Kensington Drive is in Prescot and in Knowsley district. L34 1PR is located in the St Michaels electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kensington Drive, Prescot, L34 1PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L34 1PZ, L34 1PP, L34 1PS, L34 1PN, L34 1PT, L34 1PU, L34 1BD, L34 1PX, L34 1PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L34 1PR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 49.3% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.7% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 36.7% | 37.8% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 48.3% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.8% | 56.6% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 31% | 32.4% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 12.6% | 13.6% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.2% | 18.5% | -1.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 36.4% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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 | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.1% | 90.2% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 93.8% | 92.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 92.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 68.3% | 46.2% | 22.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Drive was 52.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.3% lower than the St Michaels average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kensington Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in St Michaels and the 188th lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Kensington Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £2,250 | 2021-08-17 | £2,567 |
| 1 Kensington Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2021-03-29 | £385,314 |
| 8 Kensington Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2021-03-29 | £268,742 |
| 8 Kensington Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2013-10-21 | £245,947 |
| 20 Kensington Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2009-04-17 | £246,537 |
L34 1PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 31 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 5,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 5,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Adswood Road , Huyton L36 7XR | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Hillside Road , Huyton L36 8BL | 2out of 4 | 750 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Edenfield Crescent , Huyton L36 6DS | 4out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Lane Primary School Astley Road , Huyton L36 8DB | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School Bedford Close , Huyton L36 1XH | 2out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 2out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | 1out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 3,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Hall Catholic High School Yew Tree Lane , West Derby L12 9HJ | 2out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Honeysgreen Lane , L12 9HZ | 2out of 4 | 4,344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Bridge School Wellcroft Road , Huyton L36 7TA | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Park School Haswell Drive , Stockbridge Village L28 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NexGen Academy Dovecot Multi Activity Centre , Back of Dovecot Place L14 9BA | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Bar & Grill | 14A Kings Drive, Kings Business Park | 258 yd | |
| Lemon And Sugar | 11 Longview Drive, Huyton | 651 yd | |
| St George's Church Hall | St Georges Road, Huyton | 931 yd | |
| Julie's Cafe | 77 Longview Drive, Huyton | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidans RC Social Club | 90 Adswood Road, Huyton | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonios Cafe | King George V Sports Complex, Longview Lane | 330 yd | |
| To Le | 66 Hillside Road, Huyton | 637 yd | |
| The Chippy | 89 Longview Drive, Huyton | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Sports Complex LONGVIEW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 318 yd |
| Huyton And Prescot Golf Club Ltd FAIRWAY | golf | 433 yd |
| Alt Bridge School WELLCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School EDENFIELD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| St Columbas School HILLSIDE ROAD | 854 yd | |
| Knowsley Leisure And Culture Park Longview Drive | cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 975 yd |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic High School (Closed) Longview Drive | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Browns Field SOUTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.