Wood Close, Kirkby, Liverpool
House prices, sold prices and local information for L32 5SU.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Wood Close, Kirkby, Liverpool have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £98,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £118,333. Average sale prices rose from £97,475 in 2016 to £98,000 in 2026 (+1%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 59% below the Liverpool average of £240,542 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% semi-detached, 33% detached, 17% flat. Recorded sale prices on Wood Close range from £73,000 to £175,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold. Of 1,248 streets in Liverpool with at least two sales in the last year, Wood Close ranks 1199th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Wood Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all L32 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 22 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £118,333 | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Detached | 4 | £132,738 | 14 May 2024 |
| Flat | 2 | £98,000 | 11 Sep 2026 |
Sold prices on Wood Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Wood Close L32 5SU | 11 Sep 2026 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Wood Close L32 5SU | 6 Feb 2026 | £76,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Wood Close L32 5SU | 30 Sep 2025 | £130,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 3, Wood Close L32 5SU | 26 Mar 2025 | £126,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 9, Wood Close L32 5SU | 20 Mar 2025 | £50,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30, Wood Close L32 5SU | 22 Nov 2024 | £126,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 28, Wood Close L32 5SU | 28 Oct 2024 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 29, Wood Close L32 5SU | 29 Aug 2024 | £122,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 5, Wood Close L32 5SU | 14 May 2024 | £175,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 26, Wood Close L32 5SU | 4 Dec 2023 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 17, Wood Close L32 5SU | 10 May 2023 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 20, Wood Close L32 5SU | 19 Dec 2022 | £125,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 22, Wood Close L32 5SU | 30 Nov 2021 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Wood Close L32 5SU | 19 Nov 2021 | £161,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 2, Wood Close L32 5SU | 22 Oct 2021 | £107,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 25, Wood Close L32 5SU | 23 Mar 2021 | £130,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 14, Wood Close L32 5SU | 28 Aug 2019 | £97,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 1, Wood Close L32 5SU | 21 Feb 2018 | £73,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Wood Close L32 5SU | 16 Sep 2016 | £95,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Wood Close L32 5SU | 11 Jul 2016 | £70,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 26, Wood Close L32 5SU | 18 Mar 2016 | £72,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 31, Wood Close L32 5SU | 9 Feb 2016 | £99,950 | Detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26, Wood Close | £72,500 (Mar 2016) → £130,000 (Dec 2023) | +79% over 8 yrs |
| 16, Wood Close | £70,000 (Jul 2016) → £95,000 (Sep 2016) → £161,000 (Nov 2021) | +130% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Wood Close
Crime
281 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wood Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 105 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 30 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Drugs | 16 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wood Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Alt, Formby to Huyton Flood alert area
- Wirral catchment with Heswall, Ellesmere Port, Bebington, Hoylake and Wallasey Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Wood Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Community Primary School 325 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School 419 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School 307 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Westvale Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School 237 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kirkby High School 1,042 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| All Saints Catholic High School 1,129 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School 390 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Kirkby station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Headbolt Lane station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Fazakerley station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wervin Road (opp, James Holt Avenue) 1 min walk
- Tithebarn Lane (adj, James Holt Avenue) 2 min walk
- Mercer Avenue (opp, James Holt Avenue) 2 min walk
- William Roberts Avenue (adj, James Holt Avenue) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Millbrook Medical Centre
Southdene Pcrc, Bewley Drive, Liverpool · 0.5 mi - The Macmillan Surgery
St. Chads Walk In Centre, St. Chads Drive, Liverpool · 0.5 mi - St. Laurence's Medical Centre
32 Leeside Avenue, Liverpool · 0.7 mi - Wingate Medical Centre
79 Bigdale Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Heron Northwood Kirkby · 0.3 mi
- Iceland Iceland Kirkby · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Kirkby · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Kirby Express · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Kirkby Town Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- St Chads Walk In Centre · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 40.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 26.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 33.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 755 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,750 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Knowsley with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Wood Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Knowsley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 95.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.6% | 1.6% |
Religion
| Here | Knowsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 67.5% | 66.6% |
| No religion | 26.6% | 27.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Knowsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 94.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.3% | 5.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Knowsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 26.2% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 17.1% | 23.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 14.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.3% | 10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.2% |
General health
| Here | Knowsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 47.3% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.1% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 14% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Knowsley | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 48.1% | 31.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37% | 41.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 11.9% | 22.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.9% | 5.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Knowsley.
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