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L32 5UP

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Overview

Postcode L32 5UP is located in a major urban area, within the Whitefield area of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkby North West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkby North West is £43,133 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 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Millennium Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Kirkby North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,058 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Kirkby North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Kirkby North West is £43,133 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from L32 5UP.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkby North West near L32 5UP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L32 5UP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)
0.7 mi

Headbolt Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Headbolt Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L32 5UP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMillennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Millennium Green
0.1 miMillennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Millennium Green
0.1 miMillennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
2,272.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.86(+38%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.05(-46%)
Public order
11.23(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.42(-29%)
Drugs
4.81(+23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
339
95.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.69%
Other White
6
1.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.85%
Irish
1
0.28%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
33.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
18.59%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
44.05%
Owns with a mortgage
41
24.4%
Shared ownership
38
22.62%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.17%
Other social rented
5
2.98%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Whitefield

Median price: £148,000
Price per sq ft: £178
Sales (last 12 months): 75
Typical range (middle 50%): £129K – £197K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£235,000£223
Semi-Detached35£170,000£206
Terraced28£133,000£153
Flats3£76,000£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitefield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitefield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitefield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 5UP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 5UP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202520, Austin Close, Liverpool, L32 5UPDetachedLeasehold£155,000
17 Jul 20268, Milbrook Crescent, Liverpool, L32 1TJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
21 Aug 202623, Church Way, Liverpool, L32 1TQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£226,000
27 Nov 202525, Church Way, Liverpool, L32 1TQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£175,000
04 Jul 2025129, Rowan Drive, Liverpool, L32 0SGTerracedLeasehold£287,500

Schools

In the L32 5UP postcode area, located within Kirkby North West, there are 12 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.

Nearby schools for L32 5UP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryKirkby CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.2 miPrimaryMillbrook Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miPrimarySt Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L32 5UP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L32 5UP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHeron FoodsCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8RXWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miIcelandCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UGWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miMorrisonsTelegraph Way, Knowsley, L32 8USWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miFarmfoodsCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8RXWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miMorrisons DailyHall Lane, Knowsley, L32 8RJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district.

Band A£1,659
Band B£1,935
Band C£2,212
Band D£2,488
Band E£3,041
Band F£3,594
Band G£4,147
Band H£4,977

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 5UP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brian Johns

Whitefield - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Anneliese Midgley

Knowsley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictKnowsleyE08000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyKnowsleyE14001317
WardWhitefieldE05010949
ParishKnowsley, unparished areaE43000243
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kirkby North WestE02001328
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 002CE01006457
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about L32 5UP

Is L32 5UP (Kirkby North West) safe?

The area around L32 5UP records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near L32 5UP?

The median sale price around L32 5UP in Whitefield is £148,000 (about £178 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L32 5UP?

There are 14 schools close to L32 5UP, including Kirkby CofE Primary School (Good), Millbrook Community 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.

What is the nearest station to L32 5UP?

The closest station to L32 5UP is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 770 m away.

How deprived is the area around L32 5UP?

L32 5UP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,058 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L32 5UP (Kirkby North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L32 5UP is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Johns (Independent).

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