Area Information for Prescot, L34 5UZ

This postcode in Prescot is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Prescot South ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of St Helens South and Whiston. This page combines information for the address Prescot, L34 5UZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of L34 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in July 1995. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Knowsley
Ward Prescot South
Constituency St Helens South and Whiston * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North West
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Prescot South), and the Merseyside Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 92 crimes were reported within half a mile of L34 5UZ.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Prescot, L34 5UZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Prescot, L34 5UZ:

Manchester Road, Prescot, L34 5UD
Hall Lane, Prescot, L34 5UN
Kenneth Close, Prescot, L34 5NE
Kenneth Close, Prescot, L34 5NH
Bridge Road, Prescot, L34 5SY
Kenneth Close, Prescot, L34 5NG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about L34 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Prescot consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 3
Semi-Detached 90
Terraced 28
Flat (Purpose-Built) 12
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 133
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Prescot contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 29% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 38
Owned with Mortgage 34
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 12
Rented: Other Social 27
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 23
Rent Free 0
Total 134

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 45
Two People 43
Three People 23
Four People 18
Five People 3
Six People 0
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 133

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Prescot consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 45
Family Household 84
Other Household 4
Total 133

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 44
Deprived In One Dimension 44
Deprived In Two Dimensions 28
Deprived In Three Dimensions 15
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 132

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in St Helens South and Whiston constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 147
Female 148
Total 295

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 12
5-9 25
10-14 16
15-19 17
20-24 15
25-29 12
30-34 21
35-39 22
40-44 19
45-49 24
50-54 18
55-59 23
60-64 15
65-69 14
70-74 15
75-79 16
80-84 7
85+ 7
Total 298

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode L34 5UZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 118
Married 74
Separated 6
Divorced 18
Widowed 19
Total 235

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 111
Good 110
Fair 49
Bad 21
Very Bad 8
Total 299

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

L34 5UZ and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 34% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 48
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 31
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 29
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 32
No GCSEs or Equivalent 82
Other 5
Total 239

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 94% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 276
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Indian 6
Chinese 9
Black African 3
Total 295

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 273
European Union 8
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 9
Total 296

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 273
10+ Years 8
5-10 Years 5
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 297

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to L34 5UZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 55
United Kingdom 227
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 86
Christian 190
Buddhist 5
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 13
Total 295

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Prescot South ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in part-time employment - 18% of the resident population. On average, around 11.9% of census respondents were in part-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 65
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 42
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 10
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 11
Retired 51
Looking After Home or Family 14
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 26
Other 12
Total 239

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 6
Professional Occupations 12
Associate Professional Occupations 12
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 21
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 12
Elementary Occupations 19
Total 117

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 7
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 33
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 31
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 19
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 17
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 37
Semi-Routine Occupation 51
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 34
Full-time Student 10
Total 239

Prescot, L34 5UZ is within the Prescot South policing neighbourhood, under the Merseyside Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 92 crimes were reported within half a mile of L34 5UZ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 92 crimes committed near L34 5UZ
Neighbourhood Team Address Prescot South
Force Website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to L34 5UZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for L34 5UZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Prescot, L34 5UZ. The nearest railway station is Prescot, approximately 360 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Prescot 360 yards
Whiston 0.6 miles
Eccleston Park 1.1 miles
Rainhill 1.5 miles
Huyton 1.9 miles
Thatto Heath 2.1 miles
Roby 2.4 miles
Lea Green 3.2 miles
Hough Green 3.6 miles
St Helens Central 3.7 miles
Broad Green 3.9 miles
Halewood 4 miles
Widnes 4.1 miles
St Helens Junction 4.3 miles
Hunts Cross 4.7 miles
Wavertree Technology Park 5.1 miles
Mossley Hill 5.5 miles
West Allerton 5.6 miles
Liverpool South Parkway 5.7 miles
Headbolt Lane 5.9 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Prescot, L34 5UZ. The nearest is St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School, approximately 70 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Prescot, L34 5UZ. The nearest is The Prescot School, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The Prescot School 0.8 miles May 2024
    
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy 0.8 miles April 2024
    
Lord Derby Academy 1.5 miles June 2023
    
Tower College 2 miles  
Rainhill High School 2.1 miles February 2023
    
De La Salle School 2.7 miles June 2023
    
The Sutton Academy 2.9 miles June 2022
    
NexGen Academy 3 miles  
Gateacre School 3.2 miles December 2023
    
Broughton Hall Catholic High School 3.5 miles November 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Prescot, L34 5UZ. The nearest is PARK HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, approximately 720 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Prescot, L34 5UZ. The nearest is 183dental, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Prescot, L34 5UZ. The nearest is Whiston Hospital, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Prescot, L34 5UZ. The nearest is Millican Opticians, approximately 0.6 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.