Postcode insights

L32 1TP

Melling Way

Whitefield

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Detailed insights for L32 1TP

Overview

Postcode L32 1TP is located in a major urban area, within the Whitefield ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkby North West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkby North West is £43,133 per year. The nearest station is Headbolt Lane, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Millennium Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Kirkby North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Kirkby North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.7%

Approximately 6.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Kirkby North West is £43,133 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from L32 1TP.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkby North West near L32 1TP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Headbolt Lane located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L32 1TP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Headbolt Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Headbolt Lane
0.6 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L32 1TP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMillennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Millennium Green
0.3 miMillennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Millennium Green
0.4 miMullberry ParkSmallWalking directions to Mullberry Park

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
1,922.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.86(+38%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.05(-46%)
Public order
11.23(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.42(-29%)
Drugs
4.81(+23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
98.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.14%
Other Black
1
0.38%
Irish
1
0.38%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
38.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
15.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
14.41%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
60.5%
Owns with a mortgage
29
24.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.72%
Social rents from council
5
4.2%
Other social rented
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 1TP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 1TP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202527, Melling Way, Liverpool, L32 1TNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£172,000
11 Feb 202557, Melling Way, Liverpool, L32 1TNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£185,050
05 Jun 202568, Milbrook Drive, Liverpool, L32 1THTerracedLeasehold£165,000
10 Mar 202539, Milbrook Drive, Liverpool, L32 1THSemi-DetachedLeasehold£159,000
21 Feb 202544, Melling Drive, Liverpool, L32 1TUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000

Schools

In the L32 1TP postcode area, located within Kirkby North West, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L32 1TP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKirkby CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryAll Saints Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNorthwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)Community school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L32 1TP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L32 1TP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyHall Lane, Knowsley, L32 8RJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miMorrisonsTelegraph Way, Knowsley, L32 8USWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miHeron FoodsCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UGWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miIcelandCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UGWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miFarmfoodsCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8RXWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 1TP, 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 North WestE02001328
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 002CE01006457
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L32 1TP

Is L32 1TP (Kirkby North West) safe?

The area around L32 1TP records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L32 1TP?

The median sale price around L32 1TP in Kirkby North West is £150,000 (about £177 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L32 1TP?

There are 13 schools close to L32 1TP, including Kirkby CofE Primary School (Good), All Saints Catholic High School (Good) and Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L32 1TP?

The closest station to L32 1TP is Headbolt Lane, about 788 m away.

How deprived is the area around L32 1TP?

L32 1TP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,956 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L32 1TP (Kirkby North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L32 1TP 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.