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 miles
- Birkenhead 10.7 miles
- Preston 21.3 miles
- St. Helens 5.5 miles
- Wigan 9.8 miles
- Warrington 12.7 miles
- Blackburn 24.3 miles
- Blackpool 24.7 miles
- Bolton 18.9 miles
- Salford 23.3 miles
- Southport 12.1 miles
- Chester 19.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kirkby Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Simonswood Parish 1.3 miles
- Cherryfield Ward 1.8 miles
- Whitefield Ward 1.8 miles
- Knowsley Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Croxteth Country Park Ward 2.5 miles
- Croxteth Ward 2.6 miles
- Prescot North Ward 2.7 miles
- Fazakerley East Ward 2.7 miles
- Melling Parish 2.9 miles
- Windle Parish 2.9 miles
- Molyneux Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Northwood
L33 5XS, L33 6XU, L32 6RP, L33 6YF, L33 9US, L33 5XQ, L33 7YN, L33 6UD, L33 9UZ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 10.1 miles
- Manchester Airport 25.4 miles
- Kirkby Railway Station 2 miles
- Fazakerley Railway Station 3.4 miles
Hotels near Northwood Ad
- Knowsley Inn & Lounge 3 1.4 miles
- Best Western Premier Suites Hotel & Spa Liverpool-Knowsley 4 1.4 miles
- The Glebe Hotel 4 5.3 miles
- School Lane Hotel in Liverpool ONE 4 7.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Liverpool - Central 3.5 7.5 miles
- Orrell Park Hotel 4 4.8 miles
- The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection 4 7.5 miles
- Radisson RED Hotel, Liverpool 4 7.1 miles
- The Resident Liverpool 4 7.4 miles
- INNSiDE Liverpool 4 7.6 miles
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 miles
- Goodison Park Stadium 5.4 miles
- Anfield Stadium 5.5 miles
- Lathom House Estate 6.2 miles
- World Museum Liverpool Museum 7.1 miles
- Maritime Mercantile City Historic site 7.7 miles
- Liverpool Echo Arena Stadium 8 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 8.8 miles
- Such Hey Wood Forest 8.8 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 8.8 miles
- Paddock Wood Forest 9.1 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 9.2 miles