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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

L355BX

Brookside Road

L355AT

Shaw Lane

L352UH

Dragon Lane

L357HJ

Sandfield Crescent

L355EG

Thomas Drive

L357NJ

Sandstone Drive

L357NH

Blundell Road

L355AD

Warrington Road

L355HE

Steward Court

L355AX

Beechwood Grove

L353QS

Lancaster Avenue

L355BT

Shaw Lane

L355ER

Coronation Drive

L355BJ

Hayes Avenue

L357HN

Sandfield Crescent

L357NL

Gilleney Grove

L355DN

Bryer Road

L355AQ

Gilbert Road

L355JA

Broadlands

L342RJ

Old Lane

L357LY

Duncote Close

L358PZ

Hadden Close

L355FA

Prescot South

L357LS

Sandstone Drive

L355DW

Bryer Road

L355FB

Prescot South

L353QG

Cross Lane

L353SX

Old Colliery Road

L355DG

Saunders Avenue

L357LQ

Vining Road

L352US

Willow Avenue

L357JE

Delph Lane

L353QR

Esonwood Road

L355AZ

Poplar Grove

L357JR

Portico Lane

L355BF

Prescot South

L352UX

Pine Close

L355EL

Hughes Avenue

L355HD

Johnson Avenue

L357NZ

Redstone Way

L357AB

Middleton Drive

L357LF

Ford Road

L353BA

Esonwood Road

L355BA

Willow Grove

L357LU

Brockhall Close

L355DZ

Molyneux Close

L355HN

Martin Grove

L352UU

Maple Close

L355AE

Shaw Lane

L355EY

Dennett Road

L357AA

Ivy Mews

L355DU

Cross Lane

L355DB

Molyneux Drive

L353QL

Cross Lane

L357NW

Foster Close

L357LT

Ancholme Close

L355DF

Saunders Avenue

L358LA

Warrington Road

L352UT

Lunt Avenue

L352UP

Meadway

L355EN

Holden Road

L352UA

Warrington Road

L357AE

Quarry Grove

L355AL

Susan Walk

L357NR

Waine Grove

L355AG

Gilbert Road

L352XB

Cedar Close

L357ND

Honeybourne Drive

L357JP

Blundell Road

L358LY

Longview Avenue

L357AG

Atherton Drive

L353QH

Cross Lane

L355BQ

Kingsway

L355DD

Molyneux Drive

L357LJ

Sinclair Avenue

L355EQ

Thomas Drive

L355EB

Thomas Drive

L355BE

Ash Grove

L355ED

Thomas Drive

L352UN

Hazel Avenue

L357JH

Fire Station Road

L358LN

Longview Road

L357JD

Scotchbarn Lane

L357JJ

Prescot South

L355BS

Shaw Lane

L352XL

Warrington Road

L355BR

Shaw Lane

L355DE

Saunders Avenue

L355EZ

Dennett Road

Data Sources

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