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Kirkby North East

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About

Kirkby North East is a residential area characterised by post-war housing estates and green spaces. The neighbourhood contains a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, with local amenities centred around the older Kirkby town centre to the south. The area is primarily residential, with several parks and playing fields providing open space for the community.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Simonswood Moss nature reserve, a lowland raised bog that offers a distinct natural environment within the urban landscape. The area is bordered by significant transport routes, including the East Lancashire Road, which connects it to wider Merseyside.

Area overview

On average Kirkby North East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kirkby North East is £37,960 per year. There are 6 schools in Kirkby North East: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kirkby North East is home to around 9,422 people, with a population density of about 3,109.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kirkby North East Population
9,422
Population density
3,109.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.88(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.67(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.51(+17%)
Drugs
8.49(+124%)
Public order
6.69(-34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,537
90.62%
Other White
432
4.59%
African
77
0.82%
Other
51
0.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
48
0.51%
Total population: 9,421

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,301
33.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,263
18.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,113
16.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,025
14.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
757
10.89%
Total 16+ residents: 6,954

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
888
24.46%
Other social rented
745
20.52%
Social rents from council
724
19.94%
Owns outright
602
16.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
581
16.01%
Total households: 3,630

Property prices in Kirkby North East

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £191,250 in Kirkby North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £305,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kirkby North East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkby North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£282,500
Semi-Detached20£188,750
Terraced10£140,000

10 years median price trend in Kirkby North East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkby North East.

All postcodes in Kirkby North East

L334YT

Hall Lane

L336YB

Sanderling Road

L331AZ

Riverdale Road

L331ZD

Pinewood Gardens

L321BY

Gillmoss Place

L331UH

Sumner Grove

L339XP

Oaklee Grove

L331RH

Greenham Avenue

L331TW

Critchley Way

L331ZE

Steeple View

L339TG

Linslade Crescent

L331QZ

Crofters Lane

L331UG

Merebrook Grove

L331ZS

St Pauls Close

L339UE

Jarrett Road

L321BX

Bankhill Close

L338YQ

Badby Wood

L321BH

Fern Close

L331TH

Farnworth Grove

L338YH

Buckingham Court

L321BA

Appleton Road

L331RB

Glendale Grove

L331WB

Alans Way

L336WD

Manor Row

L337AE

Perimeter Road

L338XD

Roughwood Drive

L331AW

Sandhole Grove

L331RR

Greenham Avenue

L331RX

Carl's Way

L331US

Conifer Close

L336XH

Burwell Walk

L338YP

Everdon Wood

L339XE

Shacklady Road

L334DB

Avon Close

L336XS

Quarryside Drive

L339TL

Kenbury Road

L321BN

Brookward Court

L331UR

St Patricks Close

L331ZA

Ivory Drive

L336YD

Clorain Close

L338YW

Whittlewood Court

L339UL

Roughwood Drive

L339UN

Roughwood Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.