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L35 2UH

Dragon Lane

Prescot South

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Detailed insights for L35 2UH

Overview

Postcode L35 2UH is located in a major urban area, within the Prescot South ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Whiston South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whiston South is £37,124 per year. The nearest station is Whiston, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Whitestone Millenium Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Whiston South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Whiston South has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.3%

Approximately 43.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Whiston South is £37,124 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from L35 2UH.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiston South near L35 2UH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Whiston located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 2UH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston
0.5 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L35 2UH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWhitestone Millenium GreenSmallWalking directions to Whitestone Millenium Green

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
5,697.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.34(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.21(-10%)
Drugs
9.53(+144%)
Public order
9.53(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.58(-5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
96.27%
Other White
5
2.07%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.41%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
31.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
21.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
14.78%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
41
30.6%
Owns outright
37
27.61%
Owns with a mortgage
27
20.15%
Social rents from council
17
12.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.72%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Prescot South

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£217
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £254K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Prescot South area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £400,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£349,000£284
Semi-Detached50£190,000£221
Flats1£160,000£215
Terraced28£150,000£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Prescot South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prescot South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£39,998£108,750£63,000
2017£218,750£45,000£124,000£102,000
2018£216,995£97,000£127,500£87,750
2019£238,000£75,000£159,950£118,000
2020£239,500£60,000£163,775£119,000
2021£237,998£105,000£166,320£121,500
2022£295,000£70,000£160,000£145,500
2023£281,750£75,000£170,000£135,000
2024£294,975£75,500£185,000£138,500
2025£321,250£197,500£150,000
2026£310,000£160,000£186,250£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prescot South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prescot South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£68£123£75
2017£180£62£131£112
2018£214£164£142£113
2019£225£89£169£148
2020£229£105£188£141
2021£242£130£188£162
2022£243£101£181£164
2023£282£131£186£165
2024£278£116£187£181
2025£278£217£180
2026£286£215£222£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prescot South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Prescot South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 2UH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 2UH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 2025112, Dragon Lane, Prescot, L35 2UHSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
17 Apr 202562, Hazel Avenue, Prescot, L35 2UZSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
15 Oct 202514, Birch Close, Prescot, L35 2XDTerracedFreehold£150,000
05 Sept 202578, Dragon Lane, Prescot, L35 2UQSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
22 Jan 202618, Oak Road, Prescot, L35 2YFSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the L35 2UH postcode area, located within Whiston South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 2UH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWhiston Willis Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySaint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 2UH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 2UH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMini-MarketHazel Avenue, Knowsley, L35 2UWWalking directions to Mini-Market
0.1 miNew StarDragon Lane, Knowsley, L35 3QWWalking directions to New Star
0.2 miLondisMilton Avenue, Knowsley, L35 2XYWalking directions to Londis
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

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 L35 2UH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kai Taylor

Prescot South - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Marie Rimmer

St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictKnowsleyE08000011
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Helens South and WhistonE14001510
WardPrescot SouthE05010941
ParishWhistonE04000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whiston SouthE02001339
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 013BE01006500
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 2UH

Is L35 2UH (Whiston South) safe?

The area around L35 2UH records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L35 2UH?

The median sale price around L35 2UH in Whiston South is £185,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L35 2UH?

There are 9 schools close to L35 2UH, including Whiston Willis Primary Academy (Outstanding), St Luke's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L35 2UH?

The closest station to L35 2UH is Whiston, about 428 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 2UH?

L35 2UH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,373 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L35 2UH (Whiston South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L35 2UH is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kai Taylor (Green Party).

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.