L26 Postcode District
L26 is one of 42 Postcode Districts for the Liverpool Post town in Merseyside
The L26 postcode district is located in the L Liverpool postal area, L26 has a population of 15,321 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 2.96 square miles (7.66 square kilometres or 1,892.04 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of L26. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of L26
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Larger circles indicate higher recorded crime totals.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the L26 postcode district is Liverpool, located in the county of Merseyside in England. Other significant settlements include Halewood, also in Liverpool.
There are 10 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector L26 0, covers Liverpool and Halewood in Merseyside.
The sector L26 1, covers Liverpool and Halewood in Merseyside.
The sector L26 2, covers Liverpool and Halewood in Merseyside.
The sector L26 3, covers Liverpool and Halewood in Merseyside.
The sector L26 4, covers Liverpool in Merseyside.
The sector L26 5, covers Liverpool and Halewood in Merseyside.
The sector L26 6, covers Halewood and Liverpool in Merseyside.
The sector L26 7, covers Liverpool in Merseyside.
The sector L26 8, covers Halewood in Merseyside.
The sector L26 9, covers Liverpool and Halewood in Merseyside.
The post town for this district is LIVERPOOL.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Knowsley District (B) (341 postal codes), and finally, the Liverpool District (B) area (4 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Widnes | 3.73 | E |
| Runcorn | 4.19 | ESE |
| Prescot | 4.47 | N |
| Frodsham | 6.31 | SE |
| Bebington | 6.77 | WSW |
| Ellesmere Port | 6.92 | SSW |
| Liverpool | 7.05 | WNW |
| St Helens | 7.13 | NNE |
| Birkenhead | 8.11 | WNW |
| Kirkby | 8.52 | NNW |
| Bootle | 9.24 | NW |
| Haydock | 9.27 | NE |
| Rainford | 9.34 | N |
| Newton-le-Willows | 9.59 | NE |
| Warrington | 9.78 | E |
| Billinge | 10.01 | NNE |
| Litherland | 10.28 | NW |
| Wallasey | 10.72 | WNW |
| Crosby | 11.21 | NW |
| Neston | 11.25 | WSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 481
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 7 | 81 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 9 | 64 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 1 | 51 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 0 | 38 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 1 | 31 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 7 | 29 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 6 | 21 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 9 | 19 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 6 | 14 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 0 | 13 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 0 | 13 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 0 | 13 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 6 | 12 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 1 | 11 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 1 | 11 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 6 | 10 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 9 | 9 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 9 | 9 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 7 | 5 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 7 | 5 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 4 | 3 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 3 | 3 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 2 | 3 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 7 | 1 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 8 | 1 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 8 | 1 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 9 | 1 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 5 | 1 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 5 | 1 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 4 | 1 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 3 | 1 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 2 | 1 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 2 | 1 |
| Halewood | LIVERPOOL | L26 2 | 1 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 1 | 1 |
| LIVERPOOL | LIVERPOOL | L26 0 | 1 |
Street list for L26
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| RAVENSCOURT | 162 |
| RAVENSCOURT | 162 |
| BAILEYS LANE | 113 |
| BAILEYS LANE | 113 |
| BAILEYS LANE | 113 |
| LEATHERS LANE | 86 |
| LEATHERS LANE | 86 |
| LEATHERS LANE | 86 |
| WOODLAND ROAD | 74 |
| LOWER CLOSE | 63 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1067 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 288 |
| Public order | 265 |
| Drugs | 184 |
| Shoplifting | 127 |
| Other theft | 112 |
| Other crime | 65 |
| Vehicle crime | 64 |
| Burglary | 58 |
| Possession of weapons | 21 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Bicycle theft | 12 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEATHERS LANE | LIVERPOOL | 14 | L26 0AD | View map | |
| BAILEYS LANE | LIVERPOOL | HALEWOOD | 9 | L26 2XB | View map |
Schools in the district
Plantation Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hollies Road , Halewood , Liverpool
Postcode: L26 0TH
Headteacher: Mr Simon Hanley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Finch Woods Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Bailey's Lane , Halewood , Liverpool
Postcode: L26 0TY
Headteacher: Mr Adrian Larkin
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fir Avenue , Halewood , Liverpool
Postcode: L26 0XR
Headteacher: Miss Susan Bradshaw (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Higher Road , Halewood , Liverpool
Postcode: L26 1TD
Headteacher: Mrs J Webster (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Yew Tree Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Avenue , Halewood , Knowsley
Postcode: L26 1UU
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca O'Hanlon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Halewood Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
The Avenue , Wood Road , Halewood , Knowsley
Postcode: L26 1UU
Headteacher: Mr Ian Critchely (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Yew Tree Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Avenue , Halewood , Knowsley
Postcode: L26 1UU
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca O'Hanlon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Halewood CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Halewood , Liverpool
Postcode: L26 6LB
Headteacher: Mr D Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Halewood Church of England Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Halewood , Liverpool
Postcode: L26 6LB
Headteacher: Mr Dave Catt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 137 HIGHER ROAD, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L26 1UN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Halewood Centre | ROSEHEATH DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, CHESHIRE, L26 9UH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leathers Lane Surgery | 155 LEATHERS LANE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L26 1XG | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | The Health Centre Surgery | THE HALEWOOD CENTRE, ROSEHEATH DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, L26 9UH | GP PRACTICE | Call 0151 4863780 |
| 3 | Roseheath Surgery | ROSEHEATH DRIVE, HALEWOOD, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L26 9UH | GP PRACTICE | Call 0151 2443255 |
| 4 | Hollies Medical Centre | HOLLIES ROAD, HALEWOOD VLGE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L26 0TH | GP PRACTICE | Call 0151 2443548 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry's Optical Eyestyle | 35 BAILEYS LANE, HALEWOOD, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L26 2XB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Halewood Specsavers Limited | UNIT 8, HALEWOOD SHOPPING CENTRE, LEATHERS LANE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L26 0AD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £365,617 | 107 | £372,407 | 149 | £357,068 | 109 | £321,919 | 73 |
| Semi-detached | £225,965 | 92 | £220,941 | 144 | £214,822 | 143 | £210,479 | 118 |
| Terraced | £178,344 | 54 | £151,687 | 64 | £161,902 | 74 | £154,069 | 70 |
| Flats | £133,750 | 4 | £87,651 | 7 | £104,375 | 2 | £129,125 | 8 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Halewood
CRS Code: HED
Operator: NT
Line: Liverpool to Manchester (South) lines
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
M62 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.24
Average Driving Distance: 3.78
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 322
M57 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.32
Average Driving Distance: 6.29
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 322
M62 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.79
Average Driving Distance: 6.78
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 322
M62 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.58
Average Driving Distance: 6.72
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 322
M56 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.36
Average Driving Distance: 9.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M53 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.88
Average Driving Distance: 20.21
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 50
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| L26 0 | Woolton Delivery Office |
| L26 1 | Woolton Delivery Office |
| L26 2 | Woolton Delivery Office |
| L26 3 | Woolton Delivery Office |
| L26 4 | Woolton Delivery Office |
| L26 5 | Woolton Delivery Office |
| L26 6 | Woolton Delivery Office |
| L26 7 | Woolton Delivery Office |
| L26 8 | Woolton Delivery Office |
| L26 9 | Woolton Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| L | 2 | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| L | 2 | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the L26 postal code are LIVERPOOL and Halewood.
The L26 Postcode shares a border with L27 (LIVERPOOL, Netherley) and L35 (Rainhill, Whiston, PRESCOT).
Maps and visuals
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