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L32 8SX

Mainside Road

Northwood

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Detailed insights for L32 8SX

Overview

Postcode L32 8SX 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 £145,000 (around £168 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £128,000 and £190,000. The nearest station is Headbolt Lane, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Webster Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

22.7%

Approximately 22.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from L32 8SX.

Flood risk

No risk

Knowsley Village & Southdene near L32 8SX 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L32 8SX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Headbolt Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Headbolt Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L32 8SX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWebster ParkMediumWalking directions to Webster Park

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
5,614 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
378
98.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.78%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.26%
Irish
1
0.26%
Total population: 383

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
91
29.93%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
17.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
16.78%
Level 3 (A level)
51
16.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
14.47%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
38.04%
Owns outright
32
19.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
17.18%
Social rents from council
19
11.66%
Other social rented
18
11.04%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Northwood

Median price: £145,000
Price per sq ft: £168
Sales (last 12 months): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £128K – £190K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £168 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
Detached11£285,000£247
Semi-Detached28£158,500£181
Terraced26£127,500£139

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—£162,500£135,000
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—£158£145
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 8SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 8SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 202625, Hadleigh Road, Liverpool, L32 8TBTerracedFreehold£93,500
18 Dec 20256, Hadleigh Road, Liverpool, L32 8TBTerracedFreehold£108,000
27 Feb 20268, Wellfield Avenue, Liverpool, L32 9QZTerracedFreehold£150,000
08 Jul 202641, Hadleigh Road, Liverpool, L32 8TDTerracedFreehold£140,000
19 Jun 202616, Edgefold Road, Liverpool, L32 8THTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the L32 8SX postcode area, located within Knowsley Village & Southdene, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for L32 8SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Laurence's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 miPrimaryPark Brow Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L32 8SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L32 8SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisonsTelegraph Way, Knowsley, L32 8USWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miMorrisons DailyHall Lane, Knowsley, L32 8RJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miFarmfoodsCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8RXWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.5 miIcelandCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UGWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 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 8SX, 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 8SX

Is L32 8SX (Knowsley Village & Southdene) safe?

The area around L32 8SX 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 8SX?

The median sale price around L32 8SX in Northwood is £145,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L32 8SX?

There are 12 schools close to L32 8SX, including St Laurence's Catholic Primary School (Good), Park Brow Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to L32 8SX?

The closest station to L32 8SX is Headbolt Lane, about 1,577 m away.

How deprived is the area around L32 8SX?

L32 8SX 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 8SX (Knowsley Village & Southdene) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L32 8SX is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alexander Hitchmough (Reform UK).