Postcode insights

L26 4XF

Gerrards Lane

Halewood North

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Detailed insights for L26 4XF

Overview

Postcode L26 4XF is located in a major urban area, within the Halewood North ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Halewood North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.4 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 North is £40,754 per year. The nearest station is Halewood, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Netherley Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Halewood North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Halewood North has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Halewood North is £40,754 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from L26 4XF.

Flood risk

Low

Halewood North near L26 4XF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Halewood located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L26 4XF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNetherley ParkLargeWalking directions to Netherley Park

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
264.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.78(-20%)
Public order
7.05(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.49(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.92(-78%)
Other theft
2.35(-64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
335
91.28%
Chinese
13
3.54%
Other White
5
1.36%
African
3
0.82%
Irish
3
0.82%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
36.72%
Level 3 (A level)
57
18.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
13.77%
No qualifications
40
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.2%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
45.11%
Owns with a mortgage
58
43.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.51%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.01%
Other social rented
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Halewood North

Median price£232,500
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £275K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £270 per square foot) in Halewood North area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £750,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£292,500£302
Semi-Detached44£209,000£268
Terraced21£190,000£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Halewood North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halewood North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196,000£143,500£110,000
2017£265,725£155,000£120,300
2018£250,000£171,000£124,250
2019£210,000£157,750£128,250
2020£268,000£165,000£135,000
2021£290,000£182,000£149,000
2022£330,000£196,000£173,750
2023£295,500£219,000£168,000
2024£323,500£210,000£180,000
2025£310,000£218,000£180,000
2026£260,000£201,500£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halewood North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halewood North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£171£167
2017£216£192£128
2018£206£201£151
2019£208£179£151
2020£235£200£153
2021£239£211£178
2022£265£252£189
2023£269£256£188
2024£274£264£217
2025£291£258£216
2026£293£286£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halewood North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L26 4XF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L26 4XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202516, Canova Close, Liverpool, L27 4BBTerracedFreehold£170,000
04 Aug 2025Willow Cottage, 6, Wood Lane, Liverpool, L27 5RADetachedFreehold£390,000
28 Feb 202526, Victoria Falls Road, Liverpool, L27 4BDOtherLeasehold£105,000
27 Jan 202616, Selside Walk, Liverpool, L27 5RPTerracedFreehold£105,000
27 Aug 202515, Selside Walk, Liverpool, L27 5RPTerracedFreehold£124,500

Schools

In the L26 4XF postcode area, located within Halewood North, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L26 4XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryNorman Pannell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Gregory's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryHalewood Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 4XF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brian Beddows

Halewood North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Derek Twigg

Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictKnowsleyE08000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyWidnes and HalewoodE14001584
WardHalewood NorthE05010936
ParishHalewoodE04000017
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Halewood NorthE02001344
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 018BE01006425
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L26 4XF

Is L26 4XF (Halewood North) safe?

The area around L26 4XF 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 public order.

What is the average house price near L26 4XF?

The median sale price around L26 4XF in Halewood North is £232,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L26 4XF?

There are 5 schools close to L26 4XF, including Norman Pannell Primary School (Good), St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Halewood Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around L26 4XF?

L26 4XF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,341 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L26 4XF (Halewood North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering L26 4XF is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Beddows (Reform UK).

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.