Postcode L26 2XD 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hilton Grace Recreation Ground.
Halewood Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,206 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Halewood Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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.
The average income per household in Halewood Central is £46,520 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 324 ft away from L26 2XD.
Halewood Central near L26 2XD 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Halewood | N/A | Walking directions to Halewood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hilton Grace Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Hilton Grace Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Elwyn Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Elwyn Gardens |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L26 2XD.
In the L26 2XD postcode area, located within Halewood Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 2XD, 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 2XD records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2XD in Halewood Central is £270,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to L26 2XD, including Halewood Church of England Primary Academy (Good), Finch Woods Academy (Serious Weaknesses) and St Mark's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L26 2XD is Halewood, about 653 m away.
L26 2XD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,206 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 2XD 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.