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L34 1AF

Poppy Grove

Prescot North

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Detailed insights for L34 1AF

Overview

Postcode L34 1AF is located in a major urban area, within the Prescot North ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Prescot area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Prescot is £37,607 per year. The nearest station is Prescot, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stadt Moers Park: Pottery Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Prescot has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,444 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Prescot has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.4%

Approximately 0.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Prescot is £37,607 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 213 ft away from L34 1AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Prescot near L34 1AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Prescot located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L34 1AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot
0.6 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L34 1AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStadt Moers Park: Pottery FieldsLargeWalking directions to Stadt Moers Park: Pottery Fields

Area Profile

Population
548
Population density
4,360.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.76(+47%)
Public order
15(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.25(+59%)
Drugs
7.88(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.75(-62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
460
83.64%
Indian
35
6.36%
Other White
29
5.27%
Chinese
4
0.73%
Pakistani
3
0.55%
Total population: 550

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
221
50%
Level 3 (A level)
107
24.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
13.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
4.07%
Apprenticeship
17
3.85%
Total 16+ residents: 442

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
208
90.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
5.68%
Owns outright
7
3.06%
Other social rented
1
0.44%
Total households: 229

Property prices in Prescot North

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £260K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Prescot North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £765,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£340,000£280
Semi-Detached56£231,000£244
Terraced34£145,000£184
Flats18£107,500£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Prescot North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prescot North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£87,500£145,000£75,500
2017£238,750£88,000£148,000£84,500
2018£244,500£78,000£172,973£98,000
2019£256,995£80,000£179,998£93,000
2020£262,995£90,000£184,995£95,000
2021£268,250£85,000£192,995£121,750
2022£292,995£114,000£212,495£120,000
2023£319,995£98,000£224,500£126,000
2024£319,995£104,500£234,995£134,000
2025£343,500£105,000£232,500£150,000
2026£365,000£105,000£218,750£144,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prescot North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prescot North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£119£155£100
2017£172£132£148£106
2018£212£127£163£131
2019£216£131£169£118
2020£213£104£185£119
2021£221£132£214£138
2022£249£169£213£153
2023£282£152£224£153
2024£277£156£240£149
2025£280£155£237£179
2026£292£157£240£189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prescot North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 1AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 1AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 20263, Oaks Close, Prescot, L34 1AESemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
26 Sept 20257, Oaks Close, Prescot, L34 1AESemi-DetachedFreehold£227,500
31 Mar 20254, Oaks Close, Prescot, L34 1AESemi-DetachedFreehold£236,000
05 Dec 2025119, Stratford Drive, Prescot, L34 1ANTerracedFreehold£230,000
25 Jul 2025121, Stratford Drive, Prescot, L34 1ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£236,000

Schools

In the L34 1AF postcode area, located within Prescot, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L34 1AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryPrescot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L34 1AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L34 1AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGo LocalMolyneux Close, Knowsley, L35 5DYWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miMolyneux Drive Discount StoreMolyneux Close, Knowsley, L35 5DYWalking directions to Molyneux Drive Discount Store
0.3 miTesco ExtraSteley Way, Knowsley, L34 5NQWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miM&S FoodhallSteley Way, Prescot, L34 5NQWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,844
Band C£2,108
Band D£2,371
Band E£2,898
Band F£3,425
Band G£3,952
Band H£4,743

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L34 1AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Frances Wynn

Prescot North - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Anneliese Midgley

Knowsley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictKnowsleyE08000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyKnowsleyE14001317
WardPrescot NorthE05010940
ParishPrescotE04000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PrescotE02001333
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 007DE01006464
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2020-08-01

Frequently asked questions about L34 1AF

Is L34 1AF (Prescot) safe?

The area around L34 1AF records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near L34 1AF?

The median sale price around L34 1AF in Prescot is £210,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L34 1AF?

There are 12 schools close to L34 1AF, including St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), St Luke's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Prescot Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L34 1AF?

The closest station to L34 1AF is Prescot, about 419 m away.

How deprived is the area around L34 1AF?

L34 1AF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,444 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L34 1AF (Prescot) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L34 1AF is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Frances Wynn (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.