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About

Northwood ward is located in the northern part of Knowsley, Merseyside. It is primarily a residential area with a mix of housing types, including semi-detached homes and terraced properties. The ward is bordered by the East Lancashire Road to the north and the M57 motorway to the west, providing good transport links to nearby areas like Liverpool and St Helens.

The area features local amenities such as schools, parks, and community centres, catering to families and residents. Northwood is part of the wider Kirkby town, which offers additional shopping and leisure facilities. The ward has a quiet, suburban feel, with green spaces like Northwood Park providing recreational opportunities. Its proximity to major roads makes it a practical location for commuters.

Area overview

On average Northwood has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 147 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 of residents in Northwood is £33,804 per year. There are 4 schools in Northwood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
147
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £293,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£272,500
Flats1£56,000
Semi-Detached25£133,000
Terraced32£136,750

10 years price trend in Northwood

All postcodes in Northwood

L337UT

Abercrombie Road

L338XE

Old Rough Lane

L338YN

Rockingham Court

L339UX

Carfax Road

L321AE

Appleton Road

L321BZ

Brookfield Place

L321DA

Stonebridge Way

L328TP

Dulas Green

L330XQ

Burnard Crescent

L330XW

Kelday Close

L333AQ

Knowsley Village & Southdene

L335YP

Simonswood Lane

L335YS

Minstead Avenue

L336UE

Beetham Way

L336XU

Kirkby North East

L337SA

Charley Wood Road

L337YN

Abercrombie Road

L339XT

Gilescroft Avenue

L702QA

South Boundary Road

L328TR

Crosland Road

L328UB

Links Road

L336YB

Bigdale Drive

L337TH

Ashcroft Road

L338YE

Daleside Road

L339XD

Pentland Road

L321BY

Roughwood Drive

L328SR

Birchmuir Hey

L335YH

Brechin Road

L339XP

Oaklee Grove

L336UB

Kirkby South East

L328TG

Park Brow Drive

L337RX

Faraday Road

L337TG

Birchill Road

L337TQ

Ashcroft Road

L337XW

Hornhouse Lane

L338WW

Hawthorne Drive

L338YB

Quarry Bank

L339TG

Linslade Crescent

L339UE

Jarrett Road

L337TT

Cooper's Lane

L337UP

Acornfield Road

L321BH

Fern Close

L321BX

Kirkby North East

L326AB

Broad Lane

L328TA

Overdene Walk

L335XZ

Barn Hey Road

L337AA

Kirkby Bank Road

L337AS

Knowsley Village & Southdene

L338YH

Buckingham Court

L338YQ

Badby Wood

L321BA

Appleton Road

L328TD

Hadleigh Road

L328TN

Delfby Crescent

L328TT

Broad Lane

L333AN

Molly's Lane

L335XG

Glegside Road

L335XQ

Colwall Road

L335YQ

Hargate Walk

L336WD

Brook Hey Drive

L336XH

Burwell Walk

L337AE

Perimeter Road

L337SL

Lees Road

L337YE

Gale Road

L338XD

Roughwood Drive

L338YP

Everdon Wood

L338YR

Roughwood Drive

L339XE

Shacklady Road

L336XS

Quarryside Drive

L321BN

Brookwood Court

L326RU

Garth Walk

L326SF

Britonside Avenue

L330XY

Scoter Road

L335XN

Wyllin Road

L336YD

Clorain Close

L337AQ

Knowsley Village & Southdene

L337ED

Arbour Lane

L337ET

Arbour Lane

L338XR

Daleside Road

L338YW

Whittlewood Court

L339TL

Kenbury Close

L339UL

Roughwood Drive

L339UN

Chadwell Road

L702UD

Knowsley Village & Southdene

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.