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The township of Halewood lies between the old course of the Ditton Brook in the north and Rams Brook in the south, both running into the Mersey. Disputes over the manor lands of Halewood between the Ireland and Holland families began in the 13th Century and continued through the medieval period. The Ireland family held Hale, most of Halebank and part of North End, while the Holland family who were the superior lords, controlled most of North End and a portion of Halebank. However, the Hollands were based in Halebank, while the Irelands' main residence was the 'Hutt' within Halewood. This confusing state of affairs continued for centuries.

Throughout the post medieval period, the township was mainly agricultural which continued until the 1960s when the suburban sprawl of Liverpool began to envelope the west end of Halewood. Today, Halewood is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley. Though not officially part of Liverpool, it marks the southern edge of the city's urban area, being bordered by the southern suburbs of Hunts Cross, Woolton and Speke. However, people from Halewood still regard themselves as from Liverpool, as many of them were moved there from the city anyway. Halewood is home to a massive Ford Motor Company production facility which today produces the Jaguar X-Type and the Land Rover Freelander. Everton Football Club have recently opened their extensive modern training facilities and youth academy on Finch Lane Farm site.

Parts of Halewood village still retains some of its former Victorian character with its open aspects, green areas and well spaced buildings. Halewood Park still reflects this countryside atmosphere, providing a welcoming environment for the whole family to enjoy. The Trans-Pennine Trail is an idyllic cycle route that runs through the site, passing a number of ponds. There are many fine houses and farms to see in Halewood, including The Hayes - the main house of which has a builder's stone dated 1867. Other historic houses include Foxhill House and farm, Wellcroft Cottages, Brook House, Harefield/Ashton Hey, and Irelands Farm. St Nicholas Church is a Gothic style, Grade II listed building and displays pew boxes and stained glass designed by William Morris. The old rectory has an attractive late Georgian frontage and retains the original pattern of windows.

During the medieval period it was originally part of the wood of Hale