Postcode L26 7WS 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 Central area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Halewood Park Triangle.
Halewood Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Halewood Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L26 7WS.
Halewood Central near L26 7WS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Halewood | N/A | Walking directions to Halewood |
| 1 mi | Hunts Cross | N/A | Walking directions to Hunts Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Halewood Park Triangle | Large | Walking directions to Halewood Park Triangle |
| 0.4 mi | Hilton Grace Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Hilton Grace Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £292,500 | £302 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £209,000 | £268 |
| Terraced | 21 | £190,000 | £208 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L26 7WS.
In the L26 7WS postcode area, located within Halewood Central, there are 6 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 7WS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Beddows
Halewood North - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L26 7WS records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 7WS in Halewood Central is £232,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to L26 7WS, including Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good), Plantation Primary School and Halewood Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L26 7WS is Halewood, about 858 m away.
L26 7WS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,152 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 7WS is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Beddows (Reform UK).
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.