Postcode L26 1UX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Halewood Doorstep Green.
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.
Halewood Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% 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.
The average income per household in Halewood Central is £46,520 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 250 ft away from L26 1UX.
Halewood Central near L26 1UX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Halewood located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Halewood | N/A | Walking directions to Halewood |
| 0.8 mi | Hunts Cross | N/A | Walking directions to Hunts Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Halewood Doorstep Green | Large | Walking directions to Halewood Doorstep Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £388,500 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £225,000 | £259 |
| Terraced | 25 | £185,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 6 | £93,500 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L26 1UX.
In the L26 1UX postcode area, located within Halewood Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L26 1UX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Dunacre Way, Knowsley, L26 0TX | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Dunacre Way, Knowsley, L26 0TX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Vine Close, Knowsley, L26 9AD | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L26 1UX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joanne Harvey
Halewood South - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L26 1UX 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.
The median sale price around L26 1UX in Halewood Central is £270,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to L26 1UX, 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.
The closest station to L26 1UX is Halewood, about 568 m away.
L26 1UX 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).
The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering L26 1UX is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joanne Harvey (Independent).
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.