Postcode insights

L32 0TZ

Richard Hesketh Drive

Whitefield

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Detailed insights for L32 0TZ

Overview

Postcode L32 0TZ 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 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Millennium Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
46.5%
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 704 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kirkby South West & Field Lane has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.5%

Approximately 46.5% 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 0 ft away from L32 0TZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkby South West & Field Lane near L32 0TZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L32 0TZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
512
Population density
7,507.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.9(+50%)
Public order
12.99(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.99(+44%)
Drugs
6.78(+74%)
Other theft
5.08(-23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
483
94.34%
Other White
14
2.73%
African
5
0.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.59%
Total population: 512

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
93
24.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
82
21.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
67
17.45%
Level 3 (A level)
65
16.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 384

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
85
39.91%
Owns with a mortgage
54
25.35%
Owns outright
31
14.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
10.8%
Social rents from council
14
6.57%
Total households: 213

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 0TZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 0TZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 202510, Ledsham Walk, Liverpool, L32 0TRTerracedFreehold£111,000
16 Sept 202520, Harron Close, Liverpool, L32 4WATerracedFreehold£145,000
03 Sept 2025P L A B Right, Oatlands Road, Liverpool, L32 4UHOtherFreehold£485,000
31 Jul 20252, Heydon Avenue, Liverpool, L32 4WBSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
12 Dec 202547, Mercer Avenue, Liverpool, L32 4UUSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the L32 0TZ postcode area, located within Kirkby South West & Field Lane, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryMillbrook Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 0TZ, 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 004EE01006509
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L32 0TZ

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

The area around L32 0TZ records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 0TZ?

The median sale price around L32 0TZ 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 0TZ?

There are 12 schools close to L32 0TZ, 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 0TZ?

The closest station to L32 0TZ is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 581 m away.

How deprived is the area around L32 0TZ?

L32 0TZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 704 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L32 0TZ 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.