Postcode insights

L32 9SR

Longfellow Close

Cherryfield

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Detailed insights for L32 9SR

Overview

Postcode L32 9SR is located in a major urban area, within the Cherryfield ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkby South East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below 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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Kirkby South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,757 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kirkby South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Kirkby South East is £33,946 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from L32 9SR.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkby South East near L32 9SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirkby (Merseyside) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L32 9SR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
426.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.8(+23%)
Drugs
8.56(+119%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.05(-22%)
Public order
7.05(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.52(-80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
91.52%
Indian
12
3.64%
Other White
6
1.82%
Other
4
1.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.91%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
28.92%
Level 3 (A level)
58
23.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.26%
No qualifications
35
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.24%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
56.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
22.69%
Owns outright
19
15.97%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.36%
Other social rented
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Cherryfield

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£171
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£127K – £193K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £171 per square foot) in Cherryfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cherryfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£290,000£231
Semi-Detached29£150,000£180
Terraced39£130,000£164
Flats4£74,500£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cherryfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cherryfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,500£51,750£104,500£75,000
2017£157,250£51,000£112,500£75,000
2018£180,995£93,500£105,000£77,000
2019£173,995£49,750£117,500£78,000
2020£192,495£46,500£125,000£87,500
2021£222,500£50,000£130,000£95,000
2022£232,000£87,500£142,500£102,000
2023£251,000£153,750£145,000£110,750
2024£263,750£66,250£160,000£120,500
2025£290,000£72,750£154,500£129,000
2026£325,000£86,500£155,500£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cherryfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cherryfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148£92£129£86
2017£147£114£116£92
2018£169£106£125£95
2019£173£108£134£102
2020£176£112£121£103
2021£166£77£156£111
2022£202£127£171£130
2023£204£172£173£140
2024£214£122£180£143
2025£223£122£187£162
2026£280£152£158£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cherryfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 9SR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L32 9SR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202516, Longfellow Close, Liverpool, L32 9SRTerracedFreehold£195,000
06 Oct 202526, Longfellow Close, Liverpool, L32 9SRDetachedFreehold£290,000
03 Oct 202515, Longfellow Close, Liverpool, L32 9SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
28 Nov 202531, Elliott Drive, Liverpool, L32 9SSDetachedFreehold£375,000
01 May 20254, Elliott Drive, Liverpool, L32 9SSDetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the L32 9SR postcode area, located within Kirkby South East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L32 9SR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryKirkby High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableActivateSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,844
Band C£2,108
Band D£2,371
Band E£2,898
Band F£3,425
Band G£3,952
Band H£4,743

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 9SR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Hitchmough

Cherryfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Anneliese Midgley

Knowsley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictKnowsleyE08000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyKnowsleyE14001317
WardCherryfieldE05010935
ParishKnowsley, unparished areaE43000243
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kirkby South EastE02001329
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 003AE01006415
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2003-11-01

Frequently asked questions about L32 9SR

Is L32 9SR (Kirkby South East) safe?

The area around L32 9SR records about 81 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L32 9SR?

The median sale price around L32 9SR in Kirkby South East is £145,000 (about £171 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L32 9SR?

There are 11 schools close to L32 9SR, including Kirkby High School (Good), Activate and St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L32 9SR?

The closest station to L32 9SR is Kirkby (Merseyside), about 1,411 m away.

How deprived is the area around L32 9SR?

L32 9SR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,757 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L32 9SR (Kirkby South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L32 9SR is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Hitchmough (Independent).

Data Sources

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.