Postcode L33 5XE is located in a major urban area, within the Northwood ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Knowsley Village & Southdene area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knowsley Village & Southdene is £36,133 per year. The nearest station is Headbolt Lane, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Eddie McArdle Playing Fields.
Knowsley Village & Southdene has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Knowsley Village & Southdene has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.2% 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.
The average income per household in Knowsley Village & Southdene is £36,133 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L33 5XE.
Knowsley Village & Southdene near L33 5XE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Headbolt Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Headbolt Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Eddie McArdle Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Eddie McArdle Playing Fields |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £153,500 (about £173 per square foot) in Northwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £305,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £285,000 | £253 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £160,000 | £186 |
| Terraced | 24 | £126,000 | £144 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £128,500 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | — | £160,000 | £117,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £149 |
| 2026 | £262 | — | £192 | £155 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L33 5XE.
In the L33 5XE postcode area, located within Knowsley Village & Southdene, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L33 5XE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Arbour Lane, Knowsley, L33 7AN | 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 L33 5XE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alexander Hitchmough
Northwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Anneliese Midgley
Knowsley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L33 5XE records about 162 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, criminal damage and arson and drugs.
The median sale price around L33 5XE in Knowsley Village & Southdene is £153,500 (about £173 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to L33 5XE, including St Marie's Catholic Primary School (Good), Park Brow Community Primary School (Good) and St Laurence's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L33 5XE is Headbolt Lane, about 1,317 m away.
L33 5XE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 465 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 L33 5XE is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alexander Hitchmough (Reform UK).
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.