Postcode L31 1JN is located in a major urban area, within the Whitefield ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkby North West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkby North West is £43,133 per year. The nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Rainbow Park.
Kirkby North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,358 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkby North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 48 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kirkby North West is £43,133 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from L31 1JN.
Kirkby North West near L31 1JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kirkby (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rainbow Park | Small | Walking directions to Rainbow Park |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £177 per square foot) in Whitefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £286,500 | £209 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £165,750 | £208 |
| Terraced | 24 | £130,000 | £160 |
| Flats | 3 | £60,000 | £116 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £124,998 | £51,250 | £118,000 | £79,500 |
| 2017 | £182,500 | £65,000 | £120,000 | £80,000 |
| 2018 | £195,000 | £50,000 | £115,000 | £79,000 |
| 2019 | £215,000 | £55,000 | £125,000 | £85,000 |
| 2020 | £200,000 | £52,475 | £124,000 | £102,500 |
| 2021 | £230,000 | £55,000 | £129,998 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | £257,000 | £52,000 | £159,000 | £119,000 |
| 2023 | £247,000 | £76,500 | £145,525 | £121,000 |
| 2024 | £258,500 | £54,000 | £165,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £279,500 | £56,750 | £169,750 | £136,500 |
| 2026 | — | £76,000 | £180,500 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £128 | £105 | £122 | £93 |
| 2017 | £157 | £109 | £133 | £88 |
| 2018 | £155 | £108 | £143 | £95 |
| 2019 | £165 | £87 | £133 | £95 |
| 2020 | £146 | £97 | £142 | £104 |
| 2021 | £161 | £106 | £144 | £102 |
| 2022 | £212 | £98 | £173 | £130 |
| 2023 | £221 | £108 | £174 | £134 |
| 2024 | £241 | £111 | £181 | £148 |
| 2025 | £213 | £113 | £207 | £165 |
| 2026 | — | £138 | £217 | £153 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 1JN.
In the L31 1JN postcode area, located within Kirkby North West, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L31 1JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 9 Glovers Brow, Liverpool, L32 2AE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Joe's News and Supermarket | Oatlands Road, Knowsley, L32 0TU | Walking directions to Joe's News and Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Joe's News and Supermarket | Oatlands Road, Knowsley, L32 0TU | Walking directions to Joe's News and Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L31 1JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Johns
Whitefield - Elected 7 May 2026
Anneliese Midgley
Knowsley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L31 1JN records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around L31 1JN in Kirkby North West is £150,000 (about £177 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to L31 1JN, including Melling Primary School (Good), Westvale Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L31 1JN is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 494 m away.
L31 1JN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,358 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L31 1JN is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Johns (Independent).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.