Postcode insights

L34 2TJ

Bookbinders Lane

Prescot North

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Detailed insights for L34 2TJ

Overview

Postcode L34 2TJ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Prescot has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,734 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Prescot has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.9%

Approximately 35.9% 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 241 ft away from L34 2TJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Prescot near L34 2TJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L34 2TJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot
0.7 mi

Eccleston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Eccleston Park

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
5,393.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.23(-8%)
Drugs
8.05(+106%)
Public order
8.05(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.04(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.37(-40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
94.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.5%
Other Asian
3
1.12%
Irish
3
1.12%
Chinese
2
0.75%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
33.61%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.52%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.62%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
24.71%
Other social rented
37
21.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
17.65%
Social rents from council
24
14.12%
Owns with a mortgage
22
12.94%
Total households: 170

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 2TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 2TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202652, Columbia Road, Prescot, L34 2SBTerracedLeasehold£138,000
16 Dec 202546, Columbia Road, Prescot, L34 2SBTerracedFreehold£125,000
16 Dec 202546, Columbia Road, Prescot, L34 2SBTerracedLeasehold£125,000
09 Sept 202534, Columbia Road, Prescot, L34 2SBTerracedFreehold£86,000
15 May 202512, Hunter Court, Prescot, L34 2UHFlatsLeasehold£75,000

Schools

In the L34 2TJ postcode area, located within Prescot, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L34 2TJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPrescot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryEvelyn Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L34 2TJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L34 2TJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miM&S FoodhallSteley Way, Prescot, L34 5NQWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.3 miHeron Foods43 Eccleston Street, Prescot, L34 5QAWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miTesco ExtraSteley Way, Knowsley, L34 5NQWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 2TJ, 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 007EE01006466
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2018-05-01

Frequently asked questions about L34 2TJ

Is L34 2TJ (Prescot) safe?

The area around L34 2TJ records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2TJ?

The median sale price around L34 2TJ 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 2TJ?

There are 8 schools close to L34 2TJ, including Prescot Primary School (Good), Evelyn Community Primary School (Good) and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L34 2TJ?

The closest station to L34 2TJ is Prescot, about 689 m away.

How deprived is the area around L34 2TJ?

L34 2TJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,734 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L34 2TJ (Prescot) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L34 2TJ 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.