Lane, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8AZ
Aughton Surgery3.44 miles
Aughton Surgery, 19 Town Green Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6SE
GILLMOSS MEDICAL CENTRE3.51 miles
48 Petherick Road, Croxteth, Liverpool, L11 0AG
Hospital
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust4.04 miles
Lower Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 7LJ
Aintree University Hospital4.12 miles
Aintree University Hospital, Longmoor Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 7AL
Stoddart House4.12 miles
Stoddart House, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL
Ormskirk and District General Hospital4.31 miles
Wigan Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2AZ
Fairfield Independent Hospital4.46 miles
Crank Road, Crank, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 7RS
Walton Hospital5.86 miles
Rice Lane, Prescot Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 1AE
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust5.93 miles
Alder Hey Hospital, Eaton Road, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 2AP
Whiston Hospital6.33 miles
Warrington Road, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5DR
Scott Clinic6.54 miles
Rainhill Road,, WA9 5BD
Broadgreen Hospital6.60 miles
Thomas Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 3LB
Broadoak Unit6.62 miles
Broadoak Unit, Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3PJ
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital6.71 miles
Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3PE
St Helens Hospital7.02 miles
Marshalls Cross Road, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3DA
Peasley Cross Hospital7.02 miles
Marshalls Cross Road, Peasley Cross,, WA9 3DA
Rathbone Hospital7.06 miles
Rathbone Hospital, Mill Lane, Liverpool, L13 4AW
Renacres Hospital7.80 miles
Renacres Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 8SE
Pharmacy
Rowlands Pharmacy1.42 miles
81 Kennelwood Avenue, Northwood, Kirkby, L33 6UE
Rowlands Pharmacy1.50 miles
Moorfield Health Centre, Ebony Way, Tower Hill, Kirkby, L33 1ZQ
Rowlands Pharmacy1.59 miles
5 Old Rough Lane, Northwood, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 6XE
Rowlands Pharmacy1.92 miles
St Chads Walk In Centre, St Chads Drive, Kirby, Liverpool, L32 8RE
Newtown Pharmacy2.01 miles
1 Newtown Gardens, Kirkby,, L32 8RR
Rowlands Pharmacy2.02 miles
54-56 St Chads Parade, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 8UG
Tops Pharmacy2.21 miles
Units 5-6, Glovers Brow Shops,Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 2AE
Rowlands Pharmacy2.25 miles
St.Laurence`s Medical Ctr, 32 Leeside Avenue, Kirkby, L32 9QU
Rowlands Pharmacy2.48 miles
17-19 Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby, L32 6QA
Rowlands Pharmacy2.53 miles
11 Richard Hesketh Drive, Westvale, Kirkby, L32 0TU
Rowlands Pharmacy2.64 miles
86 Waddicar Lane, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1DY
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.72 miles
18 Church Road, Rainford, St Helens, WA11 8HE
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.82 miles
36 Church Road, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8HD
Station Pharmacy3.27 miles
24 Station Road, Maghull, Merseyside, L31 3DB
Rowlands Pharmacy3.50 miles
58 Copplehouse Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L10 0AF
Kelly's Pharmacy3.62 miles
195 Altway, Aintree, Liverpool, L10 6LB
Leisure
Park
SIDING LANE WOODLAND1.87 miles
ACORNFIELD PLANTATION2.03 miles
KNOWSLEY HALL (Grade II Listed)3.96 miles
CROXTETH HALL (Grade II Listed)4.20 miles
CROXTETH4.22 miles
BOODECROFT4.27 miles
CROXTETH HALL4.29 miles
QUARRY BANK4.66 miles
BOROUGH CEMETERY, ST HELENS (Grade II Listed)4.71 miles
CLINKHAM WOOD5.34 miles
TAYLOR PARK (Grade II Listed)5.37 miles
BEACON PARK5.54 miles
LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FORMER PILKINGTONS HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX (Grade II Listed)5.63 miles
ANFIELD CEMETERY (Grade II* Listed)6.16 miles
GREENSLATE WATER MEADOWS6.21 miles
DERBY PARK (Grade II Listed)6.31 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Kennelwood News1.45 miles
79 Kennelwood Ave, Kirkby, L33 6UE
Londis The Mount1.94 miles
Melling, Liverpool, L31 1AR
SPAR Knowsley1.98 miles
Gale Road, Knowsley Industrial Estate, Merseyside, L33 7YB
Farmfoods Kirkby2.00 miles
132 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby, L32 8RX
Iceland Kirkby2.02 miles
31 St. Chad`s Parade, Kirkby, Merseyside, L32 8UG
Heron Foods Kirkby2.04 miles
148 - 150 Cherrytree Drive, Kirkby, L32 8RX
Kays Convenience2.45 miles
58 James Holt Road, Kirkby, Liverpool Merseyside L32 5TE
Londis BP Bickerstaffe Service Station2.62 miles
Four Lane Ends, Ormskirk, L39 0HF
Co-op St Helens2.70 miles
Rainford, WA11 8HE
Co-op Liverpool3.34 miles
Deyes Lane, L31 6DG
SPAR Aughton3.44 miles
Spar Store, Town Green Lane, Lancashire, L39 6SE
ALDI Copplehouse Lane3.44 miles
Fazakerley, L10 0AE
Co-op Liverpool3.46 miles
Copplehouse Lane, L10 0AL
Costcutter Aughton3.69 miles
178 Long Lane, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 5DA
Iceland Maghull3.72 miles
110 Northway, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 5NF
Heron Foods Cooltrader - Maghull3.73 miles
4 Westway, Maghull, L31 0DQ
Transport
Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport11.42 miles
Blackpool International Airport20.50 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 225.44 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 125.79 miles
Manchester Airport25.86 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 325.97 miles
Bus Stop
Siding Lane (W)0.07 miles
Siding Lane (E)0.08 miles
County Boundary ()0.82 miles
County Boundary ()0.83 miles
Epsom Grove (S)0.85 miles
Epsom Grove (N)0.86 miles
Freckleton Drive (SW)1.04 miles
Cherry View (NE)1.07 miles
Moorfield ()1.07 miles
Moss End Way (S)1.07 miles
Simonswood Lane (SE)1.08 miles
Greenham Avenue (E)1.08 miles
Trecastle Road (SE)1.08 miles
Moorfield (W)1.09 miles
Simonswood Hall (SW)1.10 miles
Roughwood Drive ()1.11 miles
Ferry Port
Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle7.49 miles
Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal8.94 miles
Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal8.96 miles
Seacombe Ferry Terminal9.28 miles
Birkenhead Ferry Terminal9.68 miles
Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal9.85 miles
Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing29.97 miles
Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing29.99 miles
Heysham Ferry Terminal36.75 miles
Piel Island Ferry Landing40.91 miles
Roa Island Ferry Landing41.53 miles
Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing53.62 miles
Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing53.70 miles
Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal58.84 miles
Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing58.90 miles
Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal59.49 miles
Railway Station
Kirkby Rail Station2.32 miles
Rainford Rail Station2.82 miles
Maghull Rail Station3.17 miles
Town Green Rail Station3.45 miles
Aughton Park Rail Station3.93 miles
Fazakerley Rail Station4.13 miles
Old Roan Rail Station4.14 miles
Aintree Rail Station4.66 miles
Ormskirk Rail Station4.71 miles
Upholland Rail Station4.95 miles
Orrell Park Rail Station5.32 miles
Rice Lane Rail Station5.44 miles
Walton (Merseyside) Rail Station5.62 miles
Eccleston Park Rail Station5.84 miles
Prescot Rail Station5.93 miles
Thatto Heath Rail Station6.02 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (L33 4Y*)
Number of Properties in Catchment121
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
GATELAND COTTAGES (2), DALE LANE

