Rectory Court is in Prescot and in Knowsley district. L34 5AE 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 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Court, Prescot, L34 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L34 5AB, L34 5NN, L34 5NL, L34 5AG, L34 5NG, L34 5NB, L34 5AD, L34 5PH, L34 5NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L34 5AE is primarily male, with 55.2% 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 | 53.6% | 44.8% | -8.8% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 46.4% | 55.2% | 8.8% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 5AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 56.8% | 53.1% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 27.6% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.7% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 57.9% | 55.4% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 11.8% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 2.6% | -12.2% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 10.3% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.1% | 19% | -1.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 51.3% | 21.4% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 10.4% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 76.1% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 94.5% | 76.4% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 10% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 76% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 13.1% | 11.9% | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Court was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.0% lower than the Prescot North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Court has the 12th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Prescot North and the 80th lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Rectory Court, Prescot, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2024-02-02 | £107,744 |
| 8 Rectory Court, Prescot, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2023-01-04 | £116,550 |
| 6 Rectory Court, Prescot, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2022-01-21 | £129,214 |
| 5 Rectory Court, Prescot, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2021-03-31 | £112,529 |
| 9 Rectory Court, Prescot, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2019-10-14 | £123,560 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 3,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School Bryer Road , L35 5DN | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prescot Primary School Maryville Road , L34 2TA | 2out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Ward Street , L34 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Community Primary School Evelyn Avenue , L34 2SP | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Shaw Lane , L35 5AT | 2out of 4 | 931 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 2out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 4,364 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 | 3,077 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 | 2,591 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,769 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Park School Haswell Drive , Stockbridge Village L28 1RX | 3out of 4 | 4,617 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Coffee House | Bridge Road, Prescot | 167 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco Extra, Cables Retail Park | 259 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores, Cables Retail Park | 259 yd | |
| McDonald's | Cables Retail Park, Steley Way | 259 yd | |
| Rustik | 3 Hall Lane, Prescot | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mermaid Tavern | 21 Market Place, Prescot | 537 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 64 Warrington Road, Prescot | 551 yd | |
| Prescot Manor Bowling Club | South Avenue, Prescot | 593 yd | |
| Spanish Caravan | 32 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 593 yd | |
| The Watchmaker | 60 - 62 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Road Supper Bar | 110 Manchester Road, Prescot | 259 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | 1 Cables Retail Park, Steley Way | 259 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Cables Retail Park, Steley Way | 259 yd | |
| Zetun | Unit A Ground Floor, 126 Warrington Road | 408 yd | |
| Lucky Jade | 2 Scotchbarn Lane, Prescot | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Cables Retail Park, Steley Way | 259 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 5C Cables Retail Park, Steley Way | 259 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 43 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prescot Leisure Centre (Closed) Warrington Road | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 462 yd |
| Prescot Soccer & Leisure Centre WARRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Scotchbarn Sports Centre (Closed) Scotchbarn Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 518 yd |
| Volair Park (Prescot Cables Fc) EATON STREET | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| St. Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School (Closed) Scotchbarn Lane | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Browns Field SOUTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.