Is L26 7WS a safe place to live?

Yes, L26 7WS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 11 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in L26 7WS?

The average property price in L26 7WS is currently around £201k.

What is the population of L26 7WS?

The population for the L26 7WS area is approximately 290 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

WHIMBREL PARK, L26 7WS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHIMBREL PARK, L26 7WS.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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8/10

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6/10

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10/10

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2/10

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6/10

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7/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. L26 7WS spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 26.7% year-on-year.

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

L26 7WS is a safe, established residential area on Whimbrel Park, 0.8km from North End in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Halewood North ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k, up 26.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for L26 7WS are sourced from Output Area E00032557 (shared with 10 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 7WS. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean1.0%

Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active

FT: 45%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 213,000

5 sales · Mean £ 221,590

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

6 sales · Mean £ 157,833

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

L26 7WS has low crime rates — 11 incidents 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 offences23

Anti-social behaviour7

Public order4

Drugs4

Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good340 pupils0.6 km

Plantation Primary School

Good488 pupils0.7 km

Halewood Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding236 pupils0.9 km

Yew Tree Primary Academy

Good256 pupils1.0 km

Halewood Academy

Good1085 pupils1.0 km

St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils1.1 km

St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils1.2 km

Finch Woods Academy

Good82 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Halewood News0.8 km
Go Local Extra1.0 km
Bargain Booze0.8 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Halewood Bowling Club0.9 km
The Grenadier1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Halewood0.9 km
Hunts Cross1.6 km
Liverpool South Parkway3.7 km

Bus Stops

Harrier Drive0.3 km
Harrier Drive0.3 km
Foxglove Avenue0.3 km
Totnes Avenue0.3 km
Trispen Close0.4 km