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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

L335XG

Mintor Road

L336XD

Simonswood Lane

L335YQ

Hargate Walk

L321AB

Dane View

L328ST

Thistley Hey Road

L339UQ

Roughwood Drive

L339XT

Gilescroft Avenue

L330XH

Westhead Avenue

L337DF

Beckett Close

L328TR

Crosland Road

L328UJ

Thistley Hey Road

L336UD

Wingate Walk

L335XZ

Madryn Avenue

L337TH

Ashcroft Road

L337UR

Bradman Road

L336YG

Quarryside Drive

L339TQ

Linslade Crescent

L339XG

Warrenhouse Road

L328SX

Mainside Road

L337TA

Gale Road

L338XB

Old Rough Lane

L328TB

Hadleigh Road

L337YA

Acornfield Close

L339TN

Gilescroft Avenue

L339TS

Foscote Road

L339TG

Linslade Crescent

L328UA

Bullens Road

L336UH

Crask Walk

L328XD

Burley Close

L338WZ

Roughwood Drive

L328UL

Birchmuir Hey

L330XB

Mottram Close

L328SW

Rushey Hey Road

L337SL

Lees Road

L337SA

Charley Wood Road

L339XQ

Warrenhouse Road

L337YB

Gale Road

L337TT

Cooper's Lane

L327SA

Woodene Close

L321BL

Limetree Road

L328TU

Thursby Close

L337SE

Lees Road

L339UT

Lapford Walk

L339UH

Changford Green

L336XG

Bigdale Drive

L328TX

Thursby Walk

L338XD

Roughwood Drive

L336UZ

Quernmore Road

L335XT

Glegside Road

L336XA

Birbeck Walk

L336XP

Daleside Walk

L339XP

Oaklee Grove

L336YD

Clorain Close

L337AR

Admin Road

L338XX

Quarry Hey

L326RG

Redhill Avenue

L336XQ

Bigdale Drive

L335XW

Wyllin Road

L326RN

Birkin Road

L335YH

Retford Walk

L335XR

Ormonde Crescent

L337BB

Charley Wood Road

L328TE

Park Brow Drive

L321BH

Fern Close

L326RT

Shaldon Road

L328SL

Webster Drive

L328TH

Edgefold Road

L335YF

Minstead Avenue

L335YG

Hargate Road

L338YB

Quarry Bank

L336XL

Bigdale Drive

L335XH

Colwall Walk

L337XY

Spinney Road

L328TW

Delfby Crescent

L336YE

Darmond Road

L326QF

Broad Lane

L337SB

Northwood

L328UE

Lyelake Gardens

L339YA

Pentland Road

L335XA

Westhead Avenue

L337TG

Birchill Road

L326SL

Lindby Road

L337BJ

Acornfield Road

Data Sources

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