Postcode insights

L35 3BA

Esonwood Road

Prescot South

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Detailed insights for L35 3BA

Overview

Postcode L35 3BA 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stadt Moers Park: Pottery Fields.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Whiston South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Whiston South has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.7%

Approximately 17.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 287 ft away from L35 3BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiston South near L35 3BA 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 3BA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston
0.6 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L35 3BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStadt Moers Park: Pottery FieldsLargeWalking directions to Stadt Moers Park: Pottery Fields
0.1 miWhitestone Millenium GreenSmallWalking directions to Whitestone Millenium Green

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
4,410.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.52(-18%)
Drugs
15.26(+291%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.98(-50%)
Vehicle crime
6.28(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.49(-50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
92.69%
Indian
7
2.69%
Other Asian
6
2.31%
African
2
0.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.77%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
24.09%
No qualifications
49
22.27%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
41.59%
Owns with a mortgage
38
33.63%
Other social rented
13
11.5%
Social rents from council
7
6.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.31%
Total households: 113

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 3BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 3BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 20254, Barrows Cottages, Prescot, L35 3QTTerracedFreehold£102,000
14 Jul 20253, Cross Lane, Prescot, L35 3QGTerracedLeasehold£130,000
11 Feb 20251A, Cross Lane, Prescot, L35 3QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
14 Jul 202535, Esonwood Road, Prescot, L35 3QRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£96,933
31 Oct 20256, Pinnington Road, Prescot, L35 3TYSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000

Schools

In the L35 3BA postcode area, located within Whiston South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 3BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHalsnead Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWhiston Willis Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the CommunityVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 3BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 3BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNew StarDragon Lane, Knowsley, L35 3QWWalking directions to New Star
0.2 miMini-MarketHazel Avenue, Knowsley, L35 2UWWalking directions to Mini-Market
0.3 miTesco ExpressDragon Lane, Knowsley, L35 3JXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miGo LocalMolyneux Close, Knowsley, L35 5DYWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miMolyneux Drive Discount StoreMolyneux Close, Knowsley, L35 5DYWalking directions to Molyneux Drive Discount Store

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 3BA, 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 013AE01006497
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2006-07-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 3BA

Is L35 3BA (Whiston South) safe?

The area around L35 3BA records about 71 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L35 3BA?

The median sale price around L35 3BA 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 3BA?

There are 7 schools close to L35 3BA, including Halsnead Primary School (Good), Whiston Willis Primary Academy (Outstanding) and St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L35 3BA?

The closest station to L35 3BA is Whiston, about 164 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 3BA?

L35 3BA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,102 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L35 3BA (Whiston South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L35 3BA 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.