Compton Way, Halewood, Liverpool, L26 9XG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L26 9XG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.6%	54.6%	-1.0%	51.0%	3.6%
Male	44.4%	45.4%	1.0%	49.0%	-3.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around L26 9XG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	46.8%	50.9%	4.1%	37.9%	13.0%
Married: Opposite sex	33.2%	27.2%	-6.0%	44.2%	-17.0%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.1%	2.3%	0.2%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	7.9%	8.1%	0.2%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	8.9%	11.6%	2.7%	6.1%	5.5%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.6%	36.4%	-0.2%	48.4%	-12.0%
Good health	32.5%	31.8%	-0.7%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	17.3%	17.4%	0.1%	12.7%	4.7%
Bad health	10.3%	11%	0.7%	4.0%	7.0%
Very bad health	3.3%	3.4%	0.1%	1.2%	2.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around L26 9XG this area, 36.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	42.6%	36.6%	-6.0%	18.2%	18.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	10.3%	-1.3%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	10.3%	-3.4%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	5.7%	3.1%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	16.6%	3.4%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	12.1%	15.4%	3.3%	33.8%	-18.4%
Other	4.2%	5.1%	0.9%	2.8%	2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	2.6%	2.6%	2.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.8%	91.5%	-2.3%	81.4%	10.1%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.3%	97.9%	1.6%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	97.9%	1.6%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.7%	76.7%	3.0%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
No passport held	19.5%	13.5%	6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.8%	37.2%	2.6%
Christian	56.4%	46.2%	10.2%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Compton Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Compton Way was 113.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.2% higher than the Halewood North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Compton Way has the 17th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Halewood North and the 119th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in L26 9XG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Compton Way are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Knowsley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Compton Way, Halewood, Liverpool, L26 9XG

Estimated Average Property Prices for L26 9XG

Average Price
£176,921

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£176,921

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Compton Way

Average Price
£169,696

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£169,696

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Compton WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Compton Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2021-07-30	£216,435
14 Compton Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£113,500	2019-08-12	£171,262
11 Compton Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£78,000	2004-08-06	£159,480
11 Compton Way, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£27,000	1996-01-29	£144,175

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L26 9XG

Employment

L26 9XG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	42
Retired	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	28
Part-Time Employee	21
Other	16
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	6
Self-Employed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	10
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Hutte Community Primary School Lichfield Road , Halewood L26 1TT	- not rated	273 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Hutte Junior School Lichfield Road , Halewood L26 1TT	- not rated	273 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Hutte Infant School Lichfield Road , Halewood L26 1TT	- not rated	273 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roseheath County Infant School Leathers Lane , Halewood L26 1XQ	- not rated	743 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Roseheath Community Primary School Leathers Lane , Halewood L26 1XQ	- not rated	743 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Halewood Centre for Learning (Community) The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU	- not rated	863 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Halewood Academy The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU	3out of 4	863 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Halewood College The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU	- not rated	884 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's High School Wood Road , Halewood L26 0TA	- not rated	976 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parklands High School Ganworth Road , Speke L24 2RZ	- not rated	1,348 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield School Bailey's Lane , Halewood L26 0TY	- not rated	1,319 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Finch Woods Academy Bailey's Lane , Halewood L26 0TY	1out of 4	1,319 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Arncliffe School Arncliffe Road , Halewood L25 9QE	- not rated	1,476 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Knowsley Southern Primary Support Centre Arncliffe Road , Halewood L25 9QE	- not rated	1,503 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Camberley School Arncliffe Road , Halewood L25 9PB	- not rated	2,039 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hub	Lichfield Road, Halewood	335 yd
Anglia Restaurant	(Jaguar Plant), South Road	658 yd
Cafe Connect	Jaguar Plant, North Road	658 yd
Escort Restaurant	Escort Restaurant (Jaguar Plant), South Road	658 yd
The Brunch Box	5 Wood Road, Halewood	731 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	9 The Halewood Shopping Centre, Leathers Lane	734 yd
Halewood Fish Bar	Unit 11, The Halewood Shopping Centre	816 yd
The Fuel Stop	Jaguar Plant, North Road	969 yd
The Pit Stop	Jaguar Plant, North Road	969 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	1 The Halewood Shopping Centre, Leathers Lane		816 yd
Iceland	5 The Halewood Shopping Centre, Leathers Lane		816 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Halewood Town Junior Football Academy LEATHERS LANE	grass pitches	801 yd
Halewood Academy THE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	995 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.