L26 0UD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fir Close, 0.5km from Halewood in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Halewood South ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L26 0UD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £208k. 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 0UD are sourced from Output Area E00032582 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIR CLOSE, L26 0UD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIR CLOSE, L26 0UD.
263
41
£ 35,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L26 0UD 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 48% of tenure in L26 0UD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 41-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 0UD. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 208,000
1 sales · Mean £ 208,000
Terraced
£ 115,000
1 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L26 0UD is moderate at 55 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
Finch Woods Academy
Plantation Primary School
Halewood Church of England Primary Academy
Yew Tree Primary Academy
Halewood Academy
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Halewood News0.3 km
- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Wood Road Newsagents1.0 km
- MFG Halewood0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Adventure Cove Cafe0.5 km
- Keeleys0.5 km
- Pepe's Peri Peri0.5 km
- The Brunch Box1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- ABI Mini Market0.4 km
- Aldi0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Halewood Fish Bar0.5 km
- Subway0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Halewood Bowling Club0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halewood0.2 km
- Hunts Cross2.0 km
- Hough Green3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hornbeam Road0.2 km
- Halewood Rail Station0.2 km
- Halewood Station0.2 km
- Halewood Rail Station0.3 km
- Halewood Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L260UD · Data under Open Government Licence