Fern Gardens is in Eccleston Lane Ends, Prescot and in St Helens district. L34 6LU 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 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fern Gardens, Eccleston Lane Ends, Prescot, L34 6LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L34 2QE, L34 2QA, L34 6JT, L34 6JS, L34 2UG, L34 2TL, L34 2RX, L34 2QN, L34 6LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L34 6LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 52.3% | 53.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.6% | 34.6% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 45.8% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 47.5% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 14.2% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 10.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 38.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.8% | 95.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 96.6% | 97.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 97.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 64.6% | 46.2% | 18.4% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fern Gardens was 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% higher than the Eccleston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fern Gardens has the 33rd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eccleston and the 238th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Fern Gardens, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-04-23 | £398,462 |
| 5 Fern Gardens, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2017-05-26 | £322,514 |
| 1 Fern Gardens, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2012-09-28 | £372,534 |
| 4 Fern Gardens, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2002-04-26 | £566,809 |
| 1 Fern Gardens, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, a newly built property | £125,000 | 2000-09-07 | £464,158 |
L34 6LU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in L34 6LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 3,458 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 | 325 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Community Primary School Evelyn Avenue , L34 2SP | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Ward Street , L34 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prescot Primary School Maryville Road , L34 2TA | 2out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Shaw Lane , L35 5AT | 2out of 4 | 1,774 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 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 2out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 4,271 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 | 3,650 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 4,152 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 4,262 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 4,828 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 | 842 yd | |
| Family And Friends Prescot Ltd | Prescot Gospel Hall, Evans Street | 894 yd | |
| Mr Ho's Restaurant | 4 Warrington Road, Prescot | 928 yd | |
| Maturo Meat House | 79 - 81 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 943 yd | |
| Spice Chilli Prescot | 77 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleston Park Lawn Tennis Club | Eccleston Park Lawn Tennis Club, 1 Forest Close | 268 yd | |
| The Wellington Hotel | Wellington Hotel, St James Road | 316 yd | |
| Prescot Guild Hall | 57 St Helens Road, Prescot | 803 yd | |
| The Grapes Hotel | The Grapes Hotel, 254 St Helens Road | 870 yd | |
| Prescot Reform Club | 19 Warrington Road, Prescot | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Chippy | 7 - 9 Warrington Road, Prescot | 928 yd | |
| Zetun | Unit A Ground Floor, 126 Warrington Road | 967 yd | |
| Lucky Jade | 2 Scotchbarn Lane, Prescot | 979 yd | |
| Lou's | 17 Chapel Street, Prescot | 1,007 yd | |
| Uno Pizza | 15 Chapel Street, Prescot | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eccleston Park Tennis Club FOREST CLOSE | tennis courts | 320 yd |
| Prescot & Odyssey Cricket Club BURROWS LANE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Scotchbarn Sports Centre (Closed) Scotchbarn Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 967 yd |
| Volair Park (Prescot Cables Fc) EATON STREET | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.