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L32 5YX

Whitefield

Knowsley

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Detailed insights for L32 5YX

Overview

Postcode L32 5YX 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 426.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkby South East is £33,946 per year. The median sale price in Whitefield is £147,000 (around £180 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £199,000. The nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Webster Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
427
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
50%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Kirkby South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 843 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kirkby South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 426.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50%

Approximately 50.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Kirkby South East is £33,946 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from L32 5YX.

Flood risk

N/A

Kirkby South East near L32 5YX 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L32 5YX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)
0.8 mi

Headbolt Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Headbolt Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L32 5YX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWebster ParkMediumWalking directions to Webster Park
0.4 miMillennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Millennium Green
0.4 miMillennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
158
Population density
467.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
156.23(+319%)
Anti-social behaviour
144.71(+706%)
Shoplifting
91.43(+1482%)
Criminal damage and arson
74.15(+725%)
Public order
73.43(+625%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
148
93.67%
Other White
3
1.9%
African
2
1.27%
Other Asian
1
0.63%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.63%
Total population: 158

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
39.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
18.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
20
15.75%
Level 3 (A level)
17
13.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
12.6%
Total 16+ residents: 127

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
27
36.49%
Owns outright
14
18.92%
Owns with a mortgage
13
17.57%
Social rents from council
10
13.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
13.51%
Total households: 74

Property prices in Whitefield

Median price: £147,000
Price per sq ft: £180
Sales (last 12 months): 61
Typical range (middle 50%): £130K – £199K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 (about £180 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
Detached5£300,000£234
Semi-Detached30£165,750£206
Terraced24£130,000£160
Flats2£68,000£120

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£315,000£76,000£190,000£130,000
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£208£164
2026£266£138£208£158
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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 5YX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 5YX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Aug 2025128, Westhead Avenue, Liverpool, L33 0XWTerracedFreehold£127,000
23 Jul 202562, Scoter Road, Liverpool, L33 0XZTerracedFreehold£135,000
27 Oct 202511, Mottram Close, Liverpool, L33 0XBTerracedFreehold£90,000
26 Aug 20251, Dakin Walk, Liverpool, L33 0XUTerracedFreehold£122,500
06 Jun 202546, Burnard Crescent, Liverpool, L33 0XRTerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the L32 5YX postcode area, located within Kirkby South East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L32 5YX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKirkby CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryAll Saints Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Laurence's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L32 5YX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L32 5YX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFarmfoodsCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8RXWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miMorrisonsTelegraph Way, Knowsley, L32 8USWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miIcelandCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UGWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miHeron FoodsCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8RXWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 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 5YX, 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 South EastE02001329
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 003DE01006437
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2021-10-01

Frequently asked questions about L32 5YX

Is L32 5YX (Kirkby South East) safe?

The area around L32 5YX records about 427 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L32 5YX?

The median sale price around L32 5YX in Whitefield is £147,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L32 5YX?

There are 15 schools close to L32 5YX, including Kirkby CofE Primary School (Good), All Saints Catholic High School (Good) and St Laurence's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L32 5YX?

The closest station to L32 5YX is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 1,245 m away.

How deprived is the area around L32 5YX?

L32 5YX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 843 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L32 5YX (Kirkby South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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