Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

ALMOND CLOSE, L26 1XL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMOND CLOSE, L26 1XL.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

L26 1XL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.

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

L26 1XL is a safe, established residential area on Almond Close, 0.6km from Halewood in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Halewood South ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.

For families considering a move, L26 1XL represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L26 1XL are sourced from Output Area E00032574 (shared with 7 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 1XL. 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 / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 162,750

4 sales · Mean £ 160,112

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

L26 1XL has low crime rates — 36 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 offences54
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour18
Drugs18
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Halewood Academy

Good1085 pupils0.2 km
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Yew Tree Primary Academy

Good256 pupils0.2 km
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St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils0.3 km
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Hunts Cross Primary School

Requires Improvement340 pupils0.8 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils1.1 km
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Plantation Primary School

Good488 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good340 pupils1.2 km
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Finch Woods Academy

Good82 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Sayers1.0 km
  • MFG Halewood0.5 km
  • Shop Express0.8 km
  • Sweet Serenity0.8 km
  • Mackets Lane Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • R & R Kitchen0.8 km
  • Optima Catering0.9 km
  • Purple Olive Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Keeleys0.8 km
  • Pepe's Peri Peri0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Halewood Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Hunts Cross Supper Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Grill & Flames1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halewood0.9 km
  • Hunts Cross1.0 km
  • Liverpool South Parkway3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Torrington Drive0.0 km
  • Wood Road0.1 km
  • Wood Road0.2 km
  • Wood Road0.2 km
  • Blackburne Drive0.2 km