Waverley Drive is in Prescot and in Knowsley district. L34 1PU is located in the St Michaels electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Knowsley. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waverley Drive, Prescot, L34 1PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L34 1PZ, L34 1PT, L34 1PR, L34 1PS, L34 1PY, L34 1PX, L34 1PN, L34 1QB, L34 1PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L34 1PU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 49.6% | 48.1% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.9% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of L34 1PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 35.4% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 55.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 69.1% | 56.7% | -12.4% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 33.1% | 8.3% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 8% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around L34 1PU this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 16% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 43.9% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 85% | 81.3% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 86.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 86.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 10.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 86.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 76.7% | 17.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 72.8% | 46.2% | 26.6% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waverley Drive was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the St Michaels average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waverley Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in St Michaels and the 134th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Waverley Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-07-28 | £216,073 |
| 16 Waverley Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-04-28 | £230,359 |
| 21 Waverley Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2017-04-07 | £240,762 |
| 17 Waverley Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2017-01-06 | £281,090 |
| 9 Waverley Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2016-07-08 | £245,988 |
L34 1PU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in L34 1PU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 5,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 5,362 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 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Edenfield Crescent , Huyton L36 6DS | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Hillside Road , Huyton L36 8BL | - not rated | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longview Community School Astley Road , Huyton L36 8DB | - not rated | 935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Lane Primary School Astley Road , Huyton L36 8DB | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thoma's Becket Catholic High School Longview Drive , Huyton L36 6EG | - not rated | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Hey Arts College Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huyton Arts & Sports Centre for Learning (Community) Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | 2out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 4,874 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 | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hambleton School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | - not rated | 616 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Hey 1a Huyton Hey Road , L36 5SE | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Bar & Grill | 14A Kings Drive, Kings Business Park | 356 yd | |
| Lemon And Sugar | 11 Longview Drive, Huyton | 568 yd | |
| St George's Church Hall | St Georges Road, Huyton | 848 yd | |
| Julie's Cafe | 77 Longview Drive, Huyton | 973 yd | |
| Coffee Wagon | Knowsley Leisure And Culture Park, Longview Drive | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidans RC Social Club | 90 Adswood Road, Huyton | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonios Cafe | King George V Sports Complex, Longview Lane | 211 yd | |
| To Le | 66 Hillside Road, Huyton | 554 yd | |
| The Chippy | 89 Longview Drive, Huyton | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Sports Complex LONGVIEW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 199 yd |
| Alt Bridge School WELLCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Huyton And Prescot Golf Club Ltd FAIRWAY | golf | 505 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School EDENFIELD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| St Columbas School HILLSIDE ROAD | 782 yd | |
| Knowsley Leisure And Culture Park Longview Drive | cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 926 yd |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic High School (Closed) Longview Drive | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Huyton Cricket Club ST. MATHEWS CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.