Area Analysis Knowsley, North West

L26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the L26 postcode area.

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Population

15,315

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
workEmployment
4/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

L26 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £242k. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.

home £242,375 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L26 is a postcode district in Knowsley, North West, covering 322 active and 96 retired postcodes.

The largest share of L26 (18%) is characterised by a tough but community-focused area — young families in affordable housing, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (18%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes L26 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in L26 are around £242k, down 10.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across L26 at 251 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full L26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1485
Anti-social behaviour524
Public order447
Criminal damage and arson444
Drugs256

school Local Schools

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Plantation Primary School

Good488 pupils
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils
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St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils
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Halewood Academy

Good1085 pupils
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Finch Woods Academy

Good82 pupils
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Halewood Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding236 pupils
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Yew Tree Primary Academy

Good256 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Halewood Bowling Club
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Adventure Cove Cafe
  • Everton Football Club
  • Keeleys
  • Pepe's Peri Peri
  • The Brunch Box
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • ABI Mini Market
  • Aldi
  • Iceland
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Halewood Fish Bar
  • Subway
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Shop Express
  • Tesco
  • Wood Road Newsagents
  • Bargain Booze
  • Halewood News
  • + 1 more