Postcode insights

L32 0RU

Poplar Drive

Whitefield

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Detailed insights for L32 0RU

Overview

Postcode L32 0RU 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 very high crime levels, with around 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Millennium Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.6%
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 238 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kirkby South West & Field Lane has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.6%

Approximately 15.6% 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 3 ft away from L32 0RU.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkby South West & Field Lane near L32 0RU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L32 0RU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)
0.9 mi

Headbolt Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Headbolt Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L32 0RU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMillennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Millennium Green
0.2 miMillennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Millennium Green
0.2 miMillennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
1,572 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.31(+91%)
Drugs
26.81(+587%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.68(+97%)
Public order
15.4(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.12(-27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
97.42%
Other White
4
1.29%
Bangladeshi
1
0.32%
Other Asian
1
0.32%
Irish
1
0.32%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
33.33%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
15.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
49.63%
Owns with a mortgage
37
27.41%
Social rents from council
12
8.89%
Other social rented
9
6.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.44%
Total households: 135

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 0RU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 0RU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 20258, Pine Close, Liverpool, L32 0RZTerracedLeasehold£170,000
11 Jul 20259, Pine Close, Liverpool, L32 0RZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£170,000
14 Nov 202519, Willow Avenue, Liverpool, L32 0RXTerracedLeasehold£163,000
21 Jul 202523, Willow Avenue, Liverpool, L32 0RXTerracedLeasehold£220,000
27 Apr 20267, Hazel Avenue, Liverpool, L32 0SASemi-DetachedLeasehold£205,000

Schools

In the L32 0RU postcode area, located within Kirkby South West & Field Lane, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L32 0RU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMillbrook Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryKirkby CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L32 0RU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L32 0RU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express9 Glovers Brow, Liverpool, L32 2AEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miJoe's News and SupermarketOatlands Road, Knowsley, L32 0TUWalking directions to Joe's News and Supermarket
0.4 miJoe's News and SupermarketOatlands Road, Knowsley, L32 0TUWalking directions to Joe's News and Supermarket
0.4 miHeron FoodsCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UGWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miIcelandCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UGWalking directions to Iceland

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 0RU, 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 004AE01006455
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L32 0RU

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

The area around L32 0RU records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 0RU?

The median sale price around L32 0RU 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 0RU?

There are 13 schools close to L32 0RU, including Millbrook Community Primary School (Good), St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Kirkby CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L32 0RU?

The closest station to L32 0RU is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 370 m away.

How deprived is the area around L32 0RU?

L32 0RU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 238 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.