Postcode L35 2UW 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.
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.
Whiston South has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.7% 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.
The average income per household in Whiston South is £37,124 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from L35 2UW.
Whiston South near L35 2UW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whiston located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whiston | N/A | Walking directions to Whiston |
| 0.5 mi | Prescot | N/A | Walking directions to Prescot |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whitestone Millenium Green | Small | Walking directions to Whitestone Millenium Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £349,000 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £190,000 | £221 |
| Flats | 1 | £160,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 28 | £150,000 | £178 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 2UW.
In the L35 2UW postcode area, located within Whiston South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 2UW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mini-Market | Hazel Avenue, Knowsley, L35 2UW | Walking directions to Mini-Market |
| 0 mi | New Star | Dragon Lane, Knowsley, L35 3QW | Walking directions to New Star |
| 0.2 mi | Molyneux Drive Discount Store | Molyneux Close, Knowsley, L35 5DY | Walking directions to Molyneux Drive Discount Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Milton Avenue, Knowsley, L35 2XY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Molyneux Close, Knowsley, L35 5DY | Walking directions to Go Local |
Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L35 2UW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kai Taylor
Prescot South - Elected 7 May 2026
Marie Rimmer
St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L35 2UW 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.
The median sale price around L35 2UW in Whiston South is £185,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to L35 2UW, 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.
The closest station to L35 2UW is Whiston, about 406 m away.
L35 2UW 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).
The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L35 2UW is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kai Taylor (Green Party).
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.