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L34 6HX

Wycherley Street

Prescot North

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Detailed insights for L34 6HX

Overview

Postcode L34 6HX 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 328.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× 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 £225,000 (around £225 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £138,250 and £307,500. The nearest station is Prescot, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
328
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Prescot has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,299 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Prescot has a very high crime rate, with approximately 328.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from L34 6HX.

Flood risk

No risk

Prescot near L34 6HX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L34 6HX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot
0.9 mi

Eccleston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Eccleston Park

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
6,308.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
143.56(+285%)
Shoplifting
126.24(+2084%)
Drugs
56.93(+1360%)
Public order
52.81(+421%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.08(+134%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
200
91.32%
African
5
2.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.83%
Other
4
1.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.37%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
25.93%
Level 3 (A level)
35
18.52%
No qualifications
34
17.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.81%
Total 16+ residents: 189

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
38.1%
Owns outright
39
30.95%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.63%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.56%
Other social rented
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Prescot North

Median price: £225,000
Price per sq ft: £225
Sales (last 12 months): 143
Typical range (middle 50%): £138K – £308K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Prescot North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £815,000.

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
Detached38£358,998£289
Semi-Detached54£234,250£244
Terraced32£139,250£181
Flats19£110,000£157

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£348,500£100,000£240,000£150,000
2026£365,000£115,000£220,000£138,250
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£285£155£237£179
2026£292£170£220£186
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 6HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 6HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 20263, Grosvenor Court, Prescot, L34 6NFFlatsLeasehold£115,000
20 Feb 202616, Warrington Road, Prescot, L34 5RBTerracedFreehold£242,000
07 Jul 20252, Grosvenor Road, Prescot, L34 6HZTerracedFreehold£130,000
07 Jul 202610, St Helens Road, Prescot, L34 6HRTerracedFreehold£82,500
18 Jul 202533, St Helens Road, Prescot, L34 6HNTerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the L34 6HX postcode area, located within Prescot, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L34 6HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOur Lady's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEvelyn Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPrescot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L34 6HX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L34 6HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyWarrington Road, Knowsley, L34 5QYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miHeron Foods43 Eccleston Street, Prescot, L34 5QAWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miM&S FoodhallSteley Way, Prescot, L34 5NQWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.3 miTesco ExtraSteley Way, Knowsley, L34 5NQWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district.

Band A£1,659
Band B£1,935
Band C£2,212
Band D£2,488
Band E£3,041
Band F£3,594
Band G£4,147
Band H£4,977

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 6HX, 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 007FE01034834
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L34 6HX

Is L34 6HX (Prescot) safe?

The area around L34 6HX records about 328 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 6HX?

The median sale price around L34 6HX in Prescot North is £225,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L34 6HX?

There are 7 schools close to L34 6HX, including Our Lady's Catholic Primary School (Good), Evelyn Community Primary School (Good) and Prescot Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L34 6HX?

The closest station to L34 6HX is Prescot, about 783 m away.

How deprived is the area around L34 6HX?

L34 6HX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,299 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L34 6HX (Prescot) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L34 6HX is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Frances Wynn (Liberal Democrats).