Old Meadow is in Knowsley, Prescot and in Knowsley district. L34 0JW is located in the Prescot North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Meadow, Knowsley, Prescot, L34 0JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L34 0JA, L34 0JQ, L34 9BD, L34 9ES, L34 9BA, L34 0JB, L34 9EE, L34 9ER, L34 0JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L34 0JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49% | 48.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.7% | 26.4% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 48.5% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 13.7% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 48.8% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 29% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 13.7% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 23.6% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 7.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.2% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.7% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 33.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.9% | 94.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 94.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 68.1% | 46.2% | 21.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Meadow was 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.8% lower than the Cherryfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Meadow has the 28th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Cherryfield and the 215th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Old Meadow, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-10-11 | £253,923 |
| 1 Old Meadow, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £239,950 | 2002-07-26 | £709,303 |
| 4 Old Meadow, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2001-08-03 | £736,752 |
L34 0JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
L34 0JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 5,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Tithebarn Road , Knowsley L34 0HA | - not rated | 489 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Village School Sugar Lane , Knowsley L34 0ER | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School Fir Tree Drive South , Croxteth Park L12 0JE | 4out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Tree Primary School Hollow Croft , Stockbridge Village L28 4ED | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Albert's Catholic Primary School Steers Croft , Stockbridge Village L28 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Village School Little Moss Hey , Stockbridge Village L28 5RL | - not rated | 2,984 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic High School Bewley Drive , Kirkby L32 9PQ | - not rated | 3,360 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Sports College Centre for Learning Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Bracknell Avenue , Southdene L32 9PP | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby High School Bracknell Avenue , Kirkby L32 9PP | 3out of 4 | 3,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Community College Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD | - not rated | 5,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park School Haswell Drive , Stockbridge Village L28 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Park School Cawthorne Walk , Southdene L32 3XP | 3out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield/Elms Federation At Bluebell Park Cawthorne Walks , Southdene L32 3XP | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate The Bracknell Centre , L32 9PW | - not rated | 3,217 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Bracknell Avenue , Southdene L32 9PW | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest@Virgin Media | The Turner Building, School Lane | 588 yd | |
| ALS Inspection UK Ltd | Caddick Road, Knowsley Business Park | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Arms Hotel | 635 Knowsley Lane, Knowsley | 612 yd | |
| The Copper Pot | Coopers Lane, Knowsley Industrial Park | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio's | 1 Shop Road, Knowsley Village | 393 yd | |
| Knowsley Fish & Chips | 56 Sugar Lane, Knowsley | 946 yd | |
| Farmhouse Kitchen | 68 Sugar Lane, Knowsley Village | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane Recreation Ground (Closed) Mill Lane | grass pitches | 145 yd |
| Knowsley Recreation Ground CEDAR COURT | grass pitches | 441 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.