Postcode L34 5AF is located in a major urban area, within the Prescot North area of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Prescot area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Prescot is £37,607 per year. The median sale price in Prescot North is £230,000 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £148,750 and £316,250. The nearest station is Prescot, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Prescot has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,522 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Prescot has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.9% 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.
The average income per household in Prescot is £37,607 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from L34 5AF.
Prescot near L34 5AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Prescot located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Prescot | N/A | Walking directions to Prescot |
| 0.7 mi | Whiston | N/A | Walking directions to Whiston |
| 0.9 mi | Eccleston Park | N/A | Walking directions to Eccleston Park |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Prescot North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £815,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £346,000 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £232,500 | £247 |
| Terraced | 32 | £142,500 | £179 |
| Flats | 19 | £107,250 | £161 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £348,500 | £102,500 | £240,000 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £110,000 | £225,000 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £287 | £155 | £239 | £179 |
| 2026 | £290 | £165 | £232 | £186 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 5AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 6, Rectory Court, Prescot, L34 5AE | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 28, Station Road Boulevard, Prescot, L34 5NL | Other | Freehold | £9,600 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 5, Brentwood Court, Layton Way, Prescot, L34 5AG | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 1, Brentwood Court, Layton Way, Prescot, L34 5AG | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 12 May 2026 | 10, Hollins Court, Kenneth Close, Prescot, L34 5NG | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 |
In the L34 5AF postcode area, located within Prescot, there are 8 primary and 2 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Prescot Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Apr 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Luke's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L34 5AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Steley Way, Prescot, L34 5NQ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Steley Way, Knowsley, L34 5NQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | New Star Supermarket | Ash Grove, Knowsley, L35 5BD | Walking directions to New Star Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Molyneux Drive Convenience Store | Molyneux Drive, Knowsley, L35 5DY | Walking directions to Molyneux Drive Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Greenhouse Supermarket | Molyneux Drive, Knowsley, L35 5DY | Walking directions to Greenhouse Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L34 5AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Frances Wynn
Prescot North - Elected 7 May 2026
Anneliese Midgley
Knowsley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L34 5AF records about 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around L34 5AF in Prescot North is £230,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to L34 5AF, including St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), Prescot Primary School (Good) and St Luke's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to L34 5AF is Prescot, about 119 m away.
L34 5AF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,522 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L34 5AF is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Frances Wynn (Liberal Democrats).