Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

POPLAR DRIVE, L32 0RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR DRIVE, L32 0RU.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L32 0RU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

L32 0RU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 19.1% year-on-year.

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

L32 0RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poplar Drive, 0.6km from Kirkby Park in Kirkby. Administratively it sits within Whitefield ward and the Knowsley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, down 19.1% 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 0RU are sourced from Output Area E00032722 (shared with 11 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 0RU. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 171,250

10 sales · Mean £ 163,200

Terraced

£ 152,500

2 sales · Mean £ 152,500

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

Crime around L32 0RU is moderate at 56 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 offences90
Criminal damage and arson35
Drugs18
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour13

school Local Schools

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Millbrook Community Primary School

Good299 pupils0.1 km
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Outstanding437 pupils0.2 km
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Kirkby CofE Primary School

Good301 pupils0.6 km
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Westvale Primary School

Good216 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Catholic High School

Good1066 pupils0.9 km
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Melling Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Good488 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School

Good246 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Westvale Grog Shop0.6 km
  • Westvale Service Station0.7 km
  • Banana Bunch0.8 km
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • John Morris - Sweet Stall0.9 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Carters Arms0.4 km
  • Railway Hotel0.4 km
  • Johnny Todd0.9 km
  • The Market Tavern0.8 km
  • Brambles0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bailey Court0.6 km
  • Centre 63 Community Cafe0.4 km
  • McDonald's0.8 km
  • Bernie's Sandwich Bar And Deli0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Flames0.8 km
  • Doogles Donuts0.8 km
  • Greenhalgh's0.8 km
  • Martin's Deli0.9 km
  • Mollies Munch0.7 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kirkby Park B&B0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkby0.3 km
  • Fazakerley3.2 km
  • Maghull3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Poplar Lane0.1 km
  • Poplar Lane0.1 km
  • Kirkby Station0.2 km
  • Kirkby Station0.3 km
  • Delaware Crescent0.3 km