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.
ALMOND CLOSE, L26 1XL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMOND CLOSE, L26 1XL.
228
48
£ 41,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Halewood Academy
Yew Tree Primary Academy
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Hunts Cross Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Plantation Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Finch Woods Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: L261XL · Data under Open Government Licence