Postcode insights

L34 4AX

Higherfield Crescent

Stockbridge

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Detailed insights for L34 4AX

Overview

Postcode L34 4AX is located in an urban city, within the Stockbridge ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Knowsley Village & Southdene area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knowsley Village & Southdene is £36,133 per year. The nearest station is Huyton, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wastlebridge Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Knowsley Village & Southdene has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Knowsley Village & Southdene has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Knowsley Village & Southdene is £36,133 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from L34 4AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Knowsley Village & Southdene near L34 4AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Huyton located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L34 4AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWastlebridge ParkMediumWalking directions to Wastlebridge Park
0.2 miAstley ParkSmallWalking directions to Astley Park

Area Profile

Population
460
Population density
36.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.23(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.91(+55%)
Public order
8.46(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.65(-63%)
Drugs
5.44(+39%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
425
91.99%
Indian
14
3.03%
Irish
9
1.95%
African
5
1.08%
Other White
5
1.08%
Total population: 462

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
32.05%
Level 3 (A level)
77
21.1%
No qualifications
56
15.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
7.67%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
73
41.48%
Owns outright
40
22.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
21.59%
Other forms of private rent
22
12.5%
Social rents from council
2
1.14%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Stockbridge

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £210K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Stockbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £354,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stockbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£270,000£288
Semi-Detached30£181,995£242
Terraced30£142,500£155
Flats2£133,250£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stockbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockbridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£128,000£109,750£78,500
2017£160,000£95,000£81,250
2018£168,000£107,000£75,000
2019£184,995£133,000£82,500
2020£212,495£130,000£89,500
2021£224,995£138,250£110,000
2022£255,998£169,995£122,000
2023£259,995£179,995£122,250
2024£238,495£177,500£120,000
2025£243,995£187,500£135,000
2026£276,000£162,500£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockbridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£136£90
2017£146£139£95
2018£139£144£88
2019£177£158£95
2020£215£166£100
2021£228£177£123
2022£258£217£146
2023£271£232£139
2024£276£244£143
2025£292£260£153
2026£240£219£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 4AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 4AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 202656, Higherfield Crescent, Prescot, L34 4AXDetachedFreehold£354,000
19 Dec 202514, Higherfield Crescent, Prescot, L34 4AXDetachedFreehold£315,000
27 Oct 202534, Higherfield Crescent, Prescot, L34 4AXDetachedFreehold£270,000
30 Apr 20257, Meadow Way, Prescot, L34 4AZDetachedFreehold£330,000
17 Apr 202538, Henhouse Drive, Prescot, L34 4BBDetachedFreehold£271,000

Schools

In the L34 4AX postcode area, located within Knowsley Village & Southdene, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L34 4AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKnowsley Lane Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableKnowsley Central SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L34 4AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L34 4AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miXtra LocalAstley Road, Knowsley, L36 8BJWalking directions to Xtra Local
0.4 miTesco ExpressAstley Road, Knowsley, L36 8BJWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 4AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Josh Culley

Stockbridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Anneliese Midgley

Knowsley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictKnowsleyE08000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyKnowsleyE14001317
WardStockbridgeE05010946
ParishKnowsleyE04000018
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley Village & SouthdeneE02001331
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 005FE01006439
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2020-02-01

Frequently asked questions about L34 4AX

Is L34 4AX (Knowsley Village & Southdene) safe?

The area around L34 4AX records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and drugs.

What is the average house price near L34 4AX?

The median sale price around L34 4AX in Knowsley Village & Southdene is £175,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L34 4AX?

There are 6 schools close to L34 4AX, including Knowsley Lane Primary School (Outstanding), St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Knowsley Central School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around L34 4AX?

L34 4AX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,755 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L34 4AX (Knowsley Village & Southdene) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L34 4AX is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josh Culley (Reform UK).

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.