Postcode insights

L33 8WX

Sycamore Drive

Northwood

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Detailed insights for L33 8WX

Overview

Postcode L33 8WX is located in a major urban area, within the Northwood ward 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 105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Headbolt Lane, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Millennium Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Kirkby South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kirkby South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from L33 8WX.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkby South East near L33 8WX 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L33 8WX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Headbolt Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Headbolt Lane
0.9 mi

Kirkby (Merseyside)

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkby (Merseyside)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L33 8WX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMillennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Millennium Green
0.3 miMullberry ParkSmallWalking directions to Mullberry Park
0.3 miMullberry Park WalkSmallWalking directions to Mullberry Park Walk

Area Profile

Population
215
Population density
12,721.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.03(+26%)
Drugs
15.92(+308%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.02(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.58(-35%)
Public order
10.85(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
78.97%
Other White
31
14.49%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.4%
Indian
2
0.93%
Pakistani
2
0.93%
Total population: 214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
27.07%
No qualifications
41
22.65%
Level 3 (A level)
32
17.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
13.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
13.26%
Total 16+ residents: 181

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
90
71.43%
Owns outright
13
10.32%
Other social rented
10
7.94%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.14%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L33 8WX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L33 8WX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 2025213, Roughwood Drive, Liverpool, L33 8XEFlatsLeasehold£43,500
14 Apr 202611, Hawthorne Drive, Liverpool, L33 8WWTerracedLeasehold£64,000
23 Sept 202510, Everdon Wood, Liverpool, L33 8YPSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
31 Oct 2025Apartment 57, Willow Rise, Roughwood Drive, Liverpool, L33 8WZFlatsLeasehold£39,000
27 Mar 202635, Badby Wood, Liverpool, L33 8YQSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the L33 8WX postcode area, located within Kirkby South East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L33 8WX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNorthwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)Community school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryAll Saints Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Marie's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L33 8WX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L33 8WX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyHall Lane, Knowsley, L32 8RJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miMorrisonsTelegraph Way, Knowsley, L32 8USWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miIcelandCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UGWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miHeron FoodsCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8UGWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miFarmfoodsCherryfield Drive, Knowsley, L32 8RXWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 8WX, 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 South EastE02001329
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 003EE01006447
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2006-11-01

Frequently asked questions about L33 8WX

Is L33 8WX (Kirkby South East) safe?

The area around L33 8WX records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 L33 8WX?

The median sale price around L33 8WX in Kirkby South 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 8WX?

There are 13 schools close to L33 8WX, including Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) (Good), All Saints Catholic High School (Good) and St Marie's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L33 8WX?

The closest station to L33 8WX is Headbolt Lane, about 652 m away.

How deprived is the area around L33 8WX?

L33 8WX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 481 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L33 8WX (Kirkby South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L33 8WX 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.