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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

L335XS

Glegside Road

L339TD

Deycroft Avenue

L339XB

Lapford Crescent

L337BA

Deltic Way

L702UD

Northwood

L328TA

Overdene Walk

L337AE

Perimeter Road

L337RD

Northwood

L321BA

Appleton Road

L338YJ

Highwood Court

L326QH

Broad Lane

L337SF

South Boundary Road

L328SN

Rushey Hey Road

L338YL

Kingswood Court

L330XW

Westhead Avenue

L337UG

Acornfield Road

L337XS

Gores Road

L337AD

Lees Road

L336US

Bigdale Drive

L338YQ

Badby Wood

L330XR

Burnard Crescent

L330YE

Briery Hey Avenue

L339TZ

Roughwood Drive

L339UY

Bramcote Road

L321BN

Brookward Court

L329QZ

Wellfield Avenue

L339UN

Roughwood Drive

L328TP

Dulas Green

L330XF

Westhead Avenue

L337UL

Birchill Road

L335XL

Colwall Close

L333AR

Depot Road

L321BU

Campion Grove

L339XS

Northfield Close

L337SX

Acornfield Road

L339UZ

Bramcote Road

L321BP

Milton Grove

L326SR

Oakdale Row

L337XW

Moorgate Road

L339TB

Brook Hey Drive

L336XZ

Clorain Road

L337SG

Charley Wood Road

L339TP

Kenbury Road

L326QQ

Broad Lane

L321BS

Highbarn Road

L337AH

Northwood

L328TT

Thursby Crescent

L337AG

Arbour Lane

L328SS

Thistley Hey Road

L337DR

Northwood

L335YD

Retford Road

L338XR

Daleside Road

L336YN

Bigdale Drive

L336XE

Bigdale Drive

L336XJ

Bigdale Drive

L326RU

Garth Walk

L336XB

Birbeck Road

L348HH

Hewitts Lane

L336YB

Sanderling Road

L328TD

Hadleigh Road

L335XX

Farrier Road

L321BY

Gillmoss Place

L333AF

Red Cut Lane

L330XD

Didsbury Close

L336UX

Fairthorn Walk

L338XU

Quarry Dale

L338YW

Whittlewood Court

L337AN

Arbour Lane

L336UP

Brook Hey Walk

L337SY

Kirkby Bank Road

L339UL

Roughwood Drive

L326SD

Moorgate Lane

L330YN

Ashfield Crescent

L338YN

Rockingham Court

L339UX

Carfax Road

L337UP

Acornfield Road

L328SY

Lyelake Close

L336UF

Kennelwood Avenue

L321BG

Bluebell Close

L339XL

Byton Walk

L326QD

Britonside Avenue

L326RW

Birkin Road

L337UA

Coopers Lane

L326SF

Britonside Avenue

L326SH

Lindby Close

L339TJ

Deycroft Walk

L328XE

Carnforth Avenue

L339UD

Changford Road

L337UB

Coopers Lane

L337TX

Dixon Road

L336XN

Quarryside Drive

L336UY

Quernmore Road

L337XZ

Spinney Close

L328TF

Park Brow Drive

L336YF

Darmond Road

L330YD

Old Rough Lane

L337ED

Arbour Lane

L337ET

Arbour Lane

L326RS

Shaldon Close

L330XY

Scoter Road

Data Sources

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