Postcode L32 8SA 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 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 nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Webster Park.
Kirkby South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 889 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkby South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 426.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Kirkby South East is £33,946 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from L32 8SA.
Kirkby South East near L32 8SA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Kirkby (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside) |
| 1 mi | Headbolt Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Headbolt Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Webster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Webster Park |
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 8SA.
In the L32 8SA postcode area, located within Kirkby South East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L32 8SA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Cherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8RX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Cherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Telegraph Way, Knowsley, L32 8US | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Cherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UG | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Hall Lane, Knowsley, L32 8RJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 8SA, 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 8SA 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.
The median sale price around L32 8SA in Kirkby South East 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 8SA, including St Laurence's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School (Good) and Activate. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L32 8SA is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 1,474 m away.
L32 8SA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 889 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 8SA 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.