Postcode insights

L32 3AA

Sapling Crescent

Cherryfield

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Detailed insights for L32 3AA

Overview

Postcode L32 3AA is located in a major urban area, within the Cherryfield ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkby South East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkby South East is £33,946 per year. The nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wignall Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
43.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Kirkby South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 103 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kirkby South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.4%

Approximately 43.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Kirkby South East is £33,946 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from L32 3AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkby South East near L32 3AA 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L32 3AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWignall ParkMediumWalking directions to Wignall Park

Area Profile

Population
423
Population density
4,075.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.13(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.86(+11%)
Drugs
14.3(+267%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.15(-20%)
Other theft
7.15(+8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
344
81.32%
Other White
34
8.04%
African
12
2.84%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
1.89%
Other
6
1.42%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
26.5%
No qualifications
73
23.03%
Level 3 (A level)
53
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.2%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
37.57%
Other social rented
51
29.48%
Social rents from council
24
13.87%
Owns outright
17
9.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.51%
Total households: 173

Property prices in Cherryfield

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£171
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£127K – £193K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £171 per square foot) in Cherryfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cherryfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£290,000£231
Semi-Detached29£150,000£180
Terraced39£130,000£164
Flats4£74,500£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cherryfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cherryfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,500£51,750£104,500£75,000
2017£157,250£51,000£112,500£75,000
2018£180,995£93,500£105,000£77,000
2019£173,995£49,750£117,500£78,000
2020£192,495£46,500£125,000£87,500
2021£222,500£50,000£130,000£95,000
2022£232,000£87,500£142,500£102,000
2023£251,000£153,750£145,000£110,750
2024£263,750£66,250£160,000£120,500
2025£290,000£72,750£154,500£129,000
2026£325,000£86,500£155,500£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cherryfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cherryfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148£92£129£86
2017£147£114£116£92
2018£169£106£125£95
2019£173£108£134£102
2020£176£112£121£103
2021£166£77£156£111
2022£202£127£171£130
2023£204£172£173£140
2024£214£122£180£143
2025£223£122£187£162
2026£280£152£158£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cherryfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cherryfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 3AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 3AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 202536, Sapling Crescent, Liverpool, L32 3AADetachedFreehold£240,500
17 Nov 20255, Sapling Crescent, Liverpool, L32 3AADetachedFreehold£231,000
26 Jan 202653, Ravenhead Avenue, Liverpool, L32 3XZSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
23 Jul 202515, Hallsands Road, Liverpool, L32 3XBTerracedLeasehold£124,000
14 May 2025101, Bewley Drive, Liverpool, L32 9PBOtherFreehold£2,000,000

Schools

In the L32 3AA postcode area, located within Kirkby South East, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L32 3AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBluebell Park SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableActivateSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 3AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Hitchmough

Cherryfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Anneliese Midgley

Knowsley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictKnowsleyE08000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyKnowsleyE14001317
WardCherryfieldE05010935
ParishKnowsley, unparished areaE43000243
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kirkby South EastE02001329
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 003BE01006417
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2018-12-01

Frequently asked questions about L32 3AA

Is L32 3AA (Kirkby South East) safe?

The area around L32 3AA records about 87 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L32 3AA?

The median sale price around L32 3AA in Kirkby South East is £145,000 (about £171 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L32 3AA?

There are 6 schools close to L32 3AA, including Bluebell Park School (Good), Activate and St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around L32 3AA?

L32 3AA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 103 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L32 3AA (Kirkby South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L32 3AA is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Hitchmough (Independent).

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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.