Nottingham Close is in Rainhill, Prescot and in St Helens district. L35 4QZ 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 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nottingham Close, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 4QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L35 4QD, L35 4RA, L35 4PX, L35 4PF, L35 4PZ, L35 4PA, L35 4QA, L35 8PX, L35 4PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L35 4QZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.6% | 48.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 4QZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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 | 27.1% | 24.4% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 62.5% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.7% | 57% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 29% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 38.5% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.9% | 87.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 88.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 88.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nottingham Close was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% higher than the Eccleston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nottingham Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eccleston and the 290th highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nottingham Close, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,950 | 2016-10-28 | £333,413 |
| 15 Nottingham Close, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,950 | 2016-10-28 | £333,413 |
| 10 Nottingham Close, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £186,500 | 2016-08-19 | £290,234 |
| 10 Nottingham Close, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £186,500 | 2016-08-19 | £290,234 |
| 21 Nottingham Close, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-07-15 | £321,155 |
L35 4QZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 1,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longton Lane Community Primary School Longton Lane , Rainhill L35 8PB | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Church of England Primary School View Road , Rainhill L35 0LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nutgrove Methodist Primary School Govett Road , Nutgrove WA9 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Heath Street , WA9 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Elton Head Road , Sutton Heath WA9 5BT | 2out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | 2out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | 1out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 3,688 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 3,916 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 | 2,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 4,532 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alt Bridge School Wellcroft Road , Huyton L36 7TA | 4out of 4 | 4,883 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 4,883 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 5,090 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reeve Court Retirement Village | Reeve Court Retirement Home, Reeve Court Retirement Village, Stratton Drive | 606 yd | |
| The Spice Inn | Coach And Horses, Ritherup Lane | 696 yd | |
| Mike's Butty Bar | 15 Tasker Terrace | 834 yd | |
| Mei's Garden | 369 Warrington Road | 900 yd | |
| Sorelle | 4 Station Road | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Inn | Black Horse Hotel, 70 Rainhill Road | 219 yd | |
| Coach & Horses Hotel | Coach And Horses, Ritherup Lane | 696 yd | |
| Brown Edge Hotel | Brown Edge Hotel, 299-301 Nutgrove Road | 844 yd | |
| The Rocket | The Rocket, 474 Warrington Road | 944 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | Commercial Hotel, 12 Station Street | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOTBOX | 2 Longton Lane | 800 yd | |
| Jun Wahs | Jun Wahs Chinese Takeaway, 483 Warrington Road | 898 yd | |
| Ajmeer Tandoori | Ajmeer Tandoori, 479 Warrington Road | 898 yd | |
| Cosmos | Cosmos Supper Bar, 375 Warrington Road | 900 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper Box | 2 Station Street | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutgrove Mini Mart | 136 Nutgrove Road | 992 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | The Cooperative Food, 580-598 Warrington Road | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eccleston Park Golf Club (Closed) ECCLESTON PARK GOLF COURSE ECCLESTON PARK GOLF COURSE ECCLESTON PARK DRIVE | golf | 452 yd |
| Longton Lane Primary School LONGTON LANE | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Holt Playing Fields MARTIN CLOSE | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Rainhill Recreation Club RAINHILL CRICKET CLUB RAINHILL CRICKET CLUB TASKER TERRACE | grass pitches | 1,059 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.