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L26

LIVERPOOL

Merseyside, North West, England

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L26 covers LIVERPOOL in Merseyside, North West.

Avg price £265,213
1yr change ▲ 1.7%
Crime 52% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£265,213

▲ 1.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

8% below national avg

Crime Rate

39.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

52% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

382 Mbps

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.

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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

£257K £261K £265K £269K £273K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,565

Population

62

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.

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382.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about L26 LIVERPOOL

What is the average house price in L26 LIVERPOOL?
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 LIVERPOOL 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 is the population of L26 LIVERPOOL?
The population of L26 (LIVERPOOL) is approximately 162,565 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 25% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in L26 LIVERPOOL?
There are 7 schools in or near L26. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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