Postcode L32 8XY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Millennium Green.
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.
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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from L32 8XY.
Kirkby South East near L32 8XY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Kirkby (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside) |
| 0.8 mi | Headbolt Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Headbolt Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Millennium Green |
| 0.4 mi | Webster Park | Medium | Walking directions to Webster Park |
| 0.2 mi | Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Millennium Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £300,000 | £234 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £165,750 | £206 |
| Terraced | 24 | £130,000 | £160 |
| Flats | 2 | £68,000 | £120 |
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 | £170,000 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £76,000 | £190,000 | £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 | £208 | £164 |
| 2026 | £266 | £138 | £208 | £158 |
There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 8XY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 20, Austin Close, Liverpool, L32 5UP | Detached | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 8, Milbrook Crescent, Liverpool, L32 1TJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 50, William Roberts Avenue, Liverpool, L32 0UW | Other | Freehold | £2,000,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 7, Wood Close, Liverpool, L32 5SU | Flats | Leasehold | £76,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 79, James Holt Avenue, Liverpool, L32 5TB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £161,500 |
In the L32 8XY postcode area, located within Kirkby South East, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L32 8XY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | Cherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8RX | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Cherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 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 | Morrisons Daily | Hall Lane, Knowsley, L32 8RJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L32 8XY, 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 8XY 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 8XY in Whitefield is £147,000 (about £180 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to L32 8XY, including Kirkby CofE Primary School (Good), Millbrook Community Primary School (Good) and All Saints Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L32 8XY is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 930 m away.
L32 8XY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L32 8XY is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Johns (Independent).