Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

LEATHERS LANE, L26 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEATHERS LANE, L26 0AD.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences118
Anti-social behaviour71
Criminal damage and arson45
Public order35
Shoplifting28

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.5 km
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Halewood Academy

Good1085 pupils0.6 km
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Yew Tree Primary Academy

Good256 pupils0.6 km
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Finch Woods Academy

Good82 pupils0.7 km
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Plantation Primary School

Good488 pupils0.8 km
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Halewood Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding236 pupils1.0 km
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St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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Hunts Cross Primary School

Requires Improvement340 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • ABI Mini Market0.9 km
  • Aldi0.1 km
fastfood

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