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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 101 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
101
Deprivation level
10/10
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
50.86(+37%)
Public order
12.55(+24%)
Drugs
11.89(+214%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.46(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.82(-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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £141,000 in Kirkby South West & Field Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £267,000.

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
Detached4£192,500
Flats2£55,000
Semi-Detached27£152,000
Terraced41£128,000

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

L325TD

James Holt Avenue

L320TQ

Kirkby Row

L320TT

Acton Road

L320UA

Stanton Crescent

L100AR

Copplehouse Lane

L320US

Norbury Close

L320XE

Stokesley Avenue

L324US

Middleham Close

L325AB

Stokesley Avenue

L320TS

Ledsham Road

L320UJ

Brindley Road

L324TE

Elstead Road

L324TX

Mercer Avenue

L324XD

Oakdale Close

L320RQ

Melverley Road

L320UL

Norbury Road

L324SZ

Whitefield Drive

L324UE

Fernhurst Road

Data Sources

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