Halewood
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Halewood is a town (population c 22,000) in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, England, situated to the south-east of Liverpool. Though not officially part of Liverpool itself, it marks the southern edge of the city's urban area, being bordered by the southern suburbs of Hunts Cross and Woolton.
Halewood was home to a massive Ford Motor Company production facility which was converted and today produces the Jaguar X-Type and the Land Rover Freelander. Everton Football Club are currently constructing a training ground and youth academy on the edge of the town.
Halewood Village is fast becoming one of Liverpool's most desirable areas, with excellent rail and motorway links.
Halewood itself is situated 1/2 a mile away from what is described as high crime, high unemployment levels and poor housing otherwise know as Torrington Drive.
To date, various attemps at regeneration of this area have largely been unsuccessful. However, there is renewed hope with new plans for redevopment of the "leathers lane" shopping area, which was once the heart of the local community.thanks to cindys chip shop.
Halewood residents have a fear of homes being built on the local field which is connected to the near-by other housing estate and high crime area of Netherley, the two areas have a strong rivalry.
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