Gorsey Croft is in Eccleston Park, Prescot and in St Helens district. L34 2RS 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 Gorsey Croft, Eccleston Park, Prescot, L34 2RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L34 2RT, L34 2RN, L34 2RW, L34 2RY, L34 2RZ, L34 2TH, L34 2RR, L34 2RF, L34 2TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L34 2RS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 53.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 2RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% 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 | 30% | 26.8% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 60% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.5% | -2.9% | 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 (86.6%) 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 | 52.2% | 53.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 32.7% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 12.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.7% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 44.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 96% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 98.5% | 94.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 94.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 76.7% | 17.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 73.6% | 46.2% | 27.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorsey Croft was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Eccleston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gorsey Croft has the 29th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eccleston and the 130th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Gorsey Croft, Prescot, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-08-15 | £240,064 |
| 3 Gorsey Croft, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2021-10-01 | £281,150 |
| 31 Gorsey Croft, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-03-18 | £286,314 |
| 49 Gorsey Croft, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-12-16 | £345,785 |
| 43 Gorsey Croft, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-07-26 | £317,641 |
L34 2RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,858 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 | 4out of 4 | 370 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prescot Primary School Maryville Road , L34 2TA | 2out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Community Primary School Evelyn Avenue , L34 2SP | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Ward Street , L34 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longton Lane Community Primary School Longton Lane , Rainhill L35 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | 1out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | 2out of 4 | 4,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 4,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,570 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alt Bridge School Wellcroft Road , Huyton L36 7TA | 4out of 4 | 3,889 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 3,889 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 4,362 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 4,720 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleston Park Lawn Tennis Club | Eccleston Park Lawn Tennis Club, 1 Forest Close | 333 yd | |
| The Wellington Hotel | Wellington Hotel, St James Road | 580 yd | |
| The Grapes Hotel | The Grapes Hotel, 254 St Helens Road | 585 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 64 Warrington Road, Prescot | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Jade | 2 Scotchbarn Lane, Prescot | 912 yd | |
| Yuan's | 189 Warrington Road, Prescot | 976 yd | |
| Ramo's | 187 Warrington Road, Prescot | 976 yd | |
| Euro Kebab | 185 Warrington Road, Prescot | 976 yd | |
| Chungs Super Fry | 166A Warrington Road, Prescot | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eccleston Park Tennis Club FOREST CLOSE | tennis courts | 280 yd |
| St. Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School (Closed) Scotchbarn Lane | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Scotchbarn Sports Centre (Closed) Scotchbarn Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 yd |
| Prescot Soccer & Leisure Centre WARRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Portico Vine Arlfc The Scholes | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Prescot Leisure Centre (Closed) Warrington Road | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 956 yd |
| Eccleston Park Golf Club (Closed) ECCLESTON PARK GOLF COURSE ECCLESTON PARK GOLF COURSE ECCLESTON PARK DRIVE | golf | 996 yd |
| Prescot & Odyssey Cricket Club BURROWS LANE | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.