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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

L339TP

Kenbury Road

L321BG

Bluebell Close

L330XU

Dakin Walk

L335XP

Ormonde Crescent

L335XT

Glegside Road

L335YG

Hargate Road

L336XW

Quarryside Drive

L337BA

Deltic Way

L337SE

Lees Road

L337SQ

Webber Road

L337XN

Platinum Court

L330XT

Burnard Walk

L337AN

Arbour Lane

L321BU

Campion Grove

L328TJ

Rushden Road

L335XU

Barnhey Road

L337SF

South Boundary Road

L337TD

Birchill Road

L337UZ

Woodward Road

L338XX

Quarry Hey

L338XZ

Quarry Green

L328TU

Thursby Close

L328UL

Birchmuir Hey

L328XD

Burley Close

L330XS

Burnard Crescent

L335YL

Tarves Walk

L336UF

Kennelwood Avenue

L337SX

Acornfield Road

L328SL

Webster Drive

L336UZ

Quernmore Road

L336YA

Harleston Road

L330XN

Westhead Avenue

L330YQ

Brackenhurst Green

L338XS

Daleside Road

L321BQ

Angelica Road

L326RX

Pinfold Crescent

L326SB

Britonside Avenue

L328SP

Rye Hey Road

L336XY

Clorain Road

L337TX

Dixon Road

L337ZR

Cranston Road

L326QS

Carlis Road

L326RT

Shaldon Road

L326SE

Britonside Avenue

L326SR

Oakdale Row

L330XG

Ashfield Crescent

L330YD

Old Rough Lane

L335XL

Colwall Close

L336UU

Quernmore Road

L336YH

Bigdale Drive

L336YQ

Cygnet Court

L337XE

Arbour Court

L337XG

Arbour Lane

L338YA

Quarry Green

L339TA

Roman Way

L335XH

Colwall Walk

L335XJ

Colwall Road

L337AG

Arbour Lane

L337SB

Northwood

L337UH

Marl Road

L337XX

Spinney View

L321BP

Milton Grove

L321BS

Highbarn Road

L328TE

Park Brow Drive

L328UQ

Thursby Drive

L336UP

Brook Hey Walk

L336XA

Birbeck Walk

L337RR

Senator Point

L337XF

Acornfield Road

L339TH

Linslade Close

L326SD

Moorgate Lane

L337TW

Ashcroft Road

L339UQ

Roughwood Drive

L339YA

Pentland Road

L326QD

Britonside Avenue

L328SN

Rushey Hey Road

L330YJ

Ashfield Crescent

L335YB

Minstead Avenue

L338XB

Old Rough Lane

L326SZ

Britonside Avenue

L328TL

Dulas Road

L330XP

Burnard Crescent

L336XX

Burwell Close

L337BU

Deltic Place

L338XU

Quarry Dale

L339XW

Linslade Close

L326QU

Medbourne Crescent

L336XB

Birbeck Road

L337RD

Northwood

L339TZ

Roughwood Drive

L326SQ

Buxted Road

L330AB

Ashfield Crescent

L330XB

Mottram Close

L330XZ

Scoter Road

L330YL

Old Rough Lane

L336XZ

Clorain Road

L337DR

Northwood

L337TJ

Newstet Road

L337UT

Faraday Road

L338XE

Roughwood Drive

Data Sources

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