Church Street is in Prescot and in Knowsley district. L34 3LA is located in the Prescot North 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 Church Street, Prescot, L34 3LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L34 5QF, L34 1LA, L34 5QE, L34 3LJ, L34 5SB, L34 5QA, L34 3LD, L34 5RH, L34 3LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L34 3LA is primarily male, with 58.6% of the population 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 | 39.1% | 41.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -9.6% |
| Male | 60.9% | 58.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 9.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around L34 3LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.8% | 57.5% | 14.7% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 29% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 1.4% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 9.8% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33% | 35.1% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 31% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 21% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 8.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 | 36.9% | 22.5% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 18.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 23% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 92.8% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 96.4% | 97.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 265.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% higher than the Prescot North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Prescot North and the 26th highest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deanes House Church Street, Prescot, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £906,129 | 2024-07-21 | £936,876 |
| Deanes House Church Street, Prescot, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £619,190 | 2023-11-13 | £655,911 |
| 5 Church Street, Prescot, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-06-12 | £253,184 |
| Deanes House Church Street, Prescot, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-09-15 | £305,605 |
| 12 Church Street, Prescot, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2010-06-11 | £190,987 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Ward Street , L34 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Community Primary School Evelyn Avenue , L34 2SP | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School Bryer Road , L35 5DN | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prescot Primary School Maryville Road , L34 2TA | 2out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School Albany Avenue , L34 2QN | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | 1out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 2out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 4,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,449 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,104 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 | 2,345 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Park School Haswell Drive , Stockbridge Village L28 1RX | 3out of 4 | 4,061 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 4,413 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercutios Bar & Bistro | 16 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 109 yd | |
| Imaginarium Bistro | 1 Piazza, Market Place | 116 yd | |
| Coso At The Tavern | 21 Market Place, Prescot | 123 yd | |
| Waterfields | 9 - 11 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 124 yd | |
| Pinion Bistro | 39 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deanes House Hotel | Church Street, Prescot | 3 yd | |
| The Stage Door | 8 Mill Street, Prescot | 102 yd | |
| Sun Inn | 11 Derby Street, Prescot | 107 yd | |
| The Mermaid Tavern | 21 Market Place, Prescot | 123 yd | |
| Spanish Caravan | 32 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santos | 15 Market Place, Prescot | 123 yd | |
| New China Palace | 13 Market Place, Prescot | 123 yd | |
| Shere Khan Xprescot | Shere Khan Indian Takeaway, 19 Market Place | 132 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18 High Street, Prescot | 181 yd | |
| Chicken Barbecue | 49 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 43 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 120 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Cables Retail Park, Steley Way | 444 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 5C Cables Retail Park, Steley Way | 444 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Volair Park (Prescot Cables Fc) EATON STREET | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Prescot School (Closed) Knowsley Park Lane | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| The Prescot School KNOWSLEY PARK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Browns Field SOUTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Scotchbarn Sports Centre (Closed) Scotchbarn Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| Prescot Leisure Centre (Closed) Warrington Road | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 967 yd |
| Prescot Soccer & Leisure Centre WARRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,016 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.