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L26 1XH

Oakwood Road

Halewood South

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Detailed insights for L26 1XH

Overview

Postcode L26 1XH is located in a major urban area, within the Halewood South area 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 median sale price in Halewood South is £250,000 (around £261 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £189,000 and £330,000. 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Halewood Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,588 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least 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

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L26 1XH.

Flood risk

No risk

Halewood Central near L26 1XH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L26 1XH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Halewood

N/A

Walking directions to Halewood
0.9 mi

Hunts Cross

N/A

Walking directions to Hunts Cross

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
6,174.5 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
262
94.93%
Other White
5
1.81%
Chinese
3
1.09%
Irish
3
1.09%
Arab
2
0.72%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
50
21.1%
No qualifications
45
18.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
18.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.46%
Apprenticeship
26
10.97%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
52.03%
Owns with a mortgage
47
38.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.69%
Other social rented
3
2.44%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Halewood South

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £261
Sales (last 12 months): 121
Typical range (middle 50%): £189K – £330K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Halewood South area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £603,000.

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
Detached38£408,500£323
Semi-Detached47£233,000£259
Terraced26£184,500£202
Flats10£100,000£194

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£388,500£115,000£235,000£180,500
2026£300,000£93,500£250,000£177,000
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£312£176£274£181
2026£286£211£255£217
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 1XH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L26 1XH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202574, Oakwood Road, Liverpool, L26 1XHSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
27 Aug 202529, Woodland Road, Liverpool, L26 1XESemi-DetachedFreehold£217,500
09 Jan 202659, Oakwood Road, Liverpool, L26 1XDSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
26 Aug 202583, Oakwood Road, Liverpool, L26 1XDSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
10 Nov 202516, Woodland Road, Liverpool, L26 1XFSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the L26 1XH postcode area, located within Halewood Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L26 1XH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryYew Tree Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryHalewood AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L26 1XH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L26 1XH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldi1 Leathers Lane, Halewood, L26 0ADWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miTesco Express4 Leathers Lane, Halewood, L26 0ADWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miIceland5 Leathers Lane, Halewood, L26 0ADWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district.

Band A£1,659
Band B£1,935
Band C£2,212
Band D£2,488
Band E£3,041
Band F£3,594
Band G£4,147
Band H£4,977

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 1XH, 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 1XH

Is L26 1XH (Halewood Central) safe?

The area around L26 1XH 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 1XH?

The median sale price around L26 1XH in Halewood South is £250,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L26 1XH?

There are 9 schools close to L26 1XH, including Yew Tree Primary Academy (Good), Halewood 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 1XH?

The closest station to L26 1XH is Halewood, about 627 m away.

How deprived is the area around L26 1XH?

L26 1XH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,588 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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