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.
L32 0QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for L32 0QY.
512
36
£ 32,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Westvale Primary School
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Millbrook Community Primary School
Kirkby CofE Primary School
Kirkby High School
Melling Primary School
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
All Saints Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Kirkby Park B&B0.8 km
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, Cafe
4 nearby- Bernie's Sandwich Bar And Deli0.8 km
- Roast0.8 km
- Bailey Court0.3 km
- Centre 63 Community Cafe0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: L320QY · Data under Open Government Licence