Bishop Drive, Whiston, Prescot, L35 3JL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around L35 3JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.9%	51.6%	-2.3%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	46.1%	48.4%	2.3%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 vicinity of L35 3JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.2%	28.2%	2.0%	37.9%	-9.7%
Married: Opposite sex	56%	53.8%	-2.2%	44.2%	9.6%
Separated	2.4%	2.9%	0.5%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	8.1%	8.4%	0.3%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	7.3%	6.7%	-0.6%	6.1%	0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	51.9%	42%	-9.9%	48.4%	-6.4%
Good health	30%	35.5%	5.5%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	11.3%	14.9%	3.6%	12.7%	2.2%
Bad health	3.4%	5.8%	2.4%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	3.4%	1.8%	-1.6%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.6%	26.1%	-0.5%	18.2%	7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	10.9%	-6.0%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	14.7%	-3.0%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	5.5%	1.9%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	15.1%	0.6%	16.9%	-1.8%
Degree or Similar	17.7%	25.6%	7.9%	33.8%	-8.2%
Other	2.8%	2.1%	-0.7%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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	2.4%	0.7%	-1.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	1%	1.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	94.5%	96%	1.5%	81.4%	14.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.2% 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	97.6%	98.2%	0.6%	83.2%	15.0%
European Union	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	6.1%	-6.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	5.6%	-3.8%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	98.2%	0.9%	83.2%	15.0%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.2%	76.7%	12.5%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	17.7%	37.2%	-19.5%
Christian	76.9%	46.2%	30.7%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Bishop Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishop Drive was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% higher than the Halewood North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bishop Drive has the 30th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Halewood North and the 231st highest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,600

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in L35 3JL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Bishop Drive are based on 45 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for St Helens.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bishop Drive, Whiston, Prescot, L35 3JL

Estimated Average Property Prices for L35 3JL

Average Price
£197,341

Semi-Detached
£201,263

Terraced
£221,967

Detached
£237,580

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,006

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bishop Drive

Average Price
£214,350

Semi-Detached
£213,958

Terraced
£225,296

Detached
£250,504

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£990

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bishop DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
44 Bishop Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2023-11-10	£193,049
18 Bishop Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2023-08-25	£179,656
53 Bishop Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Other, an established residential building	£950	2023-07-03	£990
20 Bishop Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£141,000	2020-12-18	£193,742
22 Bishop Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2020-03-25	£247,778

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for L35 3JL

Employment

L35 3JL 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 3JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	79
Retired	77
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	37
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	17
Education	15
Construction	14
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Other	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	3,736 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	966 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community Lickers Lane , Whiston L35 3SR	3out of 4	1,034 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willow Tree Primary School Bedford Close , Huyton L36 1XH	2out of 4	1,301 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whiston Willis Primary Academy Milton Avenue , Whiston L35 2XY	3out of 4	1,323 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Ellis Ashton Street , Huyton L36 6BH	2out of 4	1,415 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG	- not rated	1,963 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG	2out of 4	1,978 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB	1out of 4	2,790 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY	3out of 4	3,864 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gateacre School Hedgefield Road , Belle Vale L25 2RW	2out of 4	4,395 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG	- not rated	4,902 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ	- not rated	2,117 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY	4out of 4	2,577 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alt Bridge School Wellcroft Road , Huyton L36 7TA	4out of 4	2,578 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside School Naylors Road , L27 2YA	- not rated	3,171 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE	- not rated	3,449 yd	Other independent school	Yes	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		354 yd
Campus & Co	Riverside House, Stretton Way		930 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Whiston Social Club	Paradise Lane, Whiston		321 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Panamia	7 Greenes Road, Whiston	514 yd
Spice Village	13 Greenes Road, Whiston	528 yd
Waterfields	6A Greenes Road, Whiston	561 yd
Whiston Chippy	2 Greenes Road, Whiston	561 yd
Brunch At No.10	10 Greenes Road, Whiston	561 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Windy Arbor Road WINDY ARBOR ROAD	grass pitches	364 yd
Village The Hotel Club (Liverpool) FALLOWS WAY	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	758 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	136.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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