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About

Prescot is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside, located about 8 miles east of Liverpool city centre. The area has a mix of residential neighborhoods, local businesses, and green spaces, with a strong sense of community. Prescot is known for its historical connections, including the Prescot Museum and the nearby Shakespeare North Playhouse, which celebrates the town’s theatrical heritage. The town center offers a range of shops, cafes, and services, catering to everyday needs.

Transport links are convenient, with Prescot Railway Station providing direct access to Liverpool and Manchester. The area is also close to the M57 motorway, making it accessible by road. Schools and healthcare facilities are available locally, serving families and residents. Nearby parks, such as Stadt Moers Park, provide outdoor recreation options. Prescot balances its historical roots with modern amenities, making it a practical place to live.

Area overview

On average Prescot has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Prescot is £33,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Prescot: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prescot Population
9,470
Population density
3,453.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,666
91.56%
Other White
167
1.76%
Indian
113
1.19%
African
86
0.91%
Other Asian
71
0.75%
Total population: 9,465

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,285
29.14%
Owns outright
897
20.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
868
19.69%
Other social rented
663
15.04%
Social rents from council
578
13.11%
Total households: 4,409

Property prices in Prescot

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £193,500 in Prescot area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,574 up to £411,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Prescot 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£338,750
Flats14£98,500
Semi-Detached47£225,000
Terraced33£130,000

10 years median price trend in Prescot

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

All postcodes in Prescot

L341NF

Manchester Road

L341NX

Wood Green

L342SA

Columbia Road

L345AH

Lavender Crescent

L345RD

Smith Street

L345RU

Cyprus Street

L355BP

Lathum Close

L355DE

Saunders Avenue

L355EB

Thomas Drive

L341AR

Prescot

L341LU

Carr Lane

L341LY

South Avenue

L341NT

Chorley Road

L343AD

Mitchell Road

L346HP

St Helens Road

L346JB

Carlton Street

L346JU

Seddons Court

L341BS

Prescot

L343AE

Mitchell Road

L343LL

Derby Street

L343LP

Derby Street

L345PB

Prescot

L345QY

Columbia Road

L345RF

Derby Square

L346HJ

Moss Street

L346JL

Carlton Street

L353QH

Cross Lane

L355BL

Lathum Close

L355EE

Thomas Drive

L341AX

Cables Way

L342AF

Prescot

L342SD

Albany Road

L343AG

Prescot

L345AB

Station Road Boulevard

L345SN

Station Road

L346HG

High Street

L346HZ

Grosvenor Road

L346LJ

Lloyd Road

L355EZ

Dennett Road

L341BQ

Prescot

L341AU

Tybalt Way

L341LT

Cables Way

L341WD

Aspinall Street

L345ND

Manchester Road

L345NQ

Manchester Road

L345RT

Atherton Street

L345SA

Pembertons Court

L346HR

Evans Street

L346JA

Grosvenor Road

L343LS

Egerton Road

L341AW

Stratford Drive

L345PD

Prescot

L345QX

Queens Road

L345RN

Lavender Crescent

L346HH

Eaton Street

L346LW

Chapman Grove

L355BJ

Hayes Avenue

L355DD

Molyneux Drive

L355DT

Cross Lane

L355DY

Molyneux Close

L346HA

Mill Street

L341BT

Prescot

L342AG

Prescot

L345SQ

Williams Street

L346JD

Duke Street

L353QL

Cross Lane

L355DB

Molyneux Drive

L355DH

Fazakerley Road

L343AB

Mill Street

L345QQ

Aspinall Street

L345QU

Aspinall Street

L345TB

Aspinall Street

L346HD

Eaton Street

L346HT

St Helens Road

L355BE

Ash Grove

L355DZ

Molyneux Close

L355ES

Coronation Drive

L355JG

Bryer Road

L341AF

Poppy Grove

L341BL

Briars Road

L341LN

Wood Green

L341PB

Cables Way

L341QN

Cables Way

L342AE

Prescot

L342SB

Columbia Road

L343AH

Mitchell Road

L345AE

Layton Way

L345PG

Kelly Street

L345QJ

Eccleston Street

L345TJ

Scotchbarn Lane

L346HE

High Street

L346JH

Salisbury Street

L346NG

Rio Court

L353YW

Prescot

L355AE

Brookside Road

L355DX

Molyneux Drive

L355GA

Molyneux Close

L341AL

Prescot Park Way

L341AY

Viola Grove

L341AZ

Carr Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.