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L33 5XF

Simonswood Lane

Northwood

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Detailed insights for L33 5XF

Overview

Postcode L33 5XF 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 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 median sale price in Northwood is £150,000 (around £169 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £127,000 and £195,000. The nearest station is Headbolt Lane, about 0.7 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
162
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Knowsley Village & Southdene has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,224 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Knowsley Village & Southdene has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.8%

Approximately 24.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L33 5XF.

Flood risk

No risk

Knowsley Village & Southdene near L33 5XF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L33 5XF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Headbolt Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Headbolt Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L33 5XF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEddie McArdle Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Eddie McArdle Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
163.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.72(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.36(+138%)
Drugs
20.68(+430%)
Other theft
18.61(+182%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.54(-8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
90.91%
Indian
6
2.37%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.98%
Other White
4
1.58%
Irish
3
1.19%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
32.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
17.09%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.05%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
30
29.7%
Owns with a mortgage
28
27.72%
Other social rented
19
18.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
15.84%
Social rents from council
6
5.94%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Northwood

Median price: £150,000
Price per sq ft: £169
Sales (last 12 months): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £127K – £195K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £169 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
Detached12£285,000£253
Semi-Detached28£160,000£187
Terraced25£127,000£135

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—£165,000£124,250
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—£160£140
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L33 5XF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L33 5XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 20268, Colwall Road, Liverpool, L33 5XJSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
15 Jul 202514, Quarryside Drive, Liverpool, L33 6XWTerracedFreehold£125,000
23 Sept 202544, Mintor Road, Liverpool, L33 5XQSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
10 Dec 202539, Mintor Road, Liverpool, L33 5XGSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
23 Sept 202533, Waverley Crescent, Liverpool, L33 5YSSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the L33 5XF postcode area, located within Knowsley Village & Southdene, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L33 5XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Marie's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryNorthwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)Community school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryAll Saints Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 L33 5XF, 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 005GE01006446
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L33 5XF

Is L33 5XF (Knowsley Village & Southdene) safe?

The area around L33 5XF 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.

What is the average house price near L33 5XF?

The median sale price around L33 5XF in Northwood is £150,000 (about £169 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L33 5XF?

There are 8 schools close to L33 5XF, including St Marie's Catholic Primary School (Good), Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) (Good) and All Saints Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L33 5XF?

The closest station to L33 5XF is Headbolt Lane, about 1,207 m away.

How deprived is the area around L33 5XF?

L33 5XF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,224 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L33 5XF (Knowsley Village & Southdene) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L33 5XF is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alexander Hitchmough (Reform UK).