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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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £187,875 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-Detached46£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

L355EZ

Dennett Road

L357AE

Quarry Grove

L357HJ

Sandfield Crescent

L357LY

Duncote Close

L355BT

Shaw Lane

L355DD

Molyneux Drive

L357AA

Ivy Mews

L357NG

Watling Way

L358NA

Holt Lane

L352UT

Lunt Avenue

L353QJ

Cross Lane

L353QQ

Cross Lane

L355AP

Brook Street

L355BJ

Hayes Avenue

L355DT

Cross Lane

L355DY

Molyneux Drive

L357LG

Vining Road

L353QL

Cross Lane

L355AS

Crosfield Road

L355DH

Fazakerley Road

L357JP

Blundell Road

L358LY

Longview Avenue

L355BD

Ash Grove

L355DB

Molyneux Drive

L355BE

Ash Grove

L355ES

Coronation Drive

L355JG

Bryer Road

L357JD

Scotchbarn Lane

L357NJ

Sandstone Drive

L355DZ

Molyneux Close

L355DX

Molyneux Drive

L357LE

Ford Road

L352UN

Hazel Avenue

L352UX

Pine Close

L355AE

Shaw Lane

L357LF

Ford Road

L355EG

Thomas Drive

L355EH

Florida Way

L353QG

Cross Lane

L355AJ

Edward Road

L355EP

Hughes Avenue

L355BQ

Kingsway

L355DG

Saunders Avenue

L355HR

Ogle Close

L357JJ

Prescot South

L352UF

Dragon Lane

L353QS

Lancaster Avenue

L355BY

Shaw Lane

L357JB

Scotchbarn Lane

L357LD

Sinclair Close

L357LX

Chater Close

L355BX

Brookside Road

L355EU

Coronation Drive

L355HN

Martin Grove

L355AG

Gilbert Road

L355DQ

Saunders Avenue

L355EL

Hughes Avenue

L357HN

Sandfield Crescent

L355DW

Bryer Road

L357JR

Portico Lane

L357LQ

Vining Road

L355AH

Edward Road

L355BG

Kingsway

L355DJ

Gregson Road

L357JY

Sundale Avenue

L355DF

Saunders Avenue

L357LZ

Farthingstone Close

L357NA

Helford Close

L357NN

Myers Avenue

L358LN

Longview Road

L358PZ

Hadden Close

L355HA

Wilson Road

L355AR

Windsor Road

L355BN

Gregson Road

L357LH

Grays Avenue

L357LU

Brockhall Close

L357LT

Ancholme Close

L357NB

Honeybourne Drive

L355DU

Cross Lane

L357ND

Honeybourne Drive

L355BR

Shaw Lane

L355DL

Gregson Road

L355HW

Case Grove

L355JA

Broadlands

L352UY

Hazel Avenue

L355HE

Steward Court

L357LN

Sinclair Avenue

L357JU

Blundell Road

L355BF

Prescot South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.