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L35 5DB

Molyneux Drive

Prescot South

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Detailed insights for L35 5DB

Overview

Postcode L35 5DB is located in a major urban area, within the Prescot South area 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 median sale price in Prescot South is £190,000 (around £226 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £255,000. The nearest station is Prescot, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Whitestone Millenium Green.

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 173 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 25 ft away from L35 5DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Prescot near L35 5DB 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 5DB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot
0.4 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L35 5DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWhitestone Millenium GreenSmallWalking directions to Whitestone Millenium Green

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: £190,000
Price per sq ft: £226
Sales (last 12 months): 89
Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £255K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £226 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
Detached18£342,750£280
Semi-Detached45£190,000£227
Flats1£160,000£215
Terraced25£150,000£176

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£306,000—£195,000£150,000
2026£320,000£160,000£186,250£140,000
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£276—£221£180
2026£297£215£232£193
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 5DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 5DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Sept 202549, Molyneux Drive, Prescot, L35 5DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£90,000
03 Dec 2025Apartment 14, Brookside Court, Shaw Lane, Prescot, L35 5AEFlatsLeasehold£73,000
11 Feb 202689, Shaw Lane, Prescot, L35 5BSTerracedFreehold£134,000
21 Aug 202555, Shaw Lane, Prescot, L35 5BSTerracedFreehold£146,500
03 Jul 2025111, Shaw Lane, Prescot, L35 5BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£138,000

Schools

In the L35 5DB postcode area, located within Prescot, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 5DB
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

0.4 miPrimaryWhiston Willis Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of L35 5DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 5DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMolyneux Drive Convenience StoreMolyneux Drive, Knowsley, L35 5DYWalking directions to Molyneux Drive Convenience Store
0.2 miGreenhouse SupermarketMolyneux Drive, Knowsley, L35 5DYWalking directions to Greenhouse Supermarket
0.2 miMini-MarketDragon Lane, Knowsley, L35 3QWWalking directions to Mini-Market
0.2 miNew Star SupermarketDragon Drive, Knowsley, L35 3QWWalking directions to New Star Supermarket
0.3 miWorld In One SuperstoreCross Lane, Knowsley, L35 3QQWalking directions to World In One Superstore

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district.

Band A£1,659
Band B£1,935
Band C£2,212
Band D£2,488
Band E£3,041
Band F£3,594
Band G£4,147
Band H£4,977

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 5DB, 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 5DB

Is L35 5DB (Prescot) safe?

The area around L35 5DB 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 5DB?

The median sale price around L35 5DB in Prescot South is £190,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L35 5DB?

There are 11 schools close to L35 5DB, 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 5DB?

The closest station to L35 5DB is Prescot, about 445 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 5DB?

L35 5DB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 173 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L35 5DB is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kai Taylor (Green Party).