Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

MELVERLEY ROAD, L32 0RG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELVERLEY ROAD, L32 0RG.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L32 0RG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, L32 0RG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 7.3% year-on-year.

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

L32 0RG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Melverley Road, 0.4km from Westvale in Kirkby. Administratively it sits within Cherryfield ward and the Knowsley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L32 0RG is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.3% year-on-year. 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 0RG are sourced from Output Area E00032968 (shared with 9 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 0RG. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 110,000

5 sales · Mean £ 95,600

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

L32 0RG has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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 offences118
Criminal damage and arson32
Drugs17
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour10

school Local Schools

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Westvale Primary School

Good216 pupils0.1 km
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Outstanding437 pupils0.5 km
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Melling Primary School

Good214 pupils0.7 km
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Millbrook Community Primary School

Good299 pupils0.8 km
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Kirkby CofE Primary School

Good301 pupils1.2 km
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Kirkby High School

Good942 pupils1.5 km
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All Saints Catholic High School

Good1066 pupils1.6 km
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St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School

Good246 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • The Village Newsagents0.6 km
  • Westvale Grog Shop0.3 km
  • Westvale Service Station0.3 km
  • Kay's Convenience0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Food For Thought0.6 km
  • Orient Express0.8 km
  • Sopranos Pizza Shop0.6 km
  • Kens Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Woks Cooking0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Carters Arms0.6 km
  • Railway Hotel0.6 km
  • Johnny Todd0.9 km
  • The Fantail0.6 km
  • The Mariners Inn0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bailey Court0.7 km
  • Bernie's Sandwich Bar And Deli0.6 km
  • Roast0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kirkby Park B&B0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkby0.5 km
  • Fazakerley2.5 km
  • Old Roan2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Richard Hesketh Drive0.2 km
  • Alvanley Road0.2 km
  • Lingtree Road0.2 km
  • Houlston Road0.3 km
  • Ledsham Road0.3 km