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.
L26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the L26 postcode area.
15,315
43
£ 37,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Plantation Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Halewood Academy
Finch Woods Academy
Halewood Church of England Primary Academy
Yew Tree Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Halewood Fish Bar
- Subway
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bargain Booze
- Halewood News
- MFG Halewood
- Shop Express
- Tesco
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Halewood Bowling Club
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ABI Mini Market
- Aldi
- Iceland
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Adventure Cove Cafe
- Everton Football Club
- Keeleys
- Pepe's Peri Peri
- The Brunch Box
- + 2 more
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Area Profile: L26 · Data under Open Government Licence