Is L26 0UY a safe place to live?

Yes, L26 0UY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 29 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in L26 0UY?

The average property price in L26 0UY is currently around £245k.

What is the population of L26 0UY?

The population for the L26 0UY area is approximately 351 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

ELWYN DRIVE, L26 0UY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELWYN DRIVE, L26 0UY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

351

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10

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7/10

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4/10

workEmployment

5/10

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1/10

paymentsAffluence

5/10

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10/10

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7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L26 0UY spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £245k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L26 0UY is a safe, established residential area on Elwyn Drive, 0.8km from Halewood in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Halewood South ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.

Census 2021 statistics for L26 0UY are sourced from Output Area E00032539 (shared with 8 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 0UY. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

8 sales · Mean £ 225,568

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

L26 0UY has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47

Criminal damage and arson16

Anti-social behaviour13

Public order13

Drugs10

school Local Schools

Halewood Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding236 pupils0.2 km

Plantation Primary School

Good488 pupils0.3 km

St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.4 km

Finch Woods Academy

Good82 pupils0.4 km

Yew Tree Primary Academy

Good256 pupils1.1 km

Halewood Academy

Good1085 pupils1.1 km

St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils1.5 km

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good340 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Halewood News0.2 km
Shop Express0.8 km
Bargain Booze0.2 km
Tesco0.8 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Adventure Cove Cafe0.7 km
Keeleys0.8 km
Pepe's Peri Peri0.8 km

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Supermarkets

3 nearby

Iceland0.8 km
ABI Mini Market0.2 km
Aldi0.8 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Halewood Fish Bar0.8 km
Subway0.9 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Halewood Bowling Club0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Halewood0.4 km
Hunts Cross2.2 km
Hough Green3.4 km

Bus Stops

Elwyn Drive0.1 km
Church Road0.1 km
Church Road0.1 km
Hollies Road0.2 km
Hollies Road0.2 km