Ropers Bridge Close, Whiston, Prescot, L35 3JA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L35 3JA is primarily male, with 54.1% 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	47.8%	45.9%	-1.9%	51.0%	-5.1%
Male	52.2%	54.1%	1.9%	49.0%	5.1%

Partnership Status

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 L35 3JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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	32.9%	48.5%	15.6%	37.9%	10.6%
Married: Opposite sex	17.8%	15.9%	-1.9%	44.2%	-28.3%
Separated	7.2%	2.3%	-4.9%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	30.9%	19.7%	-11.2%	9.1%	10.6%
Widowed	11.2%	13.6%	2.4%	6.1%	7.5%

Health

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 (57.9%) 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	25.5%	34%	8.5%	48.4%	-14.4%
Good health	27.7%	23.9%	-3.8%	33.6%	-9.7%
Fair health	21.7%	20.1%	-1.6%	12.7%	7.4%
Bad health	19.6%	17%	-2.6%	4.0%	13.0%
Very bad health	5.4%	5%	-0.4%	1.2%	3.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 L35 3JA this area, 42.4% 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 12.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	51.3%	42.4%	-8.9%	18.2%	24.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	16.7%	3.5%	9.6%	7.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.2%	6.8%	-4.4%	13.4%	-6.6%
Apprenticeship	2%	4.5%	2.5%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.9%	14.4%	6.5%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	10.5%	12.9%	2.4%	33.8%	-20.9%
Other	3.9%	2.3%	-1.6%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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)
Pakistani	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	2.2%	1.3%	-0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed Other	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	96.2%	96.2%	0.0%	81.4%	14.8%

Country of Birth

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	98.4%	96.9%	-1.5%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	96.9%	-1.5%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.1%	76.7%	-0.6%
No passport held	23.9%	13.5%	10.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.2%	37.2%	-3.0%
Christian	60.2%	46.2%	14.0%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Ropers Bridge Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ropers Bridge Close was 590.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 547.9% higher than the Prescot South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ropers Bridge Close has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Prescot South and the 8th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 257.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in L35 3JA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ropers Bridge Close are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Knowsley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ropers Bridge Close, Whiston, Prescot, L35 3JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for L35 3JA

Average Price
£120,614

Semi-Detached
£136,089

Terraced
£89,664

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ropers Bridge Close

Average Price
£135,824

Semi-Detached
£143,806

Terraced
£119,860

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ropers Bridge CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Ropers Bridge Close, Prescot, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2025-03-31	£91,328
27 Ropers Bridge Close, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	2020-02-06	£140,122
23 Ropers Bridge Close, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,500	2017-02-03	£135,853
23 Ropers Bridge Close, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£89,500	2010-08-27	£158,626
27 Ropers Bridge Close, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£37,500	2001-06-18	£147,563

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L35 3JA

Employment

Economic Activity

Retired	36
Full-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	28
Other	12
Part-Time Employee	11
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	5
Self-Employed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Education	7
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Construction	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW	4out of 4	3,056 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Halsnead Primary School Pennywood Drive , Whiston L35 3TX	3out of 4	113 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Halsnead Community Primary School Pennywood Drive , Whiston L35 3TX	- not rated	145 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whiston Willis Community Primary School Milton Avenue , Whiston L35 2XY	- not rated	503 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whiston Willis Primary Academy Milton Avenue , Whiston L35 2XY	4out of 4	503 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Southmead Community Primary School Lickers Lane , Whiston L35 3JY	- not rated	544 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Higher Side Community Comprehensive School Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG	- not rated	1,092 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG	- not rated	1,097 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG	2out of 4	1,185 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, A Specialist Technology College Scotchbarn Lane , L35 7JD	- not rated	1,771 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thoma's Becket Catholic High School Longview Drive , Huyton L36 6EG	- not rated	1,983 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knowsley Community College Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD	- not rated	3,783 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG	- not rated	4,113 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College Cronton Lane , WA8 5WA	- not rated	4,771 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Riverside Study Centre Stretton Way , Huyton L36 6JF	- not rated	1,573 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Allerton Education Trust Learning Centre Stretton Way , Huyton Business Park L36 6JF	- not rated	1,716 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ	- not rated	2,694 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newlands Hey 1a Huyton Hey Road , L36 5SE	- not rated	2,711 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY	4out of 4	2,864 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
China Star	14 Windy Arbor Road, Whiston		447 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Carrs Hotel	191 Dragon Lane, Whiston		389 yd
Whiston Social Club	Paradise Lane, Whiston		459 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waterfields	6A Greenes Road, Whiston	259 yd
Whiston Chippy	2 Greenes Road, Whiston	259 yd
Brunch At No.10	10 Greenes Road, Whiston	259 yd
Gold Star	6 Greenes Road, Whiston	259 yd
Panamia	7 Greenes Road, Whiston	288 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whiston Willis Primary School MILTON AVENUE		504 yd
Windy Arbor Road WINDY ARBOR ROAD	grass pitches	600 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	249.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.