Living in L32, Knowsley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around L32 in Knowsley. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Knowsley: £189,116, up 3.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around L32
76 recorded home sales on the streets around central L32 in the last 2 years, with a median of £140,000 and a range from £40,000 to £375,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 BRACKNELL AVENUE, L32 9PL | terraced | £130,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 26 JAMES HOLT AVENUE, L32 5TE | flat-maisonette | £135,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 28 CAWTHORNE CLOSE, L32 3XQ | terraced | £133,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| 1 OVERTON CLOSE, L32 5TU | flat-maisonette | £40,000 | 2026-03-12 |
| 4 ADDISON CLOSE, L32 9SJ | detached | £325,000 | 2026-02-20 |
| 7 WOOD CLOSE, L32 5SU | flat-maisonette | £76,000 | 2026-02-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
39 schools within 3 miles , of which 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Kirkby High School | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| All Saints Catholic High School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Croxteth Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
28 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 12.6% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.8% |
| Professional occupations | 11.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.5% |
| Skilled trades | 11.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
266 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central L32 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Knowsley's figures.
Common questions about L32
What is the average house price in L32?
The average sold price in Knowsley is £189,116 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in L32?
Prices in Knowsley are up 3.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in L32?
The median of 76 recorded sales around central L32 in the last 2 years is £140,000, ranging from £40,000 to £375,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in L32?
39 schools sit within 3 miles of central L32, and 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in L32?
266 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central L32 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is L32 at risk of flooding?
Central L32 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is L32 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 71% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £140,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 266 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is L32 safe?
266 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central L32 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? L32 or L33, L32 or L10, L32 or L11.
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