Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

BARNCROFT ROAD, L26 9TP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNCROFT ROAD, L26 9TP.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: L26 9TP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 58% social renting, L26 9TP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 25.6% year-on-year.

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

L26 9TP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barncroft Road, 0.4km from Halewood in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Halewood South ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L26 9TP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 25.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for L26 9TP are sourced from Output Area E00032575 (shared with 14 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 9TP. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 132,500

8 sales · Mean £ 152,500

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

Crime around L26 9TP is moderate at 64 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 offences120
Anti-social behaviour82
Criminal damage and arson47
Public order39
Shoplifting25

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.3 km
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Finch Woods Academy

Good82 pupils0.4 km
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Plantation Primary School

Good488 pupils0.7 km
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Yew Tree Primary Academy

Good256 pupils0.8 km
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Halewood Academy

Good1085 pupils0.8 km
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Halewood Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding236 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • MFG Halewood0.6 km
  • Shop Express0.2 km
  • Halewood News0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Halewood Bowling Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Brunch Box0.9 km
  • The Hub0.8 km
  • Adventure Cove Cafe0.3 km
  • Everton Football Club0.8 km
  • Keeleys0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • ABI Mini Market0.7 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Halewood Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halewood0.4 km
  • Hunts Cross1.9 km
  • Hough Green3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Barn Croft Road0.1 km
  • Barncroft Road0.1 km
  • Barn Croft Road0.1 km
  • Wood Road0.1 km
  • Halewood Shopping Centre0.1 km