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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 168 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
168
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
73.98(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.01(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.67(+153%)
Drugs
20.48(+440%)
Public order
19.8(+96%)
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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £146,500 in Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 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
Flats1£56,000
Semi-Detached25£159,950
Terraced27£133,500

10 years median price trend in Northwood

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

All postcodes in Northwood

L333AR

Depot Road

L336UL

Brook Hey Drive

L336XL

Bigdale Drive

L336XP

Daleside Walk

L337AJ

Cooper's Lane

L337XB

Arbour Lane

L338WZ

Roughwood Drive

L339TR

Kenbury Close

L327SA

Woodene Close

L337RN

Acornfield Road

L337TZ

Deltic Way

L339TD

Deycroft Avenue

L326SW

Shaldon Grove

L328TW

Delfby Crescent

L339TB

Brook Hey Drive

L339TF

Brook Hey Drive

L339TW

Gilescroft Avenue

L339UY

Bramcote Road

L326QF

Broad Lane

L328TQ

Park Brow Drive

L328UE

Lyelake Gardens

L329QZ

Wellfield Avenue

L330YF

Briery Hey Avenue

L333AF

Red Cut Lane

L337SW

Webber Road

L337UR

Bradman Road

L339UA

Watts Close

L326RH

Albourne Road

L326RN

Birkin Road

L336UG

Wingate Road

L336UY

Quernmore Road

L336XD

Simonswood Lane

L337BY

Cusson Road

L337YA

Acornfield Close

L339UD

Changford Road

L339UF

Jarrett Road

L339XS

Northfield Close

L336UH

Crask Walk

L336XE

Bigdale Drive

L337AD

Lees Road

L335YF

Minstead Avenue

L336UT

Quernmore Walk

L336XN

Quarryside Drive

L338XY

Quarry Green

L339US

Chadwell Road

L337UG

Acornfield Road

L321BW

Woodhouse Road

L326SA

Buxted Walk

L333AE

Sandy Brow Lane

L330XX

Kramar Walk

L338WY

Roughwood Drive

L338YF

Briery Hey Avenue

L326QE

Broad Lane

L328XP

Vale Grove

L330XR

Burnard Crescent

L337SG

Charley Wood Road

L337UY

Depot Road

L339TJ

Deycroft Walk

L339XL

Byton Walk

L326QH

Broad Lane

L326SL

Lindby Road

L328TS

Clieves Road

L328XE

Carnforth Avenue

L336UN

Brook Hey Drive

L336XJ

Bigdale Drive

L337UW

Hammond Road

L337XZ

Spinney Close

L337YQ

Hornhouse Lane

L338YL

Kingswood Court

L336XR

Northwood

L326RP

Garth Road

L326SH

Lindby Close

L328SU

Lyelake Road

L330XE

Westhead Avenue

L333AD

Hewitt's Lane

L335XD

Simonswood Walk

L336YF

Darmond Road

L337RW

Lees Road

L337SZ

Acornfield Road

L339XH

Roughwood Drive

L348HL

Canrow Lane

L326RG

Redhill Avenue

L328SW

Rushey Hey Road

L328TH

Edgefold Road

L330XH

Westhead Avenue

L339TY

Roughwood Drive

L326RR

Shaldon Walk

L333AJ

Cut Lane

L335XB

Simonswood Lane

L335YJ

Brechin Road

L337AL

Coopers Lane

L339TS

Foscote Road

L339UB

Simonswood Lane

L328SS

Thistley Hey Road

L330YE

Briery Hey Avenue

L336YN

Bigdale Drive

L328SX

Mainside Road

L335XF

Simonswood Lane

L336XQ

Bigdale Drive

L337RT

Kirkby Bank Road

Data Sources

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