Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

L32 0QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L32 0QY.

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Population

512

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: L32 0QY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

L32 0QY has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L32 0QY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Westvale in Kirkby. Administratively it sits within Whitefield ward and the Knowsley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L32 0QY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for L32 0QY are sourced from Output Area E00032970 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L32 0QY. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around L32 0QY is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences174
Criminal damage and arson43
Drugs33
Public order26
Anti-social behaviour16

school Local Schools

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Westvale Primary School

Good216 pupils0.3 km
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Outstanding437 pupils0.5 km
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Millbrook Community Primary School

Good299 pupils0.7 km
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Kirkby CofE Primary School

Good301 pupils1.0 km
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Kirkby High School

Good942 pupils1.1 km
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Melling Primary School

Good214 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School

Good246 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints Catholic High School

Good1066 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Poundbakery1.0 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • The Village Newsagents0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Food For Thought0.8 km
  • Orient Express0.4 km
  • Kens Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • Lukes Chippy1.0 km
  • Flames1.0 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kirkby Park B&B0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Johnny Todd0.5 km
  • Carters Arms0.8 km
  • Railway Hotel0.8 km
  • The Fantail0.3 km
  • The Mariners Inn0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bernie's Sandwich Bar And Deli0.8 km
  • Roast0.8 km
  • Bailey Court0.3 km
  • Centre 63 Community Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods1.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkby0.7 km
  • Fazakerley2.6 km
  • Old Roan3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Richard Hesketh Drive0.1 km
  • Richard Hesketh Drive0.1 km
  • Mercer Avenue0.1 km
  • Fernhurst Road0.1 km
  • Mercer Avenue0.1 km