Barrows Cottages is in Whiston, Prescot and in Knowsley district. L35 3QT is located in the Prescot South 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 Barrows Cottages, Whiston, Prescot, L35 3QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L35 3BA, L35 3QG, L35 2US, L35 3UA, L35 3UB, L35 3QR, L35 3TY, L35 3QJ, L35 2UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L35 3QT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48.8% | 48.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 34.8% | 38% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 45.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 7.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 43.3% | 47.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 28% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 18.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 33.3% | 22.3% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 11.4% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 24.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.5% | 93.5% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 97.5% | 95% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 67% | 46.2% | 20.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrows Cottages was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% lower than the Prescot South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barrows Cottages has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Prescot South and the 175th lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Barrows Cottages, Prescot, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2024-08-16 | £86,686 |
| 2 Barrows Cottages, Prescot, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-10-29 | £91,762 |
| 3 Barrows Cottages, Prescot, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2021-01-15 | £77,803 |
| 2 Barrows Cottages, Prescot, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2012-05-25 | £82,822 |
| 2 Barrows Cottages, Prescot, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2005-08-12 | £111,950 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 3,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halsnead Primary School Pennywood Drive , Whiston L35 3TX | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Willis Primary Academy Milton Avenue , Whiston L35 2XY | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School Bryer Road , L35 5DN | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community Lickers Lane , Whiston L35 3SR | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Shaw Lane , L35 5AT | 2out of 4 | 791 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 | 1,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | 1out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 2out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | 2out of 4 | 5,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 3,878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 2,702 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alt Bridge School Wellcroft Road , Huyton L36 7TA | 4out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Naylors Road , L27 2YA | - not rated | 4,069 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star | 14 Windy Arbor Road, Whiston | 712 yd | |
| Rustik | 3 Hall Lane, Prescot | 968 yd | |
| Station Coffee House | Bridge Road, Prescot | 989 yd | |
| Spice Of Life Restaurant | Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road | 1,085 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrs Hotel | 191 Dragon Lane, Whiston | 202 yd | |
| Whiston Social Club | Paradise Lane, Whiston | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kens Supper Bar | 18 Dragon Drive, Whiston | 202 yd | |
| Waterfields | 6A Greenes Road, Whiston | 471 yd | |
| Whiston Chippy | 2 Greenes Road, Whiston | 471 yd | |
| Brunch At No.10 | 10 Greenes Road, Whiston | 471 yd | |
| Gold Star | 6 Greenes Road, Whiston | 471 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whiston Willis Primary School MILTON AVENUE | 320 yd | |
| Windy Arbor Road WINDY ARBOR ROAD | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Higher Side Community School (Closed) Cumber Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 955 yd |
| St Edmunds Arrowsmith Catholic Centre For Learning CUMBER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,058 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.