L26 1XD is a mixed residential area on Oakwood Road, 0.3km from Halewood in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Halewood South ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.
For families considering a move, L26 1XD represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, down 16.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L26 1XD are sourced from Output Area E00032576 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKWOOD ROAD, L26 1XD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD ROAD, L26 1XD.
276
47
£ 41,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L26 1XD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
L26 1XD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 16.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L26 1XD. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 182,500
16 sales · Mean £ 189,986
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L26 1XD is moderate at 65 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.
school Local Schools
Yew Tree Primary Academy
Halewood Academy
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Plantation Primary School
Finch Woods Academy
Halewood Church of England Primary Academy
Hunts Cross Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Halewood News0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Wood Road Newsagents0.3 km
- MFG Halewood0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Adventure Cove Cafe0.8 km
- Keeleys0.4 km
- Pepe's Peri Peri0.4 km
- The Brunch Box0.3 km
- The Hub0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Aldi0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Halewood Fish Bar0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halewood0.6 km
- Hunts Cross1.3 km
- Liverpool South Parkway3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Mansell Drive0.2 km
- Wenlock Drive0.2 km
- Mansell Drive0.2 km
- Wenlock Drive0.2 km
- Wood Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L261XD · Data under Open Government Licence