L32 3XZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ravenhead Avenue, 0.4km from Southdene in Kirkby. Administratively it sits within Cherryfield ward and the Knowsley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L32 3XZ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £117k, 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 3XZ are sourced from Output Area E00032533 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAVENHEAD AVENUE, L32 3XZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVENHEAD AVENUE, L32 3XZ.
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39
£ 33,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L32 3XZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in L32 3XZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L32 3XZ. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 117,500
2 sales · Mean £ 117,500
Terraced
£ 70,000
2 sales · Mean £ 70,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L32 3XZ has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bluebell Park School
Kirkby High School
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Park Brow Community Primary School
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Food Warehouse1.0 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Park Brow Newsagents0.8 km
- Broad Lane Food Market0.3 km
- Everydayz0.6 km
- Southdene Newsagents0.3 km
- The Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Fryer Tucks Cafe0.8 km
- Mino's Cafe0.2 km
- Sayers0.8 km
- Southdene Community Centre0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Gerry Wongs0.8 km
- Park Brow Fish Bar0.8 km
- Broad Lane Chippy0.2 km
- Kirkby Kebab House0.3 km
- The Street Kitchen0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Suites Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kingfisher Hotel0.2 km
- Kirkby Sports Bar And Function Suites0.3 km
- RAFA Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkby2.3 km
- Fazakerley3.5 km
- Aintree4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Heskin Road0.0 km
- Heskin Road0.0 km
- Heskin Walk0.1 km
- Cherry Gardens0.2 km
- Cherry Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L323XZ · Data under Open Government Licence