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HOUSING
With two thirds of Knowsley being
green space, it provides a fantastic
backdrop for people to live and the 61,000
households here are testament to that.
Demand for homes in Knowsley continues to outstrip supply and
the market is buoyant, with over 600 new homes completed in 2015.
The average house price in Knowsley is £107,000 and since early
2014 house prices have continued to rise, reflecting an upturn in the
local market. In September 2015 Land Registry figures confirmed
that house prices in Knowsley were the fastest growing in the
whole of England andWales.
Many house builders have already started to realise the potential
here but Knowsley has the appeal and opportunities to attract even
more in the coming years.
The range of development opportunities is inspiring - providing
choice, attractively priced land and sites primed and ready for
development. What’s more, private land owners, developers and
the local authority here are all working together to identify sites
and create the right conditions to deliver development and meet
demand.
The local authority is committed to ensuring the long term
investment into, and the success of, Knowsley to meet the potential
increase in housing in the coming years. As well as working more
closely with private sector partners, the council is also striving to
secure further investment into its town centres and is currently
developing master plans for key areas as part of the Growth Plan for
Knowsley.
In the longer term, Knowsley’s Local Plan sets targets for new
housing completions and identifies a range of new locations for
future development - all to ensure a five year supply of housing land.
The ‘Place’ for business advice call 0151 477 4000 or email
business@knowsleygrowthhub.co.uk