Postcode insights

L34 5AG

Layton Way

Prescot North

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Detailed insights for L34 5AG

Overview

Postcode L34 5AG 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 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 nearest station is Prescot, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Prescot has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,958 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Prescot has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.9%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Prescot is £37,607 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 269 ft away from L34 5AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Prescot near L34 5AG 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L34 5AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
223
Population density
11,262.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
67.56(+1069%)
Violence and sexual offences
55.11(+48%)
Public order
39.11(+286%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.22(+113%)
Drugs
25.78(+561%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
70.72%
African
23
10.36%
Indian
16
7.21%
Other White
12
5.41%
Pakistani
4
1.8%
Total population: 222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
51.28%
Level 3 (A level)
37
18.97%
No qualifications
23
11.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
10.26%
Other
7
3.59%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
51.77%
Owns with a mortgage
41
29.08%
Owns outright
10
7.09%
Other social rented
10
7.09%
Social rents from council
4
2.84%
Total households: 141

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 5AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 5AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 May 202610, Hollins Court, Kenneth Close, Prescot, L34 5NGFlatsLeasehold£90,000
18 Jul 20256, Rectory Court, Prescot, L34 5AEFlatsLeasehold£110,000
24 Apr 202659, Bridgefield Court, Bridge Road, Prescot, L34 5PHFlatsLeasehold£120,250
01 Apr 202618, Bridgefield Court, Bridge Road, Prescot, L34 5PHFlatsLeasehold£90,000
13 Jun 202550, Bridgefield Court, Bridge Road, Prescot, L34 5PHFlatsLeasehold£113,000

Schools

In the L34 5AG postcode area, located within Prescot, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L34 5AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPrescot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L34 5AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L34 5AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S FoodhallSteley Way, Prescot, L34 5NQWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.2 miTesco ExtraSteley Way, Knowsley, L34 5NQWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miMolyneux Drive Discount StoreMolyneux Close, Knowsley, L35 5DYWalking directions to Molyneux Drive Discount Store
0.3 miGo LocalMolyneux Close, Knowsley, L35 5DYWalking directions to Go Local
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 5AG, 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 007GE01034835
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2014-12-01

Frequently asked questions about L34 5AG

Is L34 5AG (Prescot) safe?

The area around L34 5AG 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near L34 5AG?

The median sale price around L34 5AG 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 5AG?

There are 10 schools close to L34 5AG, 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 from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L34 5AG?

The closest station to L34 5AG is Prescot, about 90 m away.

How deprived is the area around L34 5AG?

L34 5AG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,958 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L34 5AG (Prescot) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L34 5AG 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.