Liverpool L26 area guide
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Is Liverpool L26 a good place to live?
In Liverpool (L26), recorded crime is 5% above the national average, homes sell for around £268,480 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 5% above average
- C Schools67% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£268,480
Population
19,234
Recorded crime
240.3
Schools
7
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Liverpool L26
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Liverpool L26 is rated high. Around 3.7% of properties (290 of 7,840) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 187 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in L26, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (33 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in L26 (May 24–Apr 26, average 98/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 8,139
Owned 71% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for L26.
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Liverpool L26: frequently asked questions
Is Liverpool L26 a good place to live?
In Liverpool (L26), recorded crime is 5% above the national average, homes sell for around £268,480 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Liverpool L26?
Recorded crime in Liverpool L26 runs at 240.3 per 1,000 properties, 5% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Liverpool L26 safe?
Crime in Liverpool L26 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Liverpool L26 runs at 240.3 per 1,000 properties, 5% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Liverpool L26?
Homes in Liverpool L26 sell for around £268,480 on average, based on 372 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Liverpool L26 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Liverpool L26 is rated high. Around 3.7% of properties (290 of 7,840) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 187 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Liverpool L26?
There are 7 schools in Liverpool L26 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Liverpool L26 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Liverpool L26, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Liverpool L26 a deprived area?
Liverpool L26 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).