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Prescot South

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About

Prescot South ward encompasses a mix of residential streets and local commercial activity centred around Eccleston Street. The area is primarily residential, with a variety of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It functions as a local service hub for the immediate community, containing essential shops, services, and several pubs that serve as social focal points. The ward includes green spaces like the small park on Warrington Road, providing recreational areas within the urban setting.

A defining characteristic is the presence of the historic St Mary's Church, a prominent local landmark with its origins in the 19th century. The ward's layout is shaped by main thoroughfares such as St Helens Road, which channel traffic through the area. Educational and community facilities, including primary schools and community centres, are integrated throughout the neighbourhood. The overall character is one of a settled, established residential district with its own distinct high street serving daily needs.

Area overview

On average Prescot South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Prescot South is £43,159 per year. There are 2 schools in Prescot South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Prescot South is home to around 10,122 people, with a population density of about 5,694.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prescot South Population
10,122
Population density
5,694.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.5(+55%)
Public order
12.35(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.05(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.37(+16%)
Drugs
10.37(+174%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,113
90.03%
Indian
300
2.96%
Other Asian
166
1.64%
Other White
112
1.11%
African
85
0.84%
Total population: 10,122

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,213
27.16%
No qualifications
1,868
22.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,492
18.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,178
14.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
818
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 8,147

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,400
33.03%
Owns outright
1,292
30.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
556
13.12%
Other social rented
443
10.45%
Social rents from council
435
10.26%
Total households: 4,238

Property prices in Prescot South

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £186,500 in Prescot South area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Prescot South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Prescot South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£300,000
Flats1£72,000
Semi-Detached47£190,000
Terraced24£150,000

10 years median price trend in Prescot South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prescot South.

All postcodes in Prescot South

L355GA

Castle Mews

L355HS

Rufford Close

L357AH

Fire Station Road

L355AN

Cable Road

L357AG

Atherton Drive

L355HJ

Lovett Drive

L355EQ

Thomas Drive

L355HD

Johnson Avenue

L342SN

Alder Close

L352UW

Hazel Avenue

L352UZ

Hazel Avenue

L355AT

Shaw Lane

L355DN

Bryer Road

L355FB

Prescot South

L357AF

Ferranti Close

L357JN

Portico Lane

L357NR

Waine Grove

L358LZ

Holt Lane

L355ED

Thomas Drive

L352US

Willow Avenue

L353SX

Old Colliery Road

L357NE

Litchborough Grove

L357NZ

Redstone Way

L352UA

Warrington Road

L352XH

Chestnut Close

L353QX

Dragon Lane

L352XL

Warrington Road

L353QT

Barrows Cottages

L357NF

Watling Way

L353QR

Esonwood Road

L355BA

Willow Grove

L355JF

Molyneux Drive

L357LJ

Sinclair Avenue

L352UU

Maple Close

L355EW

Holden Road

L355FA

Prescot South

L355EJ

Hughes Avenue

L353QP

Carr Terrace

L353QW

Dragon Drive

L355AQ

Gilbert Road

L355AZ

Poplar Grove

L355BU

Youatt Avenue

L352XJ

Cherry Tree Close

L355AX

Beechwood Grove

L355ER

Coronation Drive

L357NW

Foster Close

L358LW

Longview Road

L357JE

Delph Lane

L355EN

Holden Road

L355EX

Wilson Road

L352XB

Cedar Close

L355EY

Dennett Road

L357JG

Two Butt Lane

L357NP

Ariss Grove

L352UH

Dragon Lane

L352UQ

Dragon Lane

L355AW

Cable Road

L355HB

Johnson Avenue

L357AB

Middleton Drive

L357NL

Gilleney Grove

L357NU

Time Park

L358LA

Warrington Road

L355HL

Wyke Road

L357JZ

Sundale Avenue

L357LW

Sinclair Avenue

L352UJ

Cook Street

L355AF

Warrington Road

L355AL

Susan Walk

L355AU

Birch Grove

L355BW

Kingsway

L357JF

Prescot South

L355ET

Coronation Drive

L352XA

Cedar Road

L342RJ

Old Lane

L352UG

Dragon Lane

L352XD

Birch Close

L355EB

Thomas Drive

L355BH

Hayes Avenue

L355EF

Hughes Avenue

L357AD

Middleton Drive

L357LS

Sandstone Drive

L355BP

Lathum Close

L355DE

Saunders Avenue

L357LA

Mcvinnie Road

L357NH

Blundell Road

L357LB

Mcvinnie Road

L352UP

Meadway

L355AD

Warrington Road

L355BB

Maple Grove

L355BL

Lathum Close

L357JH

Fire Station Road

L353QH

Cross Lane

L355EE

Thomas Drive

L355AY

Poplar Grove

L355DA

Brookside Close

L357JA

Scotchbarn Lane

L357LL

Sinclair Avenue

L355BS

Shaw Lane

L353BA

Esonwood Road

L355BZ

Shaw Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.