Postcode insights

L35 7AB

Middleton Drive

Prescot South

Interactive map showing L35 7AB and surrounding area

Detailed insights for L35 7AB

Overview

Postcode L35 7AB 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 Eccleston Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Henley Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Whiston North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Whiston North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.5 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L35 7AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiston North near L35 7AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Eccleston Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 7AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Eccleston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Eccleston Park
0.5 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot
0.9 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L35 7AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHenley ParkSmallWalking directions to Henley Park

Area Profile

Population
586
Population density
6,551.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.17(+136%)
Public order
30.6(+202%)
Shoplifting
17.63(+205%)
Drugs
17.12(+339%)
Other theft
11.41(+73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
525
89.74%
Indian
27
4.62%
Chinese
13
2.22%
African
7
1.2%
Other Asian
4
0.68%
Total population: 585

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
192
41.92%
Level 3 (A level)
81
17.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
13.1%
No qualifications
50
10.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 458

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
154
63.11%
Owns outright
63
25.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
6.15%
Shared ownership
8
3.28%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.64%
Total households: 244

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 7AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 7AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 20252, Middleton Drive, Prescot, L35 7ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£257,500
21 Mar 202535, Middleton Drive, Prescot, L35 7ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,000
28 Feb 202523, Middleton Drive, Prescot, L35 7ADDetachedFreehold£365,000
28 Feb 20252, Quarry Grove, Prescot, L35 7AEDetachedFreehold£290,000
30 May 202524, Scotchbarn Lane, Prescot, L35 7JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the L35 7AB postcode area, located within Whiston North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 7AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPrescot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryEvelyn Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 7AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 7AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressSinclair Avenue, Knowsley, L35 5AFWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miLondisWarrington Road, Knowsley, L35 2UAWalking directions to Londis

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 7AB, 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 NorthE02001335
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 009EE01006499
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2018-07-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 7AB

Is L35 7AB (Whiston North) safe?

The area around L35 7AB records about 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 7AB?

The median sale price around L35 7AB 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 7AB?

There are 9 schools close to L35 7AB, including St Luke's Catholic Primary School (Good), Prescot Primary School (Good) and Evelyn Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L35 7AB?

The closest station to L35 7AB is Eccleston Park, about 751 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 7AB?

L35 7AB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,002 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L35 7AB (Whiston North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L35 7AB 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.