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Kirkby South West & Field Lane

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About

The Kirkby South West & Field Lane area is a primarily residential district in Knowsley. It is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties, alongside modern developments. The layout is functional, with local amenities concentrated along main routes like Cherryfield Drive. The area includes several primary schools and community centres, serving the everyday needs of its residents.

Green space is provided by local parks such as Millbrook Park, offering recreational areas and playgrounds. The district is bordered by significant open land to the south and west, including agricultural fields and the Kirkby Moss area. This creates a distinct transition from the built environment to more rural landscapes on its edges, shaping the local character.

Area overview

On average Kirkby South West & Field Lane has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 29.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kirkby South West & Field Lane is £34,719 per year. There are 2 schools in Kirkby South West & Field Lane: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kirkby South West & Field Lane is home to around 9,083 people, with a population density of about 3,319.9 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kirkby South West & Field Lane Population
9,083
Population density
3,319.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.19(+37%)
Drugs
11.12(+185%)
Public order
10.79(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.24(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.49(-58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,396
92.45%
Other White
275
3.03%
Other
71
0.78%
African
61
0.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
38
0.42%
Total population: 9,082

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,172
30%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,384
19.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,192
16.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,091
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
827
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 7,239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,048
26.38%
Owns outright
1,020
25.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
788
19.84%
Other social rented
579
14.58%
Social rents from council
448
11.28%
Total households: 3,972

Property prices in Kirkby South West & Field Lane

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£173
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £163K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Kirkby South West & Field Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkby South West & Field Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£250,000£253
Semi-Detached32£152,500£200
Terraced32£129,000£166
Flats3£76,000£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kirkby South West & Field Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkby South West & Field Lane.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120,000£37,500£108,250£75,000
2017£137,250£51,000£110,000£76,500
2018£132,000£39,995£95,000£77,000
2019£131,000£49,750£115,000£80,000
2020£200,000£54,950£115,000£95,000
2021£173,000£44,000£115,000£91,000
2022£158,500£80,000£129,000£105,000
2023£290,000£82,750£138,000£115,000
2024£262,000£60,000£152,000£116,500
2025£192,500£60,000£150,000£129,000
2026£81,250£176,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkby South West & Field Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkby South West & Field Lane.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£144£97£124£93
2017£150£114£113£105
2018£164£103£128£96
2019£150£108£132£101
2020£201£113£125£109
2021£153£89£155£116
2022£193£130£171£131
2023£120£170£136
2024£270£138£177£144
2025£212£101£200£166
2026£145£201£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkby South West & Field Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kirkby South West & Field Lane in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Kirkby South West & Field Lane

Is Kirkby South West & Field Lane safe?

Kirkby South West & Field Lane records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kirkby South West & Field Lane?

The median sale price in Kirkby South West & Field Lane is £135,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kirkby South West & Field Lane?

Kirkby South West & Field Lane has 2 primary schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kirkby South West & Field Lane?

Kirkby South West & Field Lane scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kirkby South West & Field Lane sits around rank 1,775 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Kirkby South West & Field Lane?

The average household income in Kirkby South West & Field Lane is around £34,719 per year, and 29% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Kirkby South West & Field Lane

L320XQ

Whitefield

L325SZ

Suffton Park

L324WB

Heydon Avenue

L320RH

Melverley Road

L100AL

Alscot Avenue

L325TN

Dagnall Road

L104XQ

Field Lane

L100AP

Moor Lane

L104YR

Amy Walk

L104XH

Winifred Road

L320TJ

Sidney Powell Avenue

L104XX

Pamela Close

L320TE

Corbet Close

L324UB

Trentham Road

L325TB

James Holt Avenue

L104UH

Brookbank Court

L320SA

Hazel Avenue

L324SX

Whitefield Drive

L320XA

Mollington Road

L101LF

Longmoor Lane

L324AE

Redmond Street

L320XL

Coral Close

L324UW

Lavender Avenue

L324UR

Ampleforth Close

L104YN

Katherine Walk

L104XA

Cheshire Avenue

L320TU

Oatlands Road

L324AF

Whitefield

L320UZ

Manor Grove

L320UN

William Roberts Avenue

L325TJ

Holt Way

L320UX

Richard Hesketh Drive

L320UQ

William Roberts Avenue

L320UR

Norbury Walk

L324TX

Mercer Avenue

L324TG

Denver Road

L320XB

Ness Grove

L320SE

Rowan Drive

L320TL

Sidney Powell Avenue

L320TY

Richard Hesketh Drive

L324SQ

Benwick Road

L104UF

Horseshoe Drive

L324ST

Whitefield Drive

L320UP

Norbury Road

L325AB

Stokesley Avenue

L320SW

Kirkby Row

L324TH

Newick Road

L320RJ

Copthorne Road

L320UE

Marbury Road

L324SU

Ingoe Close

L104UG

Beck Close

L104XN

Elizabeth Road

L325TH

Old Hall Lane

L104XU

Sylvia Close

L324TQ

Denver Road

L324XD

Oakdale Close

L320UG

William Roberts Avenue

L320XE

Stokesley Avenue

L320SL

Bramley Way

L104UJ

Alt Side Court

L324AJ

Whitefield

L324WE

Chestnut Grove

L320XF

Richard Hesketh Drive

L325TR

Whitefield Drive

L325SU

Wood Close

L320TR

Ledsham Walk

L320UF

Marbury Road

L324SP

Ingoe Lane

L100AY

Alscot Avenue

L320TF

Corbet Walk

L104YF

Amanda Road

L320SR

Whitefield

L324UF

Fernhurst Road

L325TW

Dagnall Road

L324UT

Pateley Close

L320ST

Bolton Walk

L325TE

James Holt Avenue

L320RZ

Pine Close

L104YE

Amanda Road

L100AD

Copple House Lane

L325TD

James Holt Avenue

L325SS

Downgreen Close

L104XJ

Elizabeth Road

L324UY

Gamston Wood

L324TA

Eastfield Walk

L324TB

Eastfield Walk

L104YX

Alicia Walk

L104YS

Alma Close

L100AZ

Buckles Road

L325TY

Wervin Road

L104XT

Sheila Walk

L324SN

Houlston Road

L104XL

Elizabeth Road

L324TF

Elstead Road

L320TT

Acton Road

L100AJ

Ronaldsway

L320QY

Milestone Road

L320SU

Whitefield

L104YD

Dawn Walk

L325TG

Tithebarn Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.