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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. 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

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Kirkby South West & Field Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £280,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kirkby South West & Field Lane 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 South West & Field Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached27£145,000
Terraced39£130,000
Detached3£220,000
Flats2£68,000

10 years median price trend in Kirkby South West & Field Lane

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkby South West & Field Lane.

All postcodes in Kirkby South West & Field Lane

L100AQ

Field Lane

L320RR

Penley Crescent

L100AR

Copplehouse Lane

L324WA

Harron Close

L104YT

Avis Walk

L104YG

Clare Walk

L324SW

Houlston Road

L324SR

Ingoe Lane

L100AE

Copplehouse Lane

L320RF

Whitefield Drive

L104YW

Fiona Walk

L104XZ

Maureen Walk

L325TU

Overton Close

L324US

Middleham Close

L324AB

Little Brook Lane

L320RL

Copthorne Walk

L325TP

Tithe Barn Lane

L324TY

Mercer Avenue

L324UL

Porton Road

L104YQ

Colette Road

L104YL

Joyce Walk

L320XJ

Evellynne Close

L104XS

Valerie Close

L320RB

Whitefield Drive

L101NL

Edgemoor Court

L320RT

Tallarn Road

L320TP

Sidney Powell Avenue

L320SS

Franton Walk

L320RG

Melverley Road

L324SG

Hawgreen Road

L320RW

Lingtree Road

L320WA

Linton Place

L320UD

Stanton Crescent

L104YA

Lydia Walk

L104YP

Beryl Walk

L104XY

Pauline Walk

L320UA

Stanton Crescent

L324UU

Mercer Avenue

L325SR

Bracken Walk

L320TA

Delaware Crescent

L104YH

Denise Road

L100AN

Edna Avenue

L320RU

Poplar Drive

L104XP

Elizabeth Road

L324UE

Fernhurst Road

L324SY

Ingoe Lane

L104XW

Elizabeth Road

L325TA

James Holt Avenue

L101LP

Edgemoor Drive

L320UJ

Brindley Road

L320RS

Penley Crescent

L104UQ

Meadow Brook Close

L320UH

Tilston Road

L324SS

Ingoe Lane

L320RE

Whitefield Drive

L324SJ

Peplow Road

L324RZ

Denver Road

L320XH

Daresbury Close

L320SP

Coton Way

L324TE

Elstead Road

L100AG

Field Lane

L320TH

Bolton Avenue

L324TU

Mercer Avenue

L320SY

Alvanley Road

L324SZ

Whitefield Drive

L320TS

Ledsham Road

L100AT

Whinmoor Road

L324UA

Trentham Road

L320TZ

Richard Hesketh Drive

L324TZ

Mercer Avenue

L320RQ

Melverley Road

L320SZ

Alvanley Road

L324UN

Whitefield Drive

L324UD

Trentham Walk

L320US

Norbury Close

L100AF

Copplehouse Lane

L104AB

Maytree Court

L320AA

Theodora Way

L320TD

Lognor Walk

L320TN

Sidney Powell Avenue

L100AS

Moor Court

L320RD

Whitefield Drive

L324AH

Whitefield

L325TL

Marnwood Road

L324UG

Stratton Road

L320SX

Lognor Road

L324SE

Oxton Close

L104YU

Audrey Walk

L320TX

Richard Hesketh Drive

L320RP

Hanmer Road

L100AW

Grace Avenue

L320UL

Norbury Road

L320TB

Delaware Crescent

L320UW

William Roberts Avenue

L320UB

Stanton Crescent

L324SH

Westfield Walk

L104XG

Field Lane

L324AG

Conteh Street

L324UJ

Stratton Walk

L324RY

Newick Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.