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L32 8 area guide

Who lives in L32 8, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Knowsley
Region: North West
Population: 4,522 (2024)

L32 8Postcode sector · Liverpool

At a glance

What L32 8 is like

The L32 8 postcode sector in Knowsley covers 67 live postcodes and is home to about 4,522 people across 3 census neighbourhoods. 39.9% of households own their home, 17.5% rent privately and 42.2% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 60–64, and 47.9% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in L32 8 sold for a median of £135,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How L32 8 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

1.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

9/ 10

Higher than most — 62.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£135,000

Median over 5 sales in L32 8, +1.1% on the year before.

TransportMore

7.0/ 10

Very good — 2 stations within a mile, 54 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 2 rated schools in L32 8 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£34,664

Average a year, before tax — higher than 1% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
62.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
02
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
A lot of social housingLook closer
42.2% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
04
Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 54 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

Questions

L32 8 FAQs

Is L32 8 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 62.3 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).

How much does a house cost in L32 8?

The median sale price over the last year was £135,000.

Homes in L32 8 sold for a median of £135,000 across 5 sales in the year to August 2026, +1.1% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is L32 8 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 62.3 offences per 1,000 people a year around L32 8, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.

Who lives in L32 8?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 60–64, at 7.8% of residents. 39.9% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (44.8%).

Which council covers L32 8?

L32 8 is in Knowsley.

L32 8 is in Knowsley, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is L32 8?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 54 bus stops within 800m and 2 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Headbolt Lane, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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