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Kirkby North West

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About

Kirkby is a large town within the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, situated north of Liverpool. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of post-war housing estates and more recent developments. It is served by its own railway station providing links to Liverpool and Manchester. The town centre offers essential retail and services for the local community, anchored by a modern shopping precinct.

The area includes significant green spaces like Stadt Moers Park, which provides woodland and lakes. Kirkby’s landscape is marked by its industrial past, with some remaining employment zones. A notable local feature is the Kirkby Gallery, which hosts changing exhibitions within the Kirkby Centre, reflecting community arts. The area is also home to Knowsley Safari Park, located on its eastern outskirts.

Area overview

On average Kirkby North West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kirkby North West is £43,133 per year. There are 2 schools in Kirkby North West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kirkby North West is home to around 10,527 people, with a population density of about 4,905.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kirkby North West Population
10,527
Population density
4,905.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.47(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.84(-63%)
Drugs
4.46(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.37(-51%)
Public order
4.27(-58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,024
95.23%
Other White
131
1.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
56
0.53%
Irish
43
0.41%
African
41
0.39%
Total population: 10,526

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,130
24.91%
No qualifications
1,986
23.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,587
18.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,259
14.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
931
10.89%
Total 16+ residents: 8,552

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,900
43.06%
Owns outright
1,459
33.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
536
12.15%
Other social rented
239
5.42%
Social rents from council
135
3.06%
Total households: 4,412

Property prices in Kirkby North West

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Kirkby North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £360,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kirkby North West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£250,000
Flats5£95,000
Semi-Detached58£172,250
Terraced17£163,000

10 years median price trend in Kirkby North West

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

All postcodes in Kirkby North West

L331SX

Sedum Grove

Data Sources

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