Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

PENNINE WAY, L32 2BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNINE WAY, L32 2BL.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L32 2BL 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.

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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates L32 2BL — age 49, 97% ownership, 0% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £161,916 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L32 2BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pennine Way, 0.6km from Kirkby Park in Kirkby. Administratively it sits within Shevington ward and the Knowsley constituency.

For families considering a move, L32 2BL represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, 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 2BL are sourced from Output Area E00032712 (shared with 5 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 2BL. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 183,000

3 sales · Mean £ 176,500

Semi-Detached

£ 147,497

10 sales · Mean £ 142,888

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

L32 2BL has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson10
Drugs8
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Millbrook Community Primary School

Good299 pupils0.7 km
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Melling Primary School

Good214 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Outstanding437 pupils0.8 km
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Ravenscroft Community Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Westvale Primary School

Good216 pupils1.0 km
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Kirkby CofE Primary School

Good301 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints Catholic High School

Good1066 pupils1.2 km
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Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)

Good488 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Go Local0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • The Village Newsagents0.4 km
  • Stretford News0.9 km
  • Body Fuel0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Food For Thought0.4 km
  • Zhejiang Garden Takeaway0.5 km
  • Sopranos Pizza Shop0.4 km
  • Kens Fish And Chips0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Carters Arms0.4 km
  • Railway Hotel0.4 km
  • The Windmill0.7 km
  • The Mariners Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Centre 63 Community Cafe1.0 km
  • McDonald's0.8 km
  • Bernie's Sandwich Bar And Deli0.4 km
  • Roast0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kirkby Park B&B0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkby0.5 km
  • Maghull2.7 km
  • Old Roan3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Pennine Way0.2 km
  • Pennine Way0.2 km
  • Pennine Way0.2 km
  • Deerbolt Crescent0.2 km
  • Glovers Brow0.3 km