Postcode insights

L35 5BY

Shaw Lane

Prescot South

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Detailed insights for L35 5BY

Overview

Postcode L35 5BY is located in a major urban area, within the Prescot South ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Prescot area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Prescot is £37,607 per year. The nearest station is Prescot, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Prescot has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 153 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Prescot has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.6%

Approximately 47.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Prescot is £37,607 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from L35 5BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Prescot near L35 5BY 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 5BY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot
0.5 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
6,693.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.88(+36%)
Shoplifting
32.62(+464%)
Public order
15.66(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
15(+67%)
Drugs
11.09(+184%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
85.8%
Indian
9
2.72%
Other Asian
8
2.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.51%
Other White
5
1.51%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
30.35%
Level 4+ (Degree)
64
24.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.79%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.12%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
26.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
21.38%
Other social rented
30
20.69%
Owns with a mortgage
26
17.93%
Owns outright
17
11.72%
Total households: 145

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 5BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 5BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 20265, Fazakerley Road, Prescot, L35 5DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,500
21 Aug 202555, Shaw Lane, Prescot, L35 5BSTerracedFreehold£146,500
03 Jul 2025111, Shaw Lane, Prescot, L35 5BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£138,000
10 Mar 2025111, Shaw Lane, Prescot, L35 5BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000
18 Jun 202510, Gregson Road, Prescot, L35 5DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 5BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWhiston Willis Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 5BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 5BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMolyneux Drive Discount StoreMolyneux Close, Knowsley, L35 5DYWalking directions to Molyneux Drive Discount Store
0.1 miGo LocalMolyneux Close, Knowsley, L35 5DYWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miMini-MarketHazel Avenue, Knowsley, L35 2UWWalking directions to Mini-Market
0.3 miNew StarDragon Lane, Knowsley, L35 3QWWalking directions to New Star
0.4 miM&S FoodhallSteley Way, Prescot, L34 5NQWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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 5BY, 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)PrescotE02001333
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 007AE01006460
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 5BY

Is L35 5BY (Prescot) safe?

The area around L35 5BY records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near L35 5BY?

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

What schools are near L35 5BY?

There are 12 schools close to L35 5BY, including St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), St Luke's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Whiston Willis Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L35 5BY?

The closest station to L35 5BY is Prescot, about 332 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 5BY?

L35 5BY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 153 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L35 5BY (Prescot) in Parliament and on the local council?

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