Postcode insights

L34 9HH

Bens Court

Prescot North

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Detailed insights for L34 9HH

Overview

Postcode L34 9HH is located in an urban city, within the Prescot North 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 Headbolt Lane, about 2.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

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
Medium

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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from L34 9HH.

Flood risk

No risk

Knowsley Village & Southdene near L34 9HH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Headbolt Lane located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

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 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 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 9HH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L34 9HH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Unit 1, The Reprise Centre, Bens Court, Prescot, L34 9HHOtherLeasehold£375,000
13 Oct 2025Matalan Retail Ltd, Ainsworth Lane, Prescot, L34 9EUOtherLeasehold£13,200,000

Schools

In the L34 9HH postcode area, located within Knowsley Village & Southdene, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L34 9HH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryEmmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.8 miPrimaryKnowsley Village SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L34 9HH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L34 9HH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miALFRED PRICES FRUIT IMPORTERSKitling Road, Knowsley, L34 9ETWalking directions to ALFRED PRICES FRUIT IMPORTERS

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 9HH, 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
ParishKnowsleyE04000018
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley Village & SouthdeneE02001331
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 005FE01006439
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about L34 9HH

Is L34 9HH (Knowsley Village & Southdene) safe?

The area around L34 9HH 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 9HH?

The median sale price around L34 9HH in Knowsley Village & Southdene is £210,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L34 9HH?

There are 3 schools close to L34 9HH, including St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good), Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Knowsley Village School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around L34 9HH?

L34 9HH 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 9HH (Knowsley Village & Southdene) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Knowsley covering L34 9HH is Anneliese Midgley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Frances Wynn (Liberal Democrats).

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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.