Postcode insights

L32 3XR

Rockford Close

Cherryfield

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Detailed insights for L32 3XR

Overview

Postcode L32 3XR is located in a major urban area, within the Cherryfield ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Knowsley Village & Southdene area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knowsley Village & Southdene is £36,133 per year. The nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wignall Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Knowsley Village & Southdene has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 662 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Knowsley Village & Southdene has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.9%

Approximately 35.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Knowsley Village & Southdene is £36,133 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 182 ft away from L32 3XR.

Flood risk

No risk

Knowsley Village & Southdene near L32 3XR 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 3XR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWignall ParkMediumWalking directions to Wignall Park

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
1,666.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.95(+37%)
Public order
10.65(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.37(-7%)
Burglary
6.84(+23%)
Drugs
6.84(+75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
93.43%
Other White
10
2.99%
African
4
1.19%
Other
4
1.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.9%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
33.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
19.32%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
33.59%
Other social rented
40
30.53%
Owns outright
28
21.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.63%
Social rents from council
7
5.34%
Total households: 131

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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 3XR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 3XR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202519, Cawthorne Avenue, Liverpool, L32 3XETerracedFreehold£150,000
15 Jul 202515, Cawthorne Avenue, Liverpool, L32 3XESemi-DetachedFreehold£144,000
26 Jan 202653, Ravenhead Avenue, Liverpool, L32 3XZSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
10 Nov 202530, Leyburn Close, Liverpool, L32 3XWTerracedFreehold£148,000
06 Jun 202510, Leyburn Close, Liverpool, L32 3XWTerracedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the L32 3XR postcode area, located within Knowsley Village & Southdene, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miNot applicableActivateSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryKirkby High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

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 3XR, 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)Knowsley Village & SouthdeneE02001331
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 005BE01006418
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L32 3XR

Is L32 3XR (Knowsley Village & Southdene) safe?

The area around L32 3XR records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and drugs.

What is the average house price near L32 3XR?

The median sale price around L32 3XR in Knowsley Village & Southdene is £145,000 (about £171 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L32 3XR?

There are 8 schools close to L32 3XR, including Bluebell Park School (Good), Activate and Kirkby High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around L32 3XR?

L32 3XR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 662 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L32 3XR (Knowsley Village & Southdene) in Parliament and on the local council?

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