Postcode insights

L34 2TQ

Scotchbarn Lane

Prescot North

Interactive map showing L34 2TQ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for L34 2TQ

Overview

Postcode L34 2TQ is located in a major urban area, within the Prescot North ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Whiston North area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whiston North is £47,621 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 small park is Henley Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Whiston North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,539 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Whiston North has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.9%

Approximately 18.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Whiston North is £47,621 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from L34 2TQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiston North near L34 2TQ 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 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L34 2TQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot
0.7 mi

Eccleston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Eccleston Park
0.9 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L34 2TQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHenley ParkSmallWalking directions to Henley Park

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
5,206.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.71(-34%)
Public order
3.53(-65%)
Other crime
2.35(-5%)
Possession of weapons
1.76(+60%)
Vehicle crime
1.76(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
88.42%
Indian
12
3.39%
Other White
10
2.82%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.41%
Irish
5
1.41%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
26.71%
No qualifications
58
20.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
19.86%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.66%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
29.56%
Owns with a mortgage
43
27.04%
Owns outright
38
23.9%
Other social rented
20
12.58%
Social rents from council
10
6.29%
Total households: 159

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 2TQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 2TQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Nov 202577, Scotchbarn Lane, Prescot, L34 2TGTerracedFreehold£122,000
28 Feb 202535, Scotchbarn Lane, Prescot, L34 2TGTerracedLeasehold£105,000
07 Feb 202573, Scotchbarn Lane, Prescot, L34 2TGTerracedFreehold£181,000
24 Nov 202538, St James Road, Prescot, L34 5RWTerracedLeasehold£140,000
31 Mar 202529, Bretherton Road, Prescot, L34 2TBTerracedFreehold£136,000

Schools

In the L34 2TQ postcode area, located within Whiston North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEvelyn Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L34 2TQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L34 2TQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miM&S FoodhallSteley Way, Prescot, L34 5NQWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.4 miLondisWarrington Road, Knowsley, L35 2UAWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miTesco ExtraSteley Way, Knowsley, L34 5NQWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressSinclair Avenue, Knowsley, L35 5AFWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miHeron Foods43 Eccleston Street, Prescot, L34 5QAWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 2TQ, 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)Whiston NorthE02001335
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 009BE01006462
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L34 2TQ

Is L34 2TQ (Whiston North) safe?

The area around L34 2TQ records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L34 2TQ?

The median sale price around L34 2TQ in Whiston North is £210,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L34 2TQ?

There are 10 schools close to L34 2TQ, including Prescot Primary School (Good), Evelyn Community Primary School (Good) and St Luke's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L34 2TQ?

The closest station to L34 2TQ is Prescot, about 473 m away.

How deprived is the area around L34 2TQ?

L34 2TQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,539 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L34 2TQ (Whiston North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L34 2TQ 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.