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L32 6SD

Moorgate Lane

Northwood

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Detailed insights for L32 6SD

Overview

Postcode L32 6SD is located in a major urban area, within the Northwood area of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Knowsley Village & Southdene area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knowsley Village & Southdene is £36,133 per year. The median sale price in Northwood is £150,000 (around £169 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £127,000 and £197,500. The nearest station is Headbolt Lane, about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wignall Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Knowsley Village & Southdene has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,360 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Knowsley Village & Southdene has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.3%

Approximately 32.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Knowsley Village & Southdene is £36,133 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from L32 6SD.

Flood risk

No risk

Knowsley Village & Southdene near L32 6SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Headbolt Lane located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L32 6SD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWignall ParkMediumWalking directions to Wignall Park

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
6,997.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.77(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.85(+32%)
Drugs
11.19(+187%)
Public order
9.87(-3%)
Burglary
2.63(-53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
93.08%
Other White
11
3.81%
Other Black
4
1.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.69%
Irish
2
0.69%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
37.39%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
12.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
26.77%
Owns outright
30
23.62%
Social rents from council
27
21.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.17%
Other social rented
14
11.02%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Northwood

Median price: £150,000
Price per sq ft: £169
Sales (last 12 months): 63
Typical range (middle 50%): £127K – £198K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £169 per square foot) in Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £392,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£285,000£253
Semi-Detached27£160,000£186
Terraced24£126,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161,500£52,475£85,000£66,625
2017£127,500£42,995£81,500£66,000
2018£191,998£49,000£95,000£71,000
2019£206,995£59,750£99,950£75,000
2020£211,995£42,975£121,000£76,200
2021£222,473£39,500£133,500£92,500
2022£242,498£40,375£155,000£110,000
2023£274,000£46,000£136,000£105,000
2024£256,250£39,000£130,000£113,500
2025£285,000£49,750£152,000£129,500
2026£287,500—£165,000£124,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£81£78£79
2017£124£77£84£77
2018£169£80£104£85
2019£174£79£109£88
2020£183£102£128£95
2021£195£99£143£103
2022£209£54£158£125
2023£210£119£148£129
2024£224£48£132£134
2025£241£95£167£146
2026£261—£160£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 6SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 6SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 20257, Garth Walk, Liverpool, L32 6RUTerracedFreehold£137,000
10 Jul 20267, Shaldon Grove, Liverpool, L32 6SWTerracedFreehold£130,000
13 Aug 20251, Garth Road, Liverpool, L32 6RPTerracedFreehold£128,000
10 Sept 20254, Birkin Road, Liverpool, L32 6RNTerracedFreehold£128,000
18 Dec 20254, Albourne Road, Liverpool, L32 6RHTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the L32 6SD postcode area, located within Knowsley Village & Southdene, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L32 6SD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPark Brow Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Laurence's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miNot applicableBluebell Park SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L32 6SD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L32 6SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily - AcademyLees Road, Knowsley, L33 7ANWalking directions to Morrisons Daily - Academy

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 6SD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alexander Hitchmough

Northwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Anneliese Midgley

Knowsley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictKnowsleyE08000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyKnowsleyE14001317
WardNorthwoodE05010938
ParishKnowsley, unparished areaE43000243
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley Village & SouthdeneE02001331
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 005CE01006434
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L32 6SD

Is L32 6SD (Knowsley Village & Southdene) safe?

The area around L32 6SD records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and drugs.

What is the average house price near L32 6SD?

The median sale price around L32 6SD in Northwood is £150,000 (about £169 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L32 6SD?

There are 7 schools close to L32 6SD, including Park Brow Community Primary School (Good), St Laurence's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Bluebell Park School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around L32 6SD?

L32 6SD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,360 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L32 6SD (Knowsley Village & Southdene) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L32 6SD is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alexander Hitchmough (Reform UK).