LIVERPOOL
LANCASHIRE
L33 3AT		£230,000
2024-11-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-12-19   £164,000
Sold 1996-04-24   £44,000
21, WARRENHOUSE ROAD
KIRKBY
LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE
L33 9XG		£56,000
2023-11-16
terraced
freehold
3 THE COTTAGES (ROSE COTTAGE), SIDING LANE
SIMONSWOOD
LIVERPOOL
LANCASHIRE
L33 4YD		£345,000
2023-03-24
terraced
freehold
39, WARRENHOUSE ROAD
KIRKBY
LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE
L33 9XG		£58,000
2021-01-13
terraced
freehold
Sold 2017-03-21   £50,000
44, WARRENHOUSE ROAD
KIRKBY
LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE
L33 9XQ		£40,523
2020-08-12
terraced
freehold
Sold 2006-11-13   £28,350
16, WARRENHOUSE ROAD
KIRKBY
LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE
L33 9XQ		£40,523
2020-08-12
terraced
freehold
35, ROUGHWOOD DRIVE

LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE
L33 9TY		£250,000
2020-06-05
otherPropertyType
leasehold
15, WARRENHOUSE ROAD
KIRKBY
LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE
L33 9XG		£65,000
2019-12-23
terraced
freehold
3, ROUGHWOOD DRIVE

LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE
L33 9TY		£67,000
2019-03-11
terraced
freehold
Sold 2013-10-29   £46,500
Sold 2013-10-24   £46,500
31, WARRENHOUSE ROAD
KIRKBY
LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE
L33 9XG		£55,000
2019-02-13
terraced
freehold
31, ROUGHWOOD DRIVE

LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE
L33 9TY		£71,000
2018-01-05
terraced
freehold
UNIT 3, SIMONSWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK

LIVERPOOL
LANCASHIRE
L33 4YA		£750,000
2017-09-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
50, WARRENHOUSE ROAD
KIRKBY
LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE
L33 9XQ		£45,000
2017-07-18
terraced
leasehold
Sold 2015-10-09   £35,000
Sold 2007-06-15   £95,000
Sold 2007-04-20   £60,000
Sold 1999-02-26   £22,000
WOODHOUSE FARM, STOPGATE LANE
SIMONSWOOD
LIVERPOOL
LANCASHIRE
L33 4YA		£812,000
2017-07-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
UNITS 11-13, STOPGATE LANE
SIMONSWOOD
LIVERPOOL
LANCASHIRE
L33 4YA		£163,400
2017-01-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE COTTAGES (1), SIDING LANE
SIMONSWOOD
LIVERPOOL
LANCASHIRE
L33 4YD		£105,000
2016-12-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
17, ROUGHWOOD DRIVE

LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE
L33 9TY		£60,000
2015-09-22
terraced
leasehold
Sold 2014-12-17   £47,000
LIVERPOOL DISTRICT OFFICE, STOPGATE LANE
SIMONSWOOD
LIVERPOOL
LANCASHIRE
L33 4YA		£600,000
2013-10-23
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2013-10-11   £600,000
26, WARRENHOUSE ROAD
KIRKBY
LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE
L33 9XQ		£100,000
2008-04-25
semidetached
freehold
THE COTTAGES (EVES COTTAGE 2), SIDING LANE
SIMONSWOOD
LIVERPOOL
LANCASHIRE
L33 4YD		£180,000
2007-07-10
terraced
freehold
Sold 1997-10-24   £53,000
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