Postcode insights

L32 2DL

Nightingale Close

Whitefield

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Detailed insights for L32 2DL

Overview

Postcode L32 2DL 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Rainbow Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Kirkby North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,358 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Kirkby North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 48 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 100 ft away from L32 2DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkby North West near L32 2DL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L32 2DL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L32 2DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRainbow ParkSmallWalking directions to Rainbow Park

Area Profile

Population
507
Population density
2,812 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.7(-42%)
Shoplifting
7.89(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.92(-67%)
Public order
5.92(-42%)
Drugs
4.6(+18%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
491
96.84%
Indian
5
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.59%
Other White
3
0.59%
Total population: 507

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
32.87%
Level 3 (A level)
89
20.75%
No qualifications
65
15.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
8.86%
Total 16+ residents: 429

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
102
54.26%
Owns outright
83
44.15%
Other social rented
2
1.06%
Social rents from council
1
0.53%
Total households: 188

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 2DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 2DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202523, Granborne Chase, Liverpool, L32 2DNDetachedFreehold£353,000
26 Sept 202539, Partridge Road, Liverpool, L32 2DJDetachedFreehold£300,000
06 Feb 20262, Lingtree Road, Liverpool, L32 0RWFlatsLeasehold£48,750
28 May 202516, Lingtree Road, Liverpool, L32 0RWTerracedFreehold£110,000
10 Jul 202537, Swinderby Drive, Liverpool, L31 1JWDetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the L32 2DL postcode area, located within Kirkby North West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L32 2DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWestvale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryMelling Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L32 2DL

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

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 2DL, 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 002BE01006456
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about L32 2DL

Is L32 2DL (Kirkby North West) safe?

The area around L32 2DL records about 48 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 2DL?

The median sale price around L32 2DL 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 2DL?

There are 6 schools close to L32 2DL, including Westvale Primary School (Requires improvement), Melling Primary School (Good) and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L32 2DL?

The closest station to L32 2DL is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 268 m away.

How deprived is the area around L32 2DL?

L32 2DL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,358 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L32 2DL 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.