Postcode L32 1BT is located in a major urban area, within the Northwood area 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 median sale price in Northwood is £145,000 (around £167 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £127,750 and £186,250. The nearest station is Headbolt Lane, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tower Hill Park.
Kirkby North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,363 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% 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 7.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L32 1BT.
Kirkby North East near L32 1BT 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Headbolt Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Headbolt Lane |
| 1 mi | Kirkby (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tower Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Tower Hill Park |
| 0.1 mi | Mullberry Park | Small | Walking directions to Mullberry Park |
| 0 mi | Mullberry Park Walk | Small | Walking directions to Mullberry Park Walk |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £167 per square foot) in Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £392,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £286,000 | £241 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £158,500 | £181 |
| Terraced | 26 | £127,500 | £139 |
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 | £129,500 |
| 2026 | £287,500 | — | £162,500 | £135,000 |
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 | £146 |
| 2026 | £261 | — | £158 | £145 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 1BT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2025 | 36, Meadowsweet Road, Liverpool, L32 1BT | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 11, Campion Grove, Liverpool, L32 1BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 91, St Kevins Drive, Liverpool, L32 1BB | Detached | Freehold | £301,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 113, St Kevins Drive, Liverpool, L32 1BB | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 19, St Kevins Drive, Liverpool, L32 1BB | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the L32 1BT postcode area, located within Kirkby North East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jul 2015. | |
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jul 2015
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Eastcroft Park School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
Eastcroft Park School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 20 Jan 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Marie's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
St Marie's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Oct 2024
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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 L32 1BT, 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 1BT 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, public order and other theft.
The median sale price around L32 1BT in Northwood is £145,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to L32 1BT, including Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) (Good), Eastcroft Park School (Good) and St Marie's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L32 1BT is Headbolt Lane, about 260 m away.
L32 1BT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,363 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 1BT is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alexander Hitchmough (Reform UK).