Old Lane is in Eccleston Park, Prescot and in St Helens district. L34 2RE is located in the Eccleston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Helens South and Whiston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Lane, Eccleston Park, Prescot, L34 2RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L34 2RG, L34 2SG, L34 2QW, L34 2RH, L34 2RQ, L34 2QN, L34 2SQ, L34 2RL, L34 2SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L34 2RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2RE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 29.6% | 30.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 53.2% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 50.7% | 56.2% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 29.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 13.1% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.7% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 22.1% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 34.2% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 99.7% | 95.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 95.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 70.3% | 46.2% | 24.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Lane was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Eccleston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Lane has the 26th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eccleston and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 605 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Old Lane, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-08-29 | £243,112 |
| 5 Old Lane, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2022-05-24 | £326,485 |
| 5 Old Lane, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-09-01 | £302,129 |
| 39 Old Lane, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,700 | 2019-11-29 | £326,030 |
| 25 Old Lane, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-08-27 | £347,954 |
L34 2RE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 3,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School Albany Avenue , L34 2QN | - not rated | 95 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Community Primary School Evelyn Avenue , L34 2SP | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prescot Primary School Maryville Road , L34 2TA | - not rated | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prescot Primary School Maryville Road , L34 2TA | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Ward Street , L34 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, A Specialist Technology College Scotchbarn Lane , L35 7JD | - not rated | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , L34 3NB | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | 2out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 4,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Community College Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD | - not rated | 4,911 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 | 3,588 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 3,589 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Hambleton School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | - not rated | 3,638 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Briars Hey Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,697 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Manor Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,697 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sing Ping | 75 Warrington Road, Prescot | 641 yd | |
| Mr Ho's Restaurant | 4 Warrington Road, Prescot | 782 yd | |
| Maturo Meat House | 79 - 81 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 813 yd | |
| Spice Chilli Prescot | 77 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 836 yd | |
| Family And Friends Prescot Ltd | Prescot Gospel Hall, Evans Street | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington Hotel | Wellington Hotel, St James Road | 168 yd | |
| Eccleston Park Lawn Tennis Club | Eccleston Park Lawn Tennis Club, 1 Forest Close | 271 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 64 Warrington Road, Prescot | 676 yd | |
| Prescot Reform Club | 19 Warrington Road, Prescot | 731 yd | |
| Prescot Guild Hall | 57 St Helens Road, Prescot | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Jade | 2 Scotchbarn Lane, Prescot | 646 yd | |
| Zetun | Unit A Ground Floor, 126 Warrington Road | 704 yd | |
| The Big Chippy | 7 - 9 Warrington Road, Prescot | 809 yd | |
| Lou's | 17 Chapel Street, Prescot | 889 yd | |
| Uno Pizza | 15 Chapel Street, Prescot | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Cables Retail Park, Steley Way | 948 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 5C Cables Retail Park, Steley Way | 948 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 43 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eccleston Park Tennis Club FOREST CLOSE | tennis courts | 253 yd |
| Scotchbarn Sports Centre (Closed) Scotchbarn Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| St. Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School (Closed) Scotchbarn Lane | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Prescot Soccer & Leisure Centre WARRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Prescot Leisure Centre (Closed) Warrington Road | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 756 yd |
| Prescot & Odyssey Cricket Club BURROWS LANE | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Volair Park (Prescot Cables Fc) EATON STREET | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 88 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 288.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.