Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

FIR CLOSE, L26 0UD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIR CLOSE, L26 0UD.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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3/10
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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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3/10
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7/10
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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.

home £208,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences89
Anti-social behaviour54
Criminal damage and arson34
Public order23
Drugs13

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.1 km
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Finch Woods Academy

Good82 pupils0.3 km
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Plantation Primary School

Good488 pupils0.4 km
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Halewood Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding236 pupils0.5 km
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Yew Tree Primary Academy

Good256 pupils0.8 km
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Halewood Academy

Good1085 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good340 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Adventure Cove Cafe0.5 km
  • Keeleys0.5 km
  • Pepe's Peri Peri0.5 km
  • The Brunch Box1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • ABI Mini Market0.4 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Halewood Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Subway0.6 km
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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