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L32 2BW

Chiltern Drive

Whitefield

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Overview

Postcode L32 2BW 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 low crime levels, with around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 Kirkby (Merseyside), about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Millennium Green.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Kirkby North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,077 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Kirkby North West has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.5%

Approximately 23.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L32 2BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkby North West near L32 2BW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L32 2BW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)
0.8 mi

Headbolt Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Headbolt Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L32 2BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMillennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Millennium Green
0.4 miMillennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Millennium Green
0.4 miRainbow ParkSmallWalking directions to Rainbow Park

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
4,907.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.69(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.46(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.59(-86%)
Public order
2.59(-74%)
Other theft
1.94(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
322
93.88%
Chinese
5
1.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.17%
Other White
4
1.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.87%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
100
34.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
22.76%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
40.36%
Owns with a mortgage
39
23.49%
Other social rented
37
22.29%
Shared ownership
13
7.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
3.61%
Total households: 166

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 2BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 2BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 202524, Chiltern Drive, Liverpool, L32 2BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
23 May 20256, Chiltern Drive, Liverpool, L32 2BWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£208,000
28 Feb 202532, Chiltern Drive, Liverpool, L32 2BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
25 Apr 202545, Pennine Way, Liverpool, L32 2BJOtherFreehold£1,500
11 Feb 202612, Malvern Close, Liverpool, L32 2BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the L32 2BW postcode area, located within Kirkby North West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L32 2BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryMillbrook Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMelling Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L32 2BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L32 2BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 2BW, 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 002AE01006454
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L32 2BW

Is L32 2BW (Kirkby North West) safe?

The area around L32 2BW records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2BW?

The median sale price around L32 2BW 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 2BW?

There are 10 schools close to L32 2BW, including St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Millbrook Community Primary School (Good) and Melling Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L32 2BW?

The closest station to L32 2BW is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 460 m away.

How deprived is the area around L32 2BW?

L32 2BW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,077 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L32 2BW (Kirkby North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L32 2BW 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.