Postcode L31 1JP is located in a major urban area, within the Whitefield area 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 median sale price in Whitefield is £147,000 (around £180 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £199,000. 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 12,483 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from L31 1JP.
Kirkby North West near L31 1JP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rainbow Park | Small | Walking directions to Rainbow Park |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 (about £180 per square foot) in Whitefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £315,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £300,000 | £234 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £165,750 | £206 |
| Terraced | 24 | £130,000 | £160 |
| Flats | 2 | £68,000 | £120 |
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 | £170,000 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £76,000 | £190,000 | £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 | £208 | £164 |
| 2026 | £266 | £138 | £208 | £158 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L31 1JP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sept 2025 | 15, Southney Close, Liverpool, L31 1JR | Detached | Freehold | £254,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 37, Swinderby Drive, Liverpool, L31 1JW | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 19, Swinderby Drive, Liverpool, L31 1JW | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 54, Melverley Road, Liverpool, L32 0RH | Terraced | Freehold | £97,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 26, Willsford Avenue, Liverpool, L31 1JU | Detached | Freehold | £310,000 |
In the L31 1JP postcode area, located within Kirkby North West, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L31 1JP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Joe's News and Supermarket | Richard Hesketh Drive, Knowsley, L32 0TU | Walking directions to Joe's News and Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Joe's News and Supermarket | Oatlands Road, Knowsley, L32 0TU | Walking directions to Joe's News and Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 9 Glovers Brow, Liverpool, L32 2AE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L31 1JP, 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 1JP 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 1JP in Whitefield is £147,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to L31 1JP, including Westvale Primary School (Requires improvement), Melling Primary School (Good) and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L31 1JP is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 468 m away.
L31 1JP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,483 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 1JP is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Johns (Independent).