Ash Grove is in Prescot and in Knowsley district. L35 5BD 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 Ash Grove, Prescot, L35 5BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L35 5BB, L35 5HN, L35 5HL, L35 5AZ, L35 5HJ, L35 5BA, L35 5AY, L35 5JA, L35 5HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L35 5BD has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.2% | 50% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 5BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 39.1% | 43.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 40.7% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 56.7% | 52% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 29% | 31.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 20.2% | 14.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 6.5% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 13% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 40% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% 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% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.3% | 84.7% | -10.6% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 95.3% | 82.7% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 8.5% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 82.6% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 8.7% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 61.9% | 46.2% | 15.7% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Grove was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.1% lower than the Prescot North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Grove has the 10th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Prescot North and the 67th lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Ash Grove, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-04-23 | £214,522 |
| 32 Ash Grove, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-03-14 | £171,256 |
| 36 Ash Grove, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-03-02 | £126,989 |
| 16 Ash Grove, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2020-10-30 | £233,685 |
| 22 Ash Grove, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-02-04 | £199,303 |
L35 5BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 188 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Shaw Lane , L35 5AT | 2out of 4 | 485 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School Bryer Road , L35 5DN | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prescot Primary School Maryville Road , L34 2TA | 2out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Community Primary School Evelyn Avenue , L34 2SP | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Willis Primary Academy Milton Avenue , Whiston L35 2XY | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | 1out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Derby Academy Seel Road , Huyton L36 6DG | 2out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 4,293 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 | 2,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 5,254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Bridge School Wellcroft Road , Huyton L36 7TA | 4out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Central School Mossbrow Road , Huyton L36 7SY | 4out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,293 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence House School 8 Huyton Church Road , Huyton L36 5SJ | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Naylors Road , L27 2YA | - not rated | 4,882 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Coffee House | Bridge Road, Prescot | 400 yd | |
| Spice Of Life Restaurant | Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road | 635 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road | 635 yd | |
| Rustik | 3 Hall Lane, Prescot | 638 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco Extra, Cables Retail Park | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 64 Warrington Road, Prescot | 817 yd | |
| Carrs Hotel | 191 Dragon Lane, Whiston | 947 yd | |
| Tommy Halls | 10 Warrington Road, Prescot | 955 yd | |
| Prescot Reform Club | 19 Warrington Road, Prescot | 959 yd | |
| Holt Hotel | 285 Warrington Road, Whiston | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chungs Super Fry | 166A Warrington Road, Prescot | 211 yd | |
| U Meal | 60 Shaw Lane, Prescot | 347 yd | |
| Yuan's | 189 Warrington Road, Prescot | 388 yd | |
| Ramo's | 187 Warrington Road, Prescot | 388 yd | |
| Euro Kebab | 185 Warrington Road, Prescot | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Cables Retail Park, Steley Way | 678 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 5C Cables Retail Park, Steley Way | 678 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 43 Eccleston Street, Prescot | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prescot Leisure Centre (Closed) Warrington Road | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 278 yd |
| Prescot Soccer & Leisure Centre WARRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Scotchbarn Sports Centre (Closed) Scotchbarn Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 423 yd |
| St. Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School (Closed) Scotchbarn Lane | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Whiston Willis Primary School MILTON AVENUE | 888 yd | |
| Higher Side Community School (Closed) Cumber Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,016 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 | 166 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.