Postcode insights

L34 1BB

Briars Road

Prescot North

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Detailed insights for L34 1BB

Overview

Postcode L34 1BB 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 8 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
33.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

33.6%

Approximately 33.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from L34 1BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Prescot near L34 1BB 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 1BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot
0.7 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
1,434.1 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
224
86.82%
Other White
14
5.43%
Pakistani
4
1.55%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.55%
Indian
3
1.16%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
28.21%
Level 3 (A level)
49
25.13%
No qualifications
35
17.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.18%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
60.66%
Other social rented
29
23.77%
Social rents from council
12
9.84%
Owns with a mortgage
5
4.1%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

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 1BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 1BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20264, Midsummer Avenue, Prescot, L34 1AHDetachedFreehold£360,000
31 Oct 202520, Midsummer Avenue, Prescot, L34 1AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
30 Apr 20269, Lysander Road, Prescot, L34 1BPDetachedFreehold£290,000
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 1BB postcode area, located within Prescot, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.7 miSecondaryThe Prescot SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimaryPrescot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L34 1BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 1BB, 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 Introduced2019-05-01

Frequently asked questions about L34 1BB

Is L34 1BB (Prescot) safe?

The area around L34 1BB 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 1BB?

The median sale price around L34 1BB 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 1BB?

There are 10 schools close to L34 1BB, including St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), The Prescot School (Requires improvement) and Prescot Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L34 1BB?

The closest station to L34 1BB is Prescot, about 511 m away.

How deprived is the area around L34 1BB?

L34 1BB 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 1BB (Prescot) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L34 1BB 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.