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L26 0UH

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Halewood South

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Detailed insights for L26 0UH

Overview

Postcode L26 0UH is located in a major urban area, within the Halewood South ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Halewood South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halewood South is £38,647 per year. The nearest station is Halewood, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hilton Grace Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
56.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Halewood South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 639 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Halewood South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.6%

Approximately 56.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Halewood South is £38,647 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 264 ft away from L26 0UH.

Flood risk

No risk

Halewood South near L26 0UH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Halewood located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L26 0UH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Halewood

N/A

Walking directions to Halewood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L26 0UH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHilton Grace Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Hilton Grace Recreation Ground
0.2 miElwyn GardensSmallWalking directions to Elwyn Gardens

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
7,922.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.82(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.4(+114%)
Public order
33.23(+228%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.85(+188%)
Shoplifting
22.16(+283%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
91.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.25%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.5%
Indian
1
0.37%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
39.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.08%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
33
29.2%
Social rents from council
31
27.43%
Owns with a mortgage
24
21.24%
Owns outright
16
14.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.31%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Halewood South

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £355K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Halewood South area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £588,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Halewood South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£388,500£318
Semi-Detached34£225,000£259
Terraced25£185,000£186
Flats6£93,500£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Halewood South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halewood South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196,000£65,000£145,250£102,000
2017£222,250£81,500£150,750£95,000
2018£199,998£89,950£148,500£100,000
2019£245,000£84,750£162,475£108,000
2020£220,000£70,000£172,750£112,500
2021£289,995£78,750£195,000£130,000
2022£313,995£103,500£224,395£147,000
2023£359,995£75,000£249,495£170,000
2024£360,996£74,000£250,563£160,000
2025£386,000£115,000£235,000£180,000
2026£286,000£80,000£250,000£173,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halewood South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halewood South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£140£148£111
2017£172£142£178£110
2018£171£104£170£131
2019£178£130£178£114
2020£197£124£181£135
2021£245£134£210£144
2022£261£163£259£166
2023£299£162£278£173
2024£307£145£264£175
2025£311£176£267£179
2026£296£144£270£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halewood South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Halewood South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L26 0UH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L26 0UH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 202554, Penmann Crescent, Liverpool, L26 0UGTerracedFreehold£130,000
04 Dec 202533, Leathers Lane, Liverpool, L26 0TRTerracedFreehold£212,500
16 Jan 2026122, Wood Road, Liverpool, L26 0ULSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
16 May 2025132, Wood Road, Liverpool, L26 0ULSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
28 Mar 202513, Fir Avenue, Liverpool, L26 0UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the L26 0UH postcode area, located within Halewood South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L26 0UH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mark's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableFinch Woods AcademyAcademy special sponsor led

Serious Weaknesses

0.3 miPrimaryPlantation Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L26 0UH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L26 0UH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiDunacre Way, Knowsley, L26 0TXWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miTesco ExpressDunacre Way, Knowsley, L26 0TXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miIcelandVine Close, Knowsley, L26 9ADWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,844
Band C£2,108
Band D£2,371
Band E£2,898
Band F£3,425
Band G£3,952
Band H£4,743

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L26 0UH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joanne Harvey

Halewood South - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Derek Twigg

Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictKnowsleyE08000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyWidnes and HalewoodE14001584
WardHalewood SouthE05010937
ParishHalewoodE04000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Halewood SouthE02001346
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 020AE01006426
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L26 0UH

Is L26 0UH (Halewood South) safe?

The area around L26 0UH records about 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L26 0UH?

The median sale price around L26 0UH in Halewood South is £270,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L26 0UH?

There are 8 schools close to L26 0UH, including St Mark's Catholic Primary School (Good), Finch Woods Academy (Serious Weaknesses) and Plantation Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L26 0UH?

The closest station to L26 0UH is Halewood, about 168 m away.

How deprived is the area around L26 0UH?

L26 0UH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 639 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L26 0UH (Halewood South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering L26 0UH is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joanne Harvey (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.