Postcode insights

L32 0RF

Whitefield Drive

Whitefield

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Detailed insights for L32 0RF

Overview

Postcode L32 0RF is located in a major urban area, within the Whitefield ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkby South West & Field Lane area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkby South West & Field Lane is £34,719 per year. The nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Millennium Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Kirkby South West & Field Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 551 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kirkby South West & Field Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.6%

Approximately 31.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Kirkby South West & Field Lane is £34,719 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from L32 0RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkby South West & Field Lane near L32 0RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L32 0RF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L32 0RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMillennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Millennium Green
0.5 miRainbow ParkSmallWalking directions to Rainbow Park
0.4 miMillennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
7,406.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.83(+31%)
Drugs
10.42(+167%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.77(+9%)
Other theft
7.81(+18%)
Public order
6.51(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
87.77%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.88%
Pakistani
6
2.16%
African
6
2.16%
Other White
5
1.8%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
28.5%
Level 3 (A level)
47
21.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
19.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.68%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
29.06%
Owns with a mortgage
32
27.35%
Social rents from council
20
17.09%
Other social rented
17
14.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.69%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Whitefield

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£177
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £190K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£286,500£209
Semi-Detached28£165,750£208
Terraced24£130,000£160
Flats3£60,000£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitefield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitefield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitefield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitefield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 0RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 0RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Oct 2025209, Whitefield Drive, Liverpool, L32 0RBTerracedFreehold£128,000
04 Apr 20251, Linton Place, Liverpool, L32 0WASemi-DetachedLeasehold£130,000
30 May 202533, Lingtree Road, Liverpool, L32 0RNTerracedFreehold£132,000
06 Feb 20262, Lingtree Road, Liverpool, L32 0RWFlatsLeasehold£48,750
28 May 202516, Lingtree Road, Liverpool, L32 0RWTerracedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the L32 0RF postcode area, located within Kirkby South West & Field Lane, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L32 0RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWestvale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySt Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryMillbrook Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L32 0RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L32 0RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express9 Glovers Brow, Liverpool, L32 2AEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miJoe's News and SupermarketOatlands Road, Knowsley, L32 0TUWalking directions to Joe's News and Supermarket
0.2 miJoe's News and SupermarketOatlands Road, Knowsley, L32 0TUWalking directions to Joe's News and Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,844
Band C£2,108
Band D£2,371
Band E£2,898
Band F£3,425
Band G£3,952
Band H£4,743

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L32 0RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brian Johns

Whitefield - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Anneliese Midgley

Knowsley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictKnowsleyE08000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyKnowsleyE14001317
WardWhitefieldE05010949
ParishKnowsley, unparished areaE43000243
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kirkby South West & Field LaneE02001330
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 004CE01006507
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L32 0RF

Is L32 0RF (Kirkby South West & Field Lane) safe?

The area around L32 0RF records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, drugs and public order.

What is the average house price near L32 0RF?

The median sale price around L32 0RF in Kirkby South West & Field Lane is £150,000 (about £177 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L32 0RF?

There are 10 schools close to L32 0RF, including Westvale Primary School (Requires improvement), St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Millbrook Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L32 0RF?

The closest station to L32 0RF is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 170 m away.

How deprived is the area around L32 0RF?

L32 0RF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 551 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L32 0RF (Kirkby South West & Field Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L32 0RF is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Johns (Independent).

Data Sources

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.