Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

WENSLEY AVENUE, L26 0SU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WENSLEY AVENUE, L26 0SU.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /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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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. L26 0SU's 56% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 8.5% year-on-year.

home £105,750 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L26 0SU is a safe, established residential area on Wensley Avenue, 0.1km from Halewood in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Halewood South ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.

For families considering a move, L26 0SU represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L26 0SU are sourced from Output Area E00032585 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L26 0SU. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 99,375

4 sales · Mean £ 101,625

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around L26 0SU is moderate at 51 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.

Violence and sexual offences83
Anti-social behaviour50
Public order29
Criminal damage and arson24
Shoplifting22

school Local Schools

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Yew Tree Primary Academy

Good256 pupils0.3 km
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Halewood Academy

Good1085 pupils0.3 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.6 km
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Plantation Primary School

Good488 pupils0.6 km
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St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils0.8 km
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Finch Woods Academy

Good82 pupils0.8 km
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Halewood Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding236 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good340 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Halewood News0.6 km
  • MFG Halewood0.6 km
  • Shop Express0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Adventure Cove Cafe0.8 km
  • The Brunch Box0.5 km
  • The Hub0.7 km
  • Keeleys0.5 km
  • Pepe's Peri Peri0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • ABI Mini Market0.9 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Halewood Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Subway0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Halewood Bowling Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halewood0.3 km
  • Hunts Cross1.4 km
  • Liverpool South Parkway3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Wensley Avenue0.1 km
  • Wensley Avenue0.1 km
  • Wenlock Drive0.2 km
  • Wenlock Drive0.2 km
  • Halewood Station0.3 km