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Prescot

England / North West / Knowsley / Prescot

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 164 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
164
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

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

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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 in Prescot area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £411,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£337,500
Flats15£100,000
Semi-Detached42£216,000
Terraced33£128,420

10 years price trend in Prescot

All postcodes in Prescot

L341NA

Central Avenue

L341NG

Driffield Road

L343LR

Park Road

L345NL

Station Road Boulevard

L345AD

Layton Way

L345QE

Eccleston Street

L345TH

Aspinall Street

L346LD

Harvard Grove

L341LR

Norris Road

L345PF

Houghton Street

L345SW

Station Road

L346JG

Cross Street

L355EG

Holden Road

L355EH

Florida Way

L355EP

Florida Way

L346LB

Belvedere Close

L341AQ

Manchester Road

L341LH

Driffield Road

L341NU

Westbrook Avenue

L341QG

Cables Way

L345NT

Warrington Road

L345RE

Warrington Road

L355BQ

Kingsway

L355DG

Saunders Avenue

L341LS

Preston Avenue

L341NR

Prescot

L342TJ

Bookbinders Lane

L342UN

Aspinall Street

L343LE

Derby Street

L343LZ

Egerton Road

L345GA

Eccleston Street

L345RB

Warrington Road

L345RG

Scotchbarn Lane

L346HX

Warrington Road

L346LG

Hamnett Road

L355BY

Shaw Lane

L355EU

Coronation Drive

L341ND

Manchester Road

L341QH

Sewell Street

L355DQ

Saunders Avenue

L355EL

Hughes Avenue

L343LT

Egerton Road

L341BE

Prescot

L341LD

Norris Road

L341NS

Carr Lane

L345UD

Bridge Road

L355BG

Kingsway

L355DJ

Gregson Road

L355DW

Bryer Road

L341LQ

Prescot

L341NJ

Garden Walk

L343AF

Prescot

L342SF

Evelyn Avenue

L343LJ

Derby Street

L345RH

Prescot

L345SE

Aspinall Street

L355DF

Saunders Avenue

L355HA

Wilson Road

L341NE

Manchester Road

L341NQ

Manchester Road

L343AN

Mitchell Road

L343NB

Knowsley Park Lane

L343NE

Knowsley Park Lane

L345PE

Prescot

L345QL

Eccleston Street

L346LR

St Helens Road

L355BN

Gregson Road

L343LU

Green Road

L341AE

Brook Road

L341NB

Central Avenue

L341NH

Garden Walk

L345AG

Layton Way

L345RL

East Street

L346HU

Evans Street

L349GX

Aspinall Street

L355DL

Gregson Road

L355BR

Bryer Road

L355DU

Cross Lane

L341BG

High Hall Way

L341BP

Prescot Park Way

L341LA

Vicarage Place

L341LP

Beesley Road

L342AD

Albany Road

L345AF

Layton Way

L345NB

Speakman Way

L345QN

Atherton Street

L345SB

Prescot

L345ST

Warrington Road

L341AA

Hall Lane

L341LE

Pratt Road

L341LW

Driffield Road

L341LZ

Preston Avenue

L343LD

High Street

L345NN

Speakman Way

L345RR

East Street

L345SJ

Williams Street

L345SY

Bridge Road

L346HS

Cross Street
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.