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Kirkby North East

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 76 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

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Kirkby North East Population

9,422

Population density

3,109.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

40.54(+9%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.4(+16%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.08(-44%)

Public order

7.75(-23%)

Drugs

5.41(+39%)

North West average

Demographics

British

8,537

90.62%

Other White

432

4.59%

African

0.82%

Other

0.54%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.51%

Total population: 9,421

Economics

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

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 48 recent sales, the median property price is £201,750 in Kirkby North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,250 up to £305,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	13	£275,000	£234,000	£250,000	£285,000	£296,000
Semi-Detached	21	£195,000	£128,000	£175,000	£210,000	£225,000
Terraced	14	£142,500	£103,688	£125,000	£174,750	£210,250

10 years median price trend in Kirkby North East

All postcodes in Kirkby North East

L339TJ

Deycroft Walk

L336YE

Darmond Road

L337YX

Acornfield Road

L338YJ

Highwood Court

L339XF

Roughwood Drive

L331WB

Alans Way

L331WA

Ashburn Avenue

L331UU

Ascot Drive

L331TN

Bridge View Drive

L336UZ

Quernmore Road

L339UH

Changford Green

L331ZY

Sandringham Close

L331RP

Windfield Close

L337UY

Depot Road

L331BD

Shevington

L336YD

Clorain Close

L339UZ

Bramcote Road

L330YL

Old Rough Lane

L339XW

Linslade Close

L339XT

Gilescroft Avenue

L339XE

Shacklady Road

L334DB

Avon Close

L331AL

Chamberlain Drive

L339UL

Roughwood Drive

L331TP

Fleetwood Gardens

L331YR

Apollo Crescent

L331UX

Apostles Way

L331UA

Langton Road

L321BA

Appleton Road

L331TB

Brompton Avenue

L331AY

Caldwell Grove

L331AR

Highfield

L337RN

Acornfield Road

L331UJ

Langton Road

L331RN

Woodberry Close

L331RJ

Carlile Way

L321BY

Gillmoss Place

L321AF

Cherryblossom Way

L331SL

Spring Close

L321BQ

Angelica Road

L339TA

Roman Way

L339UB

Simonswood Lane

L331WU

Ashburn Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail