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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 107 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
107
Deprivation level
7/10
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
58.78(+58%)
Public order
13.04(+29%)
Drugs
11.26(+189%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.57(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.09(+1%)
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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Prescot South area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £385,000.

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
Terraced32£150,000
Detached19£336,500
Semi-Detached47£195,000

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

L355DA

Brookside Close

L355EU

Coronation Drive

L355EX

Wilson Road

L352XH

Chestnut Close

L355BZ

Shaw Lane

L357NG

Watling Way

L357LH

Grays Avenue

L355DH

Fazakerley Road

L355BU

Youatt Avenue

L355DX

Molyneux Drive

L358LZ

Holt Lane

L357NB

Honeybourne Drive

L352UZ

Hazel Avenue

L355DY

Molyneux Drive

L357LZ

Farthingstone Close

L357NU

Time Park

L357NE

Litchborough Grove

L353QT

Barrows Cottages

L355AU

Birch Grove

L355AS

Crosfield Road

L355DT

Cross Lane

L355BP

Lathum Close

L352UF

Dragon Lane

L355AP

Brook Street

L357LE

Ford Road

L352XD

Birch Close

L353QX

Dragon Lane

L355ES

Coronation Drive

L357AF

Ferranti Close

L355BW

Kingsway

L352UW

Hazel Avenue

L352UQ

Dragon Lane

L355JF

Molyneux Drive

L355HA

Wilson Road

L355GA

Castle Mews

L342SN

Alder Close

L357JA

Scotchbarn Lane

L352UJ

Cook Street

L357JF

Prescot South

L355DL

Gregson Road

L355HJ

Lovett Drive

L355BL

Lathum Close

L357JG

Two Butt Lane

L352UY

Hazel Avenue

L357LD

Sinclair Close

L357LN

Sinclair Avenue

L357NN

Myers Avenue

L353QQ

Cross Lane

L355AF

Warrington Road

L355EP

Hughes Avenue

L355HB

Johnson Avenue

L357LW

Sinclair Avenue

L355BN

Gregson Road

L355EE

Thomas Drive

L355DQ

Saunders Avenue

L355BG

Kingsway

L357JN

Portico Lane

L357JZ

Sundale Avenue

L357AH

Fire Station Road

L352XJ

Cherry Tree Close

L355AY

Poplar Grove

L353QJ

Cross Lane

L355AH

Edward Road

L355HR

Ogle Close

L357NA

Helford Close

L355BY

Shaw Lane

L357AD

Middleton Drive

L355AJ

Edward Road

L355EF

Hughes Avenue

L355HW

Case Grove

L355HS

Rufford Close

L355AN

Cable Road

L352UG

Dragon Lane

L357LA

Mcvinnie Road

L355AW

Cable Road

L357LL

Sinclair Avenue

L355ET

Coronation Drive

L355DJ

Gregson Road

L357JB

Scotchbarn Lane

L357JU

Blundell Road

L355BB

Maple Grove

L355EW

Holden Road

L355AR

Windsor Road

L358NA

Holt Lane

L358LW

Longview Road

L353QW

Dragon Drive

L357LB

Mcvinnie Road

L357LG

Vining Road

L355EH

Florida Way

L355BD

Ash Grove

L357LX

Chater Close

L357NF

Watling Way

L355HL

Wyke Road

L353QP

Carr Terrace

L357JY

Sundale Avenue

L357NP

Ariss Grove

L355JG

Bryer Road

L355BH

Hayes Avenue

L355EJ

Hughes Avenue

L352XA

Cedar Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.