Postcode L32 5TW is located in a major urban area, within the Whitefield 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 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Kirkby South West & Field Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 238 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkby South West & Field Lane has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from L32 5TW.
Kirkby South West & Field Lane near L32 5TW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Kirkby (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £286,500 | £209 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £165,750 | £208 |
| Terraced | 24 | £130,000 | £160 |
| Flats | 3 | £60,000 | £116 |
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 | £169,750 | £136,500 |
| 2026 | — | £76,000 | £180,500 | £130,000 |
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 | £165 |
| 2026 | — | £138 | £217 | £153 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 5TW.
In the L32 5TW postcode area, located within Kirkby South West & Field Lane, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L32 5TW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Joe's News and Supermarket | Oatlands Road, Knowsley, L32 0TU | Walking directions to Joe's News and Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Joe's News and Supermarket | Oatlands Road, Knowsley, L32 0TU | Walking directions to Joe's News and Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Cherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UG | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Cherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Cherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8RX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L32 5TW, 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 5TW records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around L32 5TW in Kirkby South West & Field Lane is £150,000 (about £177 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to L32 5TW, including Kirkby High School (Good), St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School (Good) and Activate. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L32 5TW is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 1,010 m away.
L32 5TW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 238 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 5TW is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Johns (Independent).
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.