Postcode insights

L34 2QS

Portico Lane

Eccleston

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Detailed insights for L34 2QS

Overview

Postcode L34 2QS is located in a major urban area, within the Eccleston ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Eccleston Park area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eccleston Park is £53,390 per year. The nearest station is Eccleston Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Eccleston Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Eccleston Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Eccleston Park is £53,390 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L34 2QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Eccleston Park near L34 2QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Eccleston Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L34 2QS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Eccleston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Eccleston Park
0.8 mi

Thatto Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Thatto Heath

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
1,861.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.55(-61%)
Other theft
3.29(-50%)
Public order
2.35(-77%)
Vehicle crime
1.88(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.88(-79%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
337
91.08%
Indian
16
4.32%
Other White
8
2.16%
Arab
4
1.08%
Other Black
1
0.27%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
43.69%
Level 3 (A level)
54
16.62%
No qualifications
44
13.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 325

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
48.03%
Owns with a mortgage
57
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.21%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.63%
Social rents from council
3
1.97%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Eccleston

Median price£252,500
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £350K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 (about £259 per square foot) in Eccleston area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £755,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eccleston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£389,750£292
Semi-Detached62£253,750£259
Terraced16£193,000£251
Flats7£115,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eccleston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eccleston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307,000£75,000£193,000£129,475
2017£309,475£79,000£181,750£159,620
2018£325,000£141,500£191,500£161,950
2019£354,950£119,950£205,000£162,950
2020£362,250£100,000£205,975£150,725
2021£365,000£131,500£223,500£165,000
2022£410,000£150,500£235,000£170,750
2023£393,000£127,500£240,000£200,000
2024£350,000£170,000£253,000£207,500
2025£433,750£110,500£258,500£175,000
2026£385,000£107,250£255,000£176,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eccleston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eccleston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£116£183£97
2017£238£141£191£208
2018£227£198£195£211
2019£229£237£202£181
2020£223£103£210£181
2021£253£220£216£203
2022£287£250£229£196
2023£303£244£246£260
2024£294£268£249£228
2025£297£222£256£208
2026£295£213£256£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eccleston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 2QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 2QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Sept 20257, Orchard Close, Prescot, L34 2QXDetachedFreehold£205,000
27 Jun 20257, Middlehurst Close, Prescot, L34 2QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,000
28 Feb 202514, East Close, Prescot, L34 2RASemi-DetachedLeasehold£275,000
27 Oct 202519, The Meads, Prescot, L34 2GATerracedFreehold£246,000
19 Dec 2025250, St Helens Road, Prescot, L34 2QHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£350,000

Schools

In the L34 2QS postcode area, located within Eccleston Park, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L34 2QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryEccleston Lane Ends Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryEvelyn Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryPrescot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L34 2QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L34 2QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miEccleston Hill Wines531 Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3BYWalking directions to Eccleston Hill Wines

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,780
Band C£2,034
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,797
Band F£3,306
Band G£3,814
Band H£4,577

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 2QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Geoff Pearl

Eccleston - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Michael Haw

Eccleston - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Philip Jonathan Cass

Eccleston - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Marie Rimmer

St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSt. HelensE08000013
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Helens South and WhistonE14001510
WardEcclestonE05014123
ParishEcclestonE04013115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Eccleston ParkE02001423
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 018CE01006828
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L34 2QS

Is L34 2QS (Eccleston Park) safe?

The area around L34 2QS records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near L34 2QS?

The median sale price around L34 2QS in Eccleston Park is £252,500 (about £259 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L34 2QS?

There are 9 schools close to L34 2QS, including Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School (Outstanding), Evelyn Community Primary School (Good) and Prescot Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L34 2QS?

The closest station to L34 2QS is Eccleston Park, about 236 m away.

How deprived is the area around L34 2QS?

L34 2QS scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,423 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L34 2QS (Eccleston Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L34 2QS is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Geoff Pearl (Liberal Democrats), Michael Haw (Liberal Democrats) and Philip Jonathan Cass (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.