Northwood is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, in Merseyside just to the north‑east of Liverpool. It is largely a residential area with a mix of post‑war council housing and later suburban developments, set alongside pockets of green space and local shops, and lies close to the amenities and transport links of Kirkby.
Historically tied to Merseyside’s industrial era and the mid‑20th century housing expansion, the ward has experienced economic change and regeneration efforts in recent decades. Local community groups, schools and voluntary organisations play a big role in civic life, and while there are areas that face social and economic challenges, many residents point to a strong local identity and ongoing investment to improve services and public spaces.
Postcode districts covering Northwood
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 5.6 miles9 km
- Birkenhead 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Preston 21.3 miles34.2 km
- St. Helens 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Wigan 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Warrington 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Blackburn 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Blackpool 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Bolton 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Salford 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Southport 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Chester 19.8 miles31.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Kirkby Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Simonswood Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Cherryfield Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Whitefield Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Knowsley Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Croxteth Country Park Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Croxteth Ward 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Prescot North Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Fazakerley East Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Melling Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Windle Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Molyneux Ward 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Northwood
L32 8TY, L33 6XJ, L32 8TN, L33 7AP, L33 8YR, L33 9XH, L33 0XT, L33 0YL, L33 9UD … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Manchester Airport 25.4 miles40.8 km
- Kirkby Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Fazakerley Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
Hotels near Northwood Ad
- Hotel Tia 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Knowsley Inn & Lounge 3 1.4 miles2.3 km
- The Arc Hotel 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- York Street Studios 4 7.5 miles12.2 km
- Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper's Collection 4 5 miles8 km
- The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Best Western Premier Knowsley Suites Hotel & Spa 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Resident Liverpool 4 7.4 miles12 km
- School Lane Hotel in Liverpool One 4 7.5 miles12 km
Schools in Northwood
- All Saints Catholic High School Secondary
- Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) Primary
- Park Brow Community Primary School Primary
- St Marie's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Goodison Park Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Anfield Stadium 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Lathom House Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- World Museum Liverpool Museum 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Maritime Mercantile City Historic site 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Liverpool Echo Arena Stadium 8 miles12.9 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Spring Wood Forest 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Dam Wood Forest 9.2 miles14.8 km