Old Lane is in Rainhill, Prescot and in St Helens district. L35 0LZ is located in the Rainhill 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 Old Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 0LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L35 0NA, L35 0LX, L35 0NB, L35 0ND, L35 0LU, L35 0NF, L35 0NQ, L35 0LY, L35 0LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L35 0LZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 55.4% | 52.9% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 44.6% | 47.1% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 15% | 22.2% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 48.3% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 23.7% | 21.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 43.5% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 30.3% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 21.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 21.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 5.6% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 43.9% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.9% | 92.6% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 94.9% | 92.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.1% | 37.2% | -22.1% |
| Christian | 76.5% | 46.2% | 30.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Lane was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.5% lower than the Rainhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Rainhill and the 244th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Moon Old Lane, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2024-03-06 | £284,597 |
| Chetwynd Old Lane, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-06-25 | £602,183 |
| Spring Cottage Old Lane, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-09-12 | £476,912 |
| Valluga Old Lane, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-08-04 | £411,111 |
| 81 Old Lane, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-11-18 | £492,600 |
L35 0LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 L35 0LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 158 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 4,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann's Church of England Primary School View Road , Rainhill L35 0LQ | 4out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdene Primary School Ashton Avenue , Rainhill L35 0QQ | 4out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longton Lane Community Primary School Longton Lane , Rainhill L35 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School School Lane , Rainhill L35 6NN | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community Lickers Lane , Whiston L35 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | 2out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | 1out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 2out of 4 | 4,551 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 | 3,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 5,377 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 | 1,059 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 4,695 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alt Bridge School Wellcroft Road , Huyton L36 7TA | 4out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley High School Cawfield Avenue , WA8 7HG | 4out of 4 | 5,285 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carouse | 4 View Road | 621 yd | |
| Houghton's Bistro | 503 Warrington Road | 642 yd | |
| Sorelle | 4 Station Road | 659 yd | |
| The Railway Cafe | 3a Station Road | 661 yd | |
| Mike's Butty Bar | 15 Tasker Terrace | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blundells Hill Golf Club | Blundells Hill Golf Club, Blundells Lane | 499 yd | |
| The Hop House | 14 Dane Court | 580 yd | |
| Skew Bridge Alehouse Ltd | 5 Dane Court | 583 yd | |
| Cookhouse Pub and Carvery | Victoria Hotel, 507 Warrington Road | 662 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | Commercial Hotel, 12 Station Street | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Presto | 6 View Road | 438 yd | |
| Chung Ku | Chang Ku, 564 Warrington Road | 612 yd | |
| Rainhill Fish Bar | Rainhill Fish Bar, 570 Warrington Road | 619 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper Box | 2 Station Street | 657 yd | |
| Ajmeer Tandoori | Ajmeer Tandoori, 479 Warrington Road | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | The Cooperative Food, 580-598 Warrington Road | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blundells Hill Golf Club BLUNDELLS LANE | golf | 505 yd |
| Rainhill Recreation Club RAINHILL CRICKET CLUB RAINHILL CRICKET CLUB TASKER TERRACE | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Rainhill Ex-Services Club WARRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Tower College MILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 959 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 11.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 220.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.