Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

WOOD ROAD, L26 0UL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

287

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L26 0UL 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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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

L26 0UL is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.

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

L26 0UL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wood Road, 0.2km from Halewood in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Halewood South ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L26 0UL 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.7% year-on-year. 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 0UL are sourced from Output Area E00032586 (shared with 9 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 0UL. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

3 sales · Mean £ 122,500

Terraced

£ 107,500

4 sales · Mean £ 106,250

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

Crime around L26 0UL is moderate at 54 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 offences111
Anti-social behaviour73
Criminal damage and arson40
Public order37
Shoplifting24

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.4 km
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Halewood Academy

Good1085 pupils0.5 km
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Yew Tree Primary Academy

Good256 pupils0.5 km
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Plantation Primary School

Good488 pupils0.6 km
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Finch Woods Academy

Good82 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good340 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • MFG Halewood0.5 km
  • Shop Express0.2 km
  • Halewood News0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Halewood Bowling Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Brunch Box0.6 km
  • The Hub0.7 km
  • Keeleys0.2 km
  • Pepe's Peri Peri0.2 km
  • Adventure Cove Cafe0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • ABI Mini Market0.7 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Halewood Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halewood0.2 km
  • Hunts Cross1.7 km
  • Hough Green3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Halewood Station0.1 km
  • Halewood Station0.1 km
  • Wensley Avenue0.1 km
  • Wood Road0.1 km
  • Halewood Station0.2 km