Postcode insights

L26 1UT

Higher Road

Halewood South

Interactive map showing L26 1UT and surrounding area

Detailed insights for L26 1UT

Overview

Postcode L26 1UT 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 Central area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halewood Central is £46,520 per year. The nearest station is Halewood, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Halewood Doorstep Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Halewood Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,187 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Halewood Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Halewood Central is £46,520 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from L26 1UT.

Flood risk

No risk

Halewood Central near L26 1UT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L26 1UT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Halewood

N/A

Walking directions to Halewood
0.7 mi

Hunts Cross

N/A

Walking directions to Hunts Cross

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L26 1UT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHalewood Doorstep GreenLargeWalking directions to Halewood Doorstep Green

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
1,912 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.63(-23%)
Other theft
6.98(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.98(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.28(-65%)
Shoplifting
4.89(-15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
93.42%
Indian
7
3.07%
Other White
5
2.19%
Irish
2
0.88%
Other Black
1
0.44%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
28.71%
Level 3 (A level)
44
21.78%
No qualifications
37
18.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
52.13%
Owns with a mortgage
37
39.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
5.32%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.13%
Shared ownership
1
1.06%
Total households: 94

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L26 1UT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L26 1UT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025The Barn, The Almonds, Liverpool, L26 1XJDetachedFreehold£400,000
30 Jan 202614, Wood Road, Liverpool, L26 1UZDetachedFreehold£300,000
31 Jul 202552, Honey Hall Road, Liverpool, L26 1TGTerracedFreehold£105,000
30 Jun 202564, Honey Hall Road, Liverpool, L26 1TGTerracedFreehold£130,000
10 Jun 202554, Honey Hall Road, Liverpool, L26 1TGTerracedFreehold£132,500

Schools

In the L26 1UT postcode area, located within Halewood Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L26 1UT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryHalewood AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryYew Tree Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L26 1UT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L26 1UT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiDunacre Way, Knowsley, L26 0TXWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miTesco ExpressDunacre Way, Knowsley, L26 0TXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 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 1UT, 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 CentralE02001345
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 019DE01006427
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L26 1UT

Is L26 1UT (Halewood Central) safe?

The area around L26 1UT records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1UT?

The median sale price around L26 1UT in Halewood Central is £270,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L26 1UT?

There are 10 schools close to L26 1UT, including Halewood Academy (Good), Yew Tree Primary Academy (Good) and St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L26 1UT?

The closest station to L26 1UT is Halewood, about 802 m away.

How deprived is the area around L26 1UT?

L26 1UT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,187 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L26 1UT (Halewood Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering L26 1UT 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.