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About

Prescot sits in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, east of Liverpool city centre. The town has a market place, a parish church, and a small museum that records its long history in clock- and watchmaking; local collections show tools and examples from the trade that shaped the town in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Shakespeare North Playhouse opened in the town, located near the archaeological site where a 17th‑century playhouse once stood, and hosts productions and community workshops. Rail services from Prescot station provide direct journeys into Liverpool, supporting commuters and visitors to the town centre.

Local streets include a mix of shops, cafes and civic buildings, with regular community events centred on the market and the playhouse programme. Employment around Prescot combines small businesses and light industry, often on estates close to the town edge. Knowsley borough services operate from nearby administrative centres, and local walking routes link the town to surrounding residential areas and green corridors that sit between Prescot and neighbouring suburbs.

Area overview

On average Prescot has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 25.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Prescot is £37,607 per year. The median sale price in Prescot is £200,000 (around £215 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £290,000. There are 4 schools in Prescot: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Prescot is home to around 9,470 people, with a population density of about 3,453.6 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.56(+65%)
Shoplifting
29.88(+417%)
Public order
20.49(+102%)
Drugs
17(+336%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.1(-16%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,027
26.4%
No qualifications
1,881
24.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,381
17.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,096
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
786
10.24%
Total 16+ residents: 7,677

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

Median price: £200,000
Price per sq ft: £215
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £290K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Prescot area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £472,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Prescot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£338,498£292
Semi-Detached47£225,000£241
Terraced33£138,000£176
Flats14£112,500£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Prescot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prescot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£85,000£130,000£63,500
2017£237,500£58,000£132,000£82,000
2018£237,998£77,250£159,995£88,750
2019£258,995£69,500£183,495£86,500
2020£261,995£60,000£184,995£93,000
2021£262,250£82,500£189,995£115,000
2022£283,995£95,500£204,995£120,000
2023£315,995£90,000£222,495£130,000
2024£318,995£99,500£231,000£125,000
2025£334,998£95,250£236,000£140,000
2026£347,500£112,500£186,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prescot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prescot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£118£138£84
2017£171£102£127£101
2018£213£125£156£101
2019£217£124£169£105
2020£218£105£189£117
2021£222£126£214£134
2022£251£162£205£155
2023£282£143£224£161
2024£278£126£232£145
2025£291£154£239£168
2026£290£177£195£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prescot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Prescot in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district.

Band A£1,659
Band B£1,935
Band C£2,212
Band D£2,488
Band E£3,041
Band F£3,594
Band G£4,147
Band H£4,977

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Prescot

L341BL

Briars Road