Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

WOOD ROAD, L26 0TB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD ROAD, L26 0TB.

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Population

216

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L26 0TB 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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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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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

L26 0TB has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

L26 0TB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wood Road, 0.1km from Halewood in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Halewood South ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L26 0TB 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 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 0TB are sourced from Output Area E00032583 (shared with 5 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 0TB. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
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 0TB is moderate at 53 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 offences97
Anti-social behaviour56
Public order36
Criminal damage and arson32
Shoplifting22

school Local Schools

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Halewood Academy

Good1085 pupils0.4 km
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Yew Tree Primary Academy

Good256 pupils0.4 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.5 km
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Plantation Primary School

Good488 pupils0.6 km
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Finch Woods Academy

Good82 pupils0.7 km
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Halewood Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding236 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good340 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Halewood News0.6 km
  • MFG Halewood0.5 km
  • Shop Express0.4 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Adventure Cove Cafe0.7 km
  • The Brunch Box0.6 km
  • The Hub0.7 km
  • Keeleys0.4 km
  • Pepe's Peri Peri0.4 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • ABI Mini Market0.8 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Halewood Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Subway0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Halewood Bowling Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halewood0.3 km
  • Hunts Cross1.5 km
  • Liverpool South Parkway3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wensley Avenue0.0 km
  • Wensley Avenue0.1 km
  • Halewood Station0.2 km
  • Halewood Station0.2 km
  • Halewood Rail Station0.2 km