L26 9XW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Montrose Place, 0.8km from Halewood in Liverpool. Administratively it sits within Halewood South ward and the Garston and Halewood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, L26 9XW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. 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. 48% 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 9XW are sourced from Output Area E00032580 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONTROSE PLACE, L26 9XW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTROSE PLACE, L26 9XW.
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38
£ 35,600 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L26 9XW 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in L26 9XW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L26 9XW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L26 9XW is moderate at 52 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.
school Local Schools
Halewood Academy
Yew Tree Primary Academy
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Finch Woods Academy
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Plantation Primary School
Middlefield Community Primary School
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- MFG Halewood0.4 km
- Shop Express0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Wood Road Newsagents0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cafe Connect0.8 km
- Escort Restaurant0.8 km
- Partnership For Learning The Charity0.9 km
- The Brunch Box0.8 km
- The Hub0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Subway0.5 km
- The Pit Stop0.7 km
- Halewood Fish Bar0.6 km
- The Fuel Stop0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Halewood1.0 km
- Hunts Cross1.8 km
- Liverpool South Parkway3.9 km
Bus Stops
- No. 2540.2 km
- Alexandra Grove0.2 km
- Leathers Lane0.2 km
- New Hutte Lane0.3 km
- New Hutte Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L269XW · Data under Open Government Licence