L32 0SS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Franton Walk, 0.4km from Westvale in Kirkby. Administratively it sits within Whitefield ward and the Knowsley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L32 0SS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 0SS are sourced from Output Area E00032967 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRANTON WALK, L32 0SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANTON WALK, L32 0SS.
315
36
£ 32,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L32 0SS 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.
Area Character
L32 0SS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L32 0SS. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 80,000
3 sales · Mean £ 93,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L32 0SS is moderate at 50 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.
school Local Schools
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Westvale Primary School
Millbrook Community Primary School
Melling Primary School
Kirkby CofE Primary School
All Saints Catholic High School
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Kirkby High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Poundbakery0.9 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- The Village Newsagents0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Brambles1.0 km
- Carters Arms0.5 km
- Railway Hotel0.5 km
- Johnny Todd0.7 km
- The Fantail0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Food For Thought0.5 km
- Orient Express0.6 km
- Flames1.0 km
- Mollies Munch0.9 km
- Sopranos Pizza Shop0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bailey Court0.5 km
- Centre 63 Community Cafe0.7 km
- Bernie's Sandwich Bar And Deli0.5 km
- Roast0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Heron Frozen Foods1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Kirkby Park B&B0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkby0.4 km
- Fazakerley2.8 km
- Maghull3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ledsham Road0.1 km
- Ledsham Road0.1 km
- Delaware Crescent0.2 km
- Delaware Crescent0.2 km
- Alvanley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L320SS · Data under Open Government Licence