Postcode report
L26 7XR Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Knowsley
About L26 7XR: area rating, property, schools and local change
L26 7XR is a postcode in Halewood North, Knowsley, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near L26 7XR, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around L26 7XR are safety and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for L26 7XR is based on Knowsley 018 Census 2021. It covers 5,495 residents, 2,154 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 27% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near L26 7XR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the L26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £230k from 47 rolling sales, up 8.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near L26 7XR can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near L26 7XR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around L26 7XR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about L26 7XR
Is L26 7XR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 8% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near L26 7XR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near L26 7XR?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for L26 7XR?
LocaleIQ matched L26 7XR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in L26 7XR?
The latest median sold price is £230k based on 47 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around L26 7XR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.