Postcode L32 8SW is located in a major urban area, within the Northwood 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 150.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kirkby South East is £33,946 per year. The nearest station is Headbolt Lane located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Webster Park.
Kirkby South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 162 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkby South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.7% 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 3 ft away from L32 8SW.
Kirkby South East near L32 8SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Headbolt Lane located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Headbolt Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Headbolt Lane |
| 0.9 mi | Kirkby (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Webster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Webster Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £146,500 in Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £305,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £56,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £159,950 |
| Terraced | 27 | £133,500 |
10 year median price trend in Northwood
In the L32 8SW postcode area, located within Kirkby South East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L32 8SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Cherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8RX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Telegraph Way, Knowsley, L32 8US | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Cherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8RX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Hall Lane, Knowsley, L32 8RJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Cherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UG | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.