Postcode L32 4AB is located in a major urban area, within the Whitefield area of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkby South West & Field Lane area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.8 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 Kirkby South West & Field Lane is £34,719 per year. The median sale price in Whitefield is £148,000 (around £178 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £129,000 and £197,000. The nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Kirkby South West & Field Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,104 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkby South West & Field Lane has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kirkby South West & Field Lane is £34,719 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 60 ft away from L32 4AB.
Kirkby South West & Field Lane near L32 4AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Kirkby (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside) |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 (about £178 per square foot) in Whitefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £315,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £235,000 | £223 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £170,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 28 | £133,000 | £153 |
| Flats | 3 | £76,000 | £138 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £170,000 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £160,000 | £98,000 | £190,000 | £135,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £164 |
| 2026 | £218 | £145 | £208 | £154 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 4AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 82, Wilson Drive, Liverpool, L32 4AB | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 18, Whitefield Drive, Liverpool, L32 5TR | Terraced | Freehold | £131,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 15, Boardman Way, Liverpool, L32 4AF | Other | Leasehold | £87,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 16, Longfellow Close, Liverpool, L32 9SR | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 26, Longfellow Close, Liverpool, L32 9SR | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the L32 4AB postcode area, located within Kirkby South West & Field Lane, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Kirkby High School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. |
Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L32 4AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Johns
Whitefield - Elected 7 May 2026
Anneliese Midgley
Knowsley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L32 4AB 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around L32 4AB in Whitefield is £148,000 (about £178 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to L32 4AB, including Kirkby High School (Good), St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L32 4AB is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 1,244 m away.
L32 4AB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,104 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L32 4AB is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Johns (Independent).