Postcode L32 1BA is located in a major urban area, within the Northwood ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkby North East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkby North East is £37,960 per year. The nearest station is Headbolt Lane, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Millennium Green.
Kirkby North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkby North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kirkby North East is £37,960 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from L32 1BA.
Kirkby North East near L32 1BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Headbolt Lane located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Headbolt Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Headbolt Lane |
| 0.7 mi | Kirkby (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Millennium Green |
| 0.5 mi | Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Millennium Green |
| 0.4 mi | Tower Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Tower Hill Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £153,500 (about £173 per square foot) in Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £305,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £285,000 | £253 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £160,000 | £186 |
| Terraced | 24 | £126,000 | £144 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £161,500 | £52,475 | £85,000 | £66,625 |
| 2017 | £127,500 | £42,995 | £81,500 | £66,000 |
| 2018 | £191,998 | £49,000 | £95,000 | £71,000 |
| 2019 | £206,995 | £59,750 | £99,950 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £211,995 | £42,975 | £121,000 | £76,200 |
| 2021 | £222,473 | £39,500 | £133,500 | £92,500 |
| 2022 | £242,498 | £40,375 | £155,000 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £274,000 | £46,000 | £136,000 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | £256,250 | £39,000 | £130,000 | £113,500 |
| 2025 | £285,000 | £49,750 | £152,000 | £128,500 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | — | £160,000 | £117,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £146 | £81 | £78 | £79 |
| 2017 | £124 | £77 | £84 | £77 |
| 2018 | £169 | £80 | £104 | £85 |
| 2019 | £174 | £79 | £109 | £88 |
| 2020 | £183 | £102 | £128 | £95 |
| 2021 | £195 | £99 | £143 | £103 |
| 2022 | £209 | £54 | £158 | £125 |
| 2023 | £210 | £119 | £148 | £129 |
| 2024 | £224 | £48 | £132 | £134 |
| 2025 | £241 | £95 | £167 | £149 |
| 2026 | £262 | — | £192 | £155 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 1BA.
In the L32 1BA postcode area, located within Kirkby North East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L32 1BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Hall Lane, Knowsley, L32 8RJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 L32 1BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alexander Hitchmough
Northwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Anneliese Midgley
Knowsley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L32 1BA records about 84 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around L32 1BA in Kirkby North East is £153,500 (about £173 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to L32 1BA, including Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) (Good), All Saints Catholic High School (Good) and Ravenscroft Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L32 1BA is Headbolt Lane, about 488 m away.
L32 1BA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,057 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 L32 1BA is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alexander Hitchmough (Reform UK).
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.