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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

L338YN

Rockingham Court

L321BJ

St Kevins Drive

L326QQ

Broad Lane

L330AD

Abbey Close

L335XY

Madryn Avenue

L336US

Bigdale Drive

L337AH

Northwood

L339UX

Carfax Road

L321BZ

Brookfield Place

L321DA

Stonebridge Way

L333AQ

Northwood

L335YP

Simonswood Lane

L337SA

Charley Wood Road

L337YN

Abercrombie Road

L339XT

Gilescroft Avenue

L702QA

South Boundary Road

L321AE

Appleton Road

L328TP

Dulas Green

L330XQ

Westhead Avenue

L330XW

Westhead Avenue

L335YS

Waverley Crescent

L336UE

Kennelwood Avenue

L336XU

Harleston Walk

L328UB

Links Road

L339XD

Pentland Road

L328TR

Crosland Road

L336YB

Sanderling Road

L337TH

Ashcroft Road

L338YE

Old Rough Lane

L328SR

Leighs Hey Crescent

L335YH

Retford Walk

L321BY

Gillmoss Place

L339XP

Oaklee Grove

L337RX

Deacon Park

L337XW

Moorgate Road

L339TG

Linslade Crescent

L328TG

Park Brow Drive

L337TG

Birchill Road

L337TQ

Stockpit Road

L338WW

Hawthorne Drive

L338YB

Quarry Bank

L339UE

Jarrett Road

L321BX

Bankhill Close

L337UP

Acornfield Road

L338YQ

Badby Wood

L321BH

Fern Close

L326AB

Broad Lane

L335XZ

Madryn Avenue

L337AA

Kirkby Bank Road

L337TT

Cooper's Lane

L338YH

Buckingham Court

L321BA

Appleton Road

L328TN

Delfby Crescent

L335XG

Mintor Road

L335YQ

Hargate Walk

L336WD

Manor Row

L337AE

Perimeter Road

L337SL

Lees Road

L337YE

Gale Road

L338XD

Roughwood Drive

L328TD

Hadleigh Road

L328TT

Thursby Crescent

L333AN

Perimeter Road

L335XQ

Mintor Road

L336XH

Burwell Walk

L338YP

Everdon Wood

L338YR

Roughwood Drive

L339XE

Shacklady Road

L330XY

Scoter Road

L335XN

Wyllin Road

L336XS

Quarryside Drive

L337ED

Arbour Lane

L338XR

Daleside Road

L339TL

Kenbury Road

L321BN

Brookward Court

L326RU

Garth Walk

L326SF

Britonside Avenue

L336YD

Clorain Close

L337AQ

Northwood

L338YW

Whittlewood Court

L339UL

Roughwood Drive

L339UN

Roughwood Drive

L702UD

Northwood

Data Sources

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