L26 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leathers Lane, 0.4km from Halewood in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Halewood South ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L26 0AD is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for L26 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00032575 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEATHERS LANE, L26 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEATHERS LANE, L26 0AD.
322
44
£ 35,600 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L26 0AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in L26 0AD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L26 0AD. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L26 0AD is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Halewood Academy
Yew Tree Primary Academy
Finch Woods Academy
Plantation Primary School
Halewood Church of England Primary Academy
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Hunts Cross Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Halewood News0.8 km
- MFG Halewood0.3 km
- Shop Express0.1 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Adventure Cove Cafe0.5 km
- Everton Football Club1.0 km
- The Brunch Box0.7 km
- The Hub0.6 km
- Keeleys0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.1 km
- ABI Mini Market0.9 km
- Aldi0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Halewood Fish Bar0.1 km
- Subway0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halewood0.5 km
- Hunts Cross1.7 km
- Hough Green3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Leathers Lane0.1 km
- Leathers Lane0.1 km
- Leathers Lane0.1 km
- Halewood Shopping Centre0.1 km
- Roseheath Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: L260AD · Data under Open Government Licence