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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

L326QR

Grosmont Road

L339TL

Kenbury Road

L339TW

Gilescroft Avenue

L328SZ

Lyelake Close

L330YF

Briery Hey Avenue

L321BZ

Brookfield Place

L337UH

Marl Road

L328SR

Leighs Hey Crescent

L339UB

Simonswood Lane

L337UW

Hammond Road

L337UF

Acornfield Road

L336UB

Northwood

L339UA

Watts Close

L337UT

Faraday Road

L337SS

Acornfield Road

L338XF

County Road

L338XT

Quarry Close

L321AE

Appleton Road

L335XU

Barnhey Road

L338WW

Hawthorne Drive

L339XE

Shacklady Road

L330YL

Old Rough Lane

L336XW

Quarryside Drive

L333AY

Perimeter Road

L336XU

Harleston Walk

L336UA

Glasven Road

L337BY

Cusson Road

L336UE

Kennelwood Avenue

L336UG

Wingate Road

L339UG

Roughwood Drive

L326SJ

Lindby Road

L339XD

Pentland Road

L328TL

Dulas Road

L337XG

Arbour Lane

L337YE

Gale Road

L330YJ

Ashfield Crescent

L326SQ

Buxted Road

L337XN

Platinum Court

L337AQ

Northwood

L326QE

Broad Lane

L337TZ

Deltic Way

L321AF

Cherryblossom Way

L336YH

Bigdale Drive

L337AA

Kirkby Bank Road

L337SQ

Webber Road

L330XU

Dakin Walk

L337RN

Acornfield Road

L321BD

Brampton Close

L335YP

Simonswood Lane

L339TR

Kenbury Close

L330XN

Westhead Avenue

L338YA

Quarry Green

L328UB

Links Road

L338YP

Everdon Wood

L339TX

Jarrett Walk

L335XB

Simonswood Lane

L337PA

Acornfield Road

L338YR

Roughwood Drive

L337RT

Kirkby Bank Road

L330XJ

Westhead Close

L337TD

Birchill Road

L337RR

Senator Point

L339TT

Whitburn Road

L321BT

Meadowsweet Road

L336XH

Burwell Walk

L336UT

Quernmore Walk

L328TY

Mosslawn Road

L326SB

Britonside Avenue

L330XS

Burnard Crescent

L326SE

Britonside Avenue

L337HT

Lees Road

L339UJ

Roughwood Drive

L335XE

Simonswood Lane

L339TH

Linslade Close

L336UW

Brook Hey Drive

L338WY

Roughwood Drive

L337UZ

Woodward Road

L330XX

Kramar Walk

L335XJ

Colwall Road

L336XS

Quarryside Drive

L335XQ

Mintor Road

L339XH

Roughwood Drive

L328TJ

Rushden Road

L326RR

Shaldon Walk

L328TS

Clieves Road

L337AJ

Cooper's Lane

L702QA

South Boundary Road

L336UQ

Wingate Road

L337RW

Lees Road

L336XY

Clorain Road

L337TQ

Stockpit Road

L326AB

Broad Lane

L339XF

Roughwood Drive

L339XW

Linslade Close

L330YA

Kelday Close

L338YD

Abbey Close

L337YQ

Hornhouse Lane

L338WX

Sycamore Drive

L330YQ

Brackenhurst Green

L326SW

Shaldon Grove

Data Sources

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