L26 — LIVERPOOL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in L26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in L26 is £265,213, broadly in line with the Merseyside average of £252,845.

Properties in L26 cost 7.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in L26 have risen 1.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£364,757	357
Semi-detached	£219,975	370
Terraced	£163,230	186
Flat	£104,408	13
All types	£265,213	937

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in L26

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 39.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, L26 has a crime rate well 52% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

16.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in L26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

L26 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Mark's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Halewood Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Finch Woods Academy	Other	Inadequate	mi
Halewood Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,565

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in L26 are 382.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

382.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in L26 is collected by Knowsley. The Band D rate is £2,150/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

L26 — LIVERPOOL

Area Summary

L26 (LIVERPOOL) offers property prices near the national average (£265,213), low crime (52% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (382 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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L25

LIVERPOOL

£294K

▲ 16.3% YoY

L27

LIVERPOOL

£149K

▲ 7.9% YoY

L28

LIVERPOOL

£116K

▲ 8.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in L26?

The average house price in L26 (LIVERPOOL) is £265,213, based on 937 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.7% over the past year.

Is L26 a safe area to live?

Crime in L26 is significantly below the national average (39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in L26?

There are 7 schools in or near L26. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in L26?

Council tax in L26 is collected by Knowsley. The Band D rate is £2,150 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in L26?

The average broadband download speed in L26 is 382 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in L26 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in L26 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 162,565.