Postcode insights

L33 6YJ

Bigdale Drive

Northwood

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Detailed insights for L33 6YJ

Overview

Postcode L33 6YJ is located in a major urban area, within the Northwood ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkby North East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkby North East is £37,960 per year. The nearest station is Headbolt Lane, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Eddie McArdle Playing Fields.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Kirkby North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 89 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Kirkby North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.3%

Approximately 36.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Kirkby North East is £37,960 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L33 6YJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkby North East near L33 6YJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L33 6YJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Headbolt Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Headbolt Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L33 6YJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEddie McArdle Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Eddie McArdle Playing Fields
0.4 miMullberry ParkSmallWalking directions to Mullberry Park
0.3 miMullberry Park WalkSmallWalking directions to Mullberry Park Walk

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
6,408.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.22(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.56(+29%)
Drugs
6.47(+66%)
Public order
6.01(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.16(-77%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
329
87.04%
Other White
28
7.41%
Chinese
3
0.79%
Caribbean
3
0.79%
Arab
3
0.79%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
99
34.38%
Level 3 (A level)
51
17.71%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.81%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
29.45%
Social rents from council
34
23.29%
Owns with a mortgage
26
17.81%
Owns outright
21
14.38%
Other social rented
19
13.01%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Northwood

Median price£153,500
Price per sq ft£173
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£127K – £191K

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.

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
Detached9£285,000£253
Semi-Detached27£160,000£186
Terraced24£126,000£144

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£128,500
2026£285,000£160,000£117,750
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£149
2026£262£192£155
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L33 6YJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L33 6YJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 2026113, Brook Hey Drive, Liverpool, L33 6UWSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000
15 Sept 20259, Glasven Road, Liverpool, L33 6UASemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
22 Aug 202517, Glasven Road, Liverpool, L33 6UASemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
28 Mar 20253, Bedale Walk, Liverpool, L33 6UJTerracedFreehold£114,000
18 Mar 202633, Quernmore Road, Liverpool, L33 6UYTerracedFreehold£75,000

Schools

In the L33 6YJ postcode area, located within Kirkby North East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L33 6YJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Marie's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryEastcroft Park SchoolCommunity 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 L33 6YJ, 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)Kirkby North EastE02001327
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 001AE01006448
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about L33 6YJ

Is L33 6YJ (Kirkby North East) safe?

The area around L33 6YJ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L33 6YJ?

The median sale price around L33 6YJ in Kirkby North East is £153,500 (about £173 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L33 6YJ?

There are 10 schools close to L33 6YJ, including St Marie's Catholic Primary School (Good), Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) (Good) and Eastcroft Park School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L33 6YJ?

The closest station to L33 6YJ is Headbolt Lane, about 592 m away.

How deprived is the area around L33 6YJ?

L33 6YJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 89 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L33 6YJ (Kirkby North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L33 6YJ is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alexander Hitchmough (Reform UK).

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.