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Kirkby South West & Field Lane

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

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Kirkby South West & Field Lane Population

9,083

Population density

3,319.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,396

92.45%

Other White

275

3.03%

Other

0.78%

African

0.67%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.42%

Total population: 9,082

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	27	£145,000	£94,000	£130,000	£160,000	£215,250
Terraced	39	£130,000	£97,250	£120,000	£146,500	£192,400
Detached	3	£220,000	£170,500	£192,500	£250,000	£274,000
Flats	2	£68,000	£60,800	£64,000	£72,000	£75,200

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

All postcodes in Kirkby South West & Field Lane

L324UX

Staverton Park

L320RN

Lingtree Road

L320TQ

Kirkby Row

L324UH

Oatlands Road

L325TQ

Tithebarn Lane

L320TW

Sidney Powell Avenue

L325TS

Marnwood Walk

L324UQ

Stratton Road

L104XR

Elizabeth Road

L325ST

Springvale Close

L324SL

Houlston Walk

L324AD

Whitefield

L104UE

Greenbank Drive

L324TD

Elstead Road

L100AH

Barbara Avenue

L325TF

Whitefield

L104YB

Jean Walk

L104YJ

Denise Road

Data Sources

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

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