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L34 2RT

Gorsey Croft

Eccleston

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Detailed insights for L34 2RT

Overview

Postcode L34 2RT is located in a major urban area, within the Eccleston area 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 median sale price in Eccleston is £258,500 (around £262 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,000 and £350,000. The nearest station is Eccleston Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 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
1.6%
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 31,308 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 5% 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

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 2RT.

Flood risk

No risk

Eccleston Park near L34 2RT 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L34 2RT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Eccleston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Eccleston Park
0.8 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
4,214.6 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
315
95.74%
Indian
7
2.13%
Chinese
3
0.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.91%
Irish
1
0.3%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
44.91%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.45%
No qualifications
27
10.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.3%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
53.17%
Owns with a mortgage
51
40.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.97%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Eccleston

Median price: £258,500
Price per sq ft: £262
Sales (last 12 months): 133
Typical range (middle 50%): £210K – £350K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £258,500 (about £262 per square foot) in Eccleston area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £993,750.

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
Detached36£376,750£295
Semi-Detached70£253,750£261
Terraced16£202,500£257
Flats11£118,500£208

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£427,500£119,250£252,500£180,000
2026£377,500£115,000£255,000£203,500
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£295£228£256£208
2026£303£206£248£257
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 2RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 2RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202676, Gorsey Croft, Prescot, L34 2RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£258,850
03 Nov 202527, Forest Grove, Prescot, L34 2RYDetachedFreehold£166,000
09 Dec 202525, Gorsey Croft, Prescot, L34 2RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£244,000
22 Aug 20251, Gorsey Croft, Prescot, L34 2RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
12 Feb 202622, Fairholme Avenue, Prescot, L34 2RWOtherFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the L34 2RT postcode area, located within Eccleston Park, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for L34 2RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryEccleston Lane Ends Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimaryPrescot Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryEvelyn Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L34 2RT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L34 2RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGoLocalextra @ Old LaneOld Lane, St. Helens, L35 7JXWalking directions to GoLocalextra @ Old Lane
0.4 miG & M MurrayScotchbarn Lane, Knowsley, L35 7JAWalking directions to G & M Murray

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district.

Band A£1,602
Band B£1,869
Band C£2,136
Band D£2,403
Band E£2,937
Band F£3,472
Band G£4,006
Band H£4,807

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 2RT, 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 2RT

Is L34 2RT (Eccleston Park) safe?

The area around L34 2RT 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, other theft and public order.

What is the average house price near L34 2RT?

The median sale price around L34 2RT in Eccleston is £258,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L34 2RT?

There are 6 schools close to L34 2RT, including Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School (Outstanding), Prescot Primary School (Good) and Evelyn Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to L34 2RT?

The closest station to L34 2RT is Eccleston Park, about 341 m away.

How deprived is the area around L34 2RT?

L34 2RT scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,308 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L34 2RT 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).