Meribel Square is in Prescot and in Knowsley district. L34 5TH 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 2007-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meribel Square, Prescot, L34 5TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L34 5TB, L34 5QL, L34 5QU, L34 5QH, L34 4AA, L34 5QJ, L34 5RY, L34 5QN, L34 5QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L34 5TH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.2% | 50% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 5TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 42.9% | 55.1% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 18.9% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -25.3% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 15% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (65%) 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 | 41.6% | 32.7% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -15.7% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 32.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16% | 17.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 13.8% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 9.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 5TH this area, 34.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 34.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.6% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 17.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.9% | 98% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.9% | 96.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 97.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meribel Square was 1104.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 650.1% higher than the Prescot North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Meribel Square has the highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Prescot North and the 4th highest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 328.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Meribel Square, Prescot, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-03-21 | £74,928 |
| 17 Meribel Square, Prescot, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,495 | 2025-02-28 | £63,635 |
| 2 Meribel Square, Prescot, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2023-11-10 | £82,096 |
| 20 Meribel Square, Prescot, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2023-10-25 | £41,357 |
| 22 Meribel Square, Prescot, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2023-05-12 | £76,176 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 3,779 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 | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Community Primary School Evelyn Avenue , L34 2SP | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prescot Primary School Maryville Road , L34 2TA | 2out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School Albany Avenue , L34 2QN | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School Bryer Road , L35 5DN | 3out of 4 | 1,066 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 | 614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 2out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 3,999 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 4,228 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 | 2,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 5,308 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 | 2,627 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 4,225 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Park School Haswell Drive , Stockbridge Village L28 1RX | 3out of 4 | 4,328 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yada | 64 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 38 yd | |
| The Tempest | 54 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 60 yd | |
| The Albion Bakehouse | 5 - 7 Atherton Street, Prescot | 84 yd | |
| Poco Cafe Bar | 30 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 87 yd | |
| Spice Chilli Prescot | 77 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Watchmaker | 60 - 62 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 35 yd | |
| Kitchen 54 | 54 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 60 yd | |
| Eden Bar And Garden | 53 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 86 yd | |
| The Lord Strange | 2 Leyland Street, Prescot | 110 yd | |
| Tommy Halls | 10 Warrington Road, Prescot | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Barbecue | 49 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 60 yd | |
| Lou's | 17 Chapel Street, Prescot | 107 yd | |
| Uno Pizza | 15 Chapel Street, Prescot | 107 yd | |
| The Big Chippy | 7 - 9 Warrington Road, Prescot | 140 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18 High Street, Prescot | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 43 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 175 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Cables Retail Park, Steley Way | 308 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 5C Cables Retail Park, Steley Way | 308 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Volair Park (Prescot Cables Fc) EATON STREET | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Scotchbarn Sports Centre (Closed) Scotchbarn Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 672 yd |
| Prescot School (Closed) Knowsley Park Lane | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Prescot Leisure Centre (Closed) Warrington Road | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 745 yd |
| Prescot Soccer & Leisure Centre WARRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| The Prescot School KNOWSLEY PARK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Browns Field SOUTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 971 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.