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About

Northwood ward is situated in the northern part of the metropolitan borough of Knowsley. It is primarily a residential area, characterised by housing estates and local amenities that serve the community. The ward includes the neighbourhoods of Northwood and Tower Hill, with a network of local roads connecting these areas. The landscape is largely urban, with green spaces integrated within the housing developments.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Knowsley Industrial Park, one of the largest of its kind in Europe, which borders the area. The ward contains several schools and community centres that focus on local needs. Public transport provides connections to Kirkby town centre and other parts of the Liverpool City Region. The overall environment is functional, centred on housing and local services for its residents.

Area overview

On average Northwood has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 170 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northwood is £36,109 per year. There are 4 schools in Northwood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Northwood is home to around 11,868 people, with a population density of about 1,121.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northwood Population
11,868
Population density
1,121.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.91(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.08(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.1(+168%)
Public order
21.07(+108%)
Drugs
18.45(+373%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,827
91.23%
Other White
520
4.38%
African
73
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
62
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
58
0.49%
Total population: 11,868

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,165
34.83%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,513
16.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,363
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,354
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,085
11.94%
Total 16+ residents: 9,088

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,157
22.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,053
20.88%
Owns outright
935
18.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
897
17.79%
Social rents from council
894
17.73%
Total households: 5,043

Property prices in Northwood

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £305,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northwood 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 Northwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£285,000
Terraced31£130,000
Semi-Detached31£160,000
Flats2£49,750

10 years median price trend in Northwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwood.

All postcodes in Northwood

L336UN

Brook Hey Drive

L337XX

Spinney View

L338YE

Old Rough Lane

L335XN

Wyllin Road

L335XD

Simonswood Walk

L330XA

Burnard Close

L326QU

Medbourne Crescent

L321BB

St Kevins Drive

L328XP

Vale Grove

L326QP

Park Brow Drive

L337BU

Deltic Place

L339TF

Brook Hey Drive

L330AD

Abbey Close

L321BQ

Angelica Road

L338XZ

Quarry Green

L321BJ

St Kevins Drive

L335XF

Simonswood Lane

L333AN

Perimeter Road

L339UE

Jarrett Road

L333AJ

Cut Lane

L326QS

Carlis Road

L338YF

Briery Hey Avenue

L348HL

Canrow Lane

L337AS

Northwood

L337TW

Ashcroft Road

L333AH

Cut Lane

L336YJ

Bigdale Drive

L337TJ

Newstet Road

L328TQ

Park Brow Drive

L321BW

Woodhouse Road

L326RY

Britonside Avenue

L328SU

Lyelake Road

L348HJ

East Lancashire Road

L330AB

Ashfield Crescent

L321DA

Stonebridge Way

L321BE

Millbeck Close

L333AE

Sandy Brow Lane

L337SW

Webber Road

L336UU

Quernmore Road

L335YJ

Brechin Road

L328UQ

Thursby Drive

L337YP

Hornhouse Lane

L328SP

Rye Hey Road

L336YA

Harleston Road

L339UF

Jarrett Road

L321AD

St Kevin's Drive

L328XB

Langdale Close

L335YB

Minstead Avenue

L337XB

Arbour Lane

L330XQ

Westhead Avenue

L330XP

Burnard Crescent

L336UJ

Bedale Walk

L326RH

Albourne Road

L330XG

Ashfield Crescent

L339TA

Roman Way

L335XP

Ormonde Crescent

L336XR

Northwood

L328TN

Delfby Crescent

L326RP

Garth Road

L326SA

Buxted Walk

L337YX

Acornfield Road

L328UN

Ashmuir Hey

L335YA

Lifton Road

L339US

Chadwell Road

L333AQ

Northwood

L338XS

Daleside Road

L335XY

Madryn Avenue

L330XZ

Scoter Road

L337AP

Marl Road

L326SG

Buxted Road

L337SR

Webber Road

L336XX

Burwell Close

L330XE

Westhead Avenue

L337ZR

Cranston Road

L337SZ

Acornfield Road

L336WD

Manor Row

L339TY

Roughwood Drive

L337XF

Acornfield Road

L336YQ

Cygnet Court

L330XT

Burnard Walk

L338XY

Quarry Green

L337YN

Abercrombie Road

L338XE

Roughwood Drive

L328TZ

Mosslawn Road

L337AL

Coopers Lane

L328TG

Park Brow Drive

L326RX

Pinfold Crescent

L335YL

Tarves Walk

L337UY

Depot Road

L337XE

Arbour Court

L338YH

Buckingham Court

L328YB

Park Brow Drive

L333AD

Hewitt's Lane

L336UL

Brook Hey Drive

L337RX

Deacon Park

L326SZ

Britonside Avenue

L330YB

Scoter Road

L336XT

Harleston Road

L335YS

Waverley Crescent

L321BX

Bankhill Close

Data Sources

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