Postcode insights

L32 4SE

Oxton Close

Cherryfield

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Detailed insights for L32 4SE

Overview

Postcode L32 4SE 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 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 nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Field Lane (Millennium Green).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Kirkby South West & Field Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 704 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kirkby South West & Field Lane has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.8%

Approximately 30.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Kirkby South West & Field Lane is £34,719 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from L32 4SE.

Flood risk

Low

Kirkby South West & Field Lane near L32 4SE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L32 4SE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L32 4SE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miField Lane (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to Field Lane (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
1,902.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.9(+50%)
Public order
12.99(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.99(+44%)
Drugs
6.78(+74%)
Other theft
5.08(-23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
339
86.7%
Other White
26
6.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
2.3%
Roma
7
1.79%
Other
7
1.79%
Total population: 391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
126
41.18%
Level 3 (A level)
43
14.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
12.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
12.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
25.16%
Owns outright
34
21.38%
Owns with a mortgage
33
20.75%
Social rents from council
27
16.98%
Other social rented
22
13.84%
Total households: 159

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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 4SE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 4SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 20255, Brookbank Court, Liverpool, L10 4UHSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,000
24 Apr 202616, Horseshoe Drive, Liverpool, L10 4UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
28 Nov 202541, Horseshoe Drive, Liverpool, L10 4UFDetachedFreehold£280,000
14 Oct 202510, Horseshoe Drive, Liverpool, L10 4UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£181,000
17 Apr 202536, Greenbank Drive, Liverpool, L10 4UETerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the L32 4SE postcode area, located within Kirkby South West & Field Lane, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L32 4SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miSecondaryKirkby High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miSecondaryDixons Fazakerley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryWestvale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L32 4SE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L32 4SE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miAldiCopplehouse Lane, Liverpool, L10 0AEWalking directions to Aldi

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 4SE, 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 West & Field LaneE02001330
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 004EE01006509
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L32 4SE

Is L32 4SE (Kirkby South West & Field Lane) safe?

The area around L32 4SE 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, drugs and public order.

What is the average house price near L32 4SE?

The median sale price around L32 4SE in Kirkby South West & Field Lane is £145,000 (about £171 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L32 4SE?

There are 11 schools close to L32 4SE, including Kirkby High School (Good), Dixons Fazakerley Academy and Westvale Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L32 4SE?

The closest station to L32 4SE is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 1,502 m away.

How deprived is the area around L32 4SE?

L32 4SE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 704 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L32 4SE (Kirkby South West & Field Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L32 4SE 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.