Postcode insights

L35 5BB

Maple Grove

Prescot South

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Detailed insights for L35 5BB

Overview

Postcode L35 5BB 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 North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whiston North is £47,621 per year. The nearest station is Prescot, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Henley Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Whiston North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,653 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Whiston North has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Whiston North is £47,621 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from L35 5BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiston North near L35 5BB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 5BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot
0.7 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston
0.7 mi

Eccleston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Eccleston Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L35 5BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHenley ParkSmallWalking directions to Henley Park

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
7,735.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.76(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.51(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.9(-73%)
Drugs
4.9(+26%)
Other crime
3.06(+23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
91.23%
Other White
9
3.16%
Indian
4
1.4%
Irish
3
1.05%
Chinese
2
0.7%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
25%
Level 3 (A level)
55
22.92%
No qualifications
44
18.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.25%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
47.79%
Owns with a mortgage
38
33.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.81%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.77%
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 5BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 5BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 202511, Ash Grove, Prescot, L35 5BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
23 Apr 202517, Ash Grove, Prescot, L35 5BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
14 Mar 202532, Ash Grove, Prescot, L35 5BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
28 Aug 202538, Poplar Grove, Prescot, L35 5AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
23 May 202522, Poplar Grove, Prescot, L35 5AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the L35 5BB postcode area, located within Whiston North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 5BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPrescot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondarySaint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 5BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 5BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisWarrington Road, Knowsley, L35 2UAWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressSinclair Avenue, Knowsley, L35 5AFWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miM&S FoodhallSteley Way, Prescot, L34 5NQWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.4 miMolyneux Drive Discount StoreMolyneux Close, Knowsley, L35 5DYWalking directions to Molyneux Drive Discount Store
0.4 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 5BB, 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
ParishPrescotE04000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whiston NorthE02001335
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 009AE01006459
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 5BB

Is L35 5BB (Whiston North) safe?

The area around L35 5BB records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L35 5BB?

The median sale price around L35 5BB in Whiston North is £185,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L35 5BB?

There are 12 schools close to L35 5BB, including St Luke's Catholic Primary School (Good), Prescot Primary School (Good) and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L35 5BB?

The closest station to L35 5BB is Prescot, about 421 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 5BB?

L35 5BB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,653 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L35 5BB (Whiston North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L35 5BB 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.