Postcode Analysis Knowsley, North West

RUSHOLME CLOSE, L26 9US House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHOLME CLOSE, L26 9US.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L26 9US 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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6/10
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2/10
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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

Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in L26 9US — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

L26 9US is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rusholme Close, 0.7km from Halewood in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Halewood South ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, L26 9US is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £181k. 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 9US are sourced from Output Area E00032578 (shared with 6 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 9US. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 181,500

2 sales · Mean £ 181,500

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

Crime around L26 9US is moderate at 76 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 offences87
Anti-social behaviour55
Criminal damage and arson37
Public order33
Shoplifting26

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Good238 pupils0.7 km
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Finch Woods Academy

Good82 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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Plantation Primary School

Good488 pupils1.1 km
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Halewood Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding236 pupils1.2 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

4 nearby
  • MFG Halewood0.4 km
  • Shop Express0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Wood Road Newsagents0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Brunch Box0.9 km
  • The Hub0.7 km
  • Adventure Cove Cafe0.4 km
  • Cafe Evoque0.9 km
  • Everton Football Club0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Subway0.3 km
  • The Pit Stop0.9 km
  • Halewood Fish Bar0.3 km
  • The Fuel Stop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Halewood0.8 km
  • Hunts Cross1.9 km
  • Hough Green3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Roseheath Drive0.1 km
  • Roseheath Drive0.1 km
  • No. 2540.2 km
  • Alexandra Grove0.2 km
  • Acre Green0.2 km