Middleton Drive is in Prescot and in Knowsley district. L35 7AD 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 2018-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Middleton Drive, Prescot, L35 7AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L35 7AB, L35 7JE, L35 7AE, L35 7JB, L35 7NU, L35 7JG, L35 7JR, L35 7LX, L35 7JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding L35 7AD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 52.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 44.1% | 47.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 35.2% | 40.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 48% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 51.1% | 59.1% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30.4% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 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 | 16.5% | 10.9% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 10.5% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.1% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 17.7% | -0.7% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 41.9% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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 | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 90.4% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 95.1% | 91.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 66% | 46.2% | 19.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middleton Drive was 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% lower than the Prescot North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middleton Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Prescot North and the 81st lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Knowsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Middleton Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2025-03-21 | £244,921 |
| 23 Middleton Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-02-28 | £360,312 |
| 47 Middleton Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-12-09 | £295,434 |
| 49 Middleton Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2024-09-27 | £292,449 |
| 71 Middleton Drive, Prescot, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-02-09 | £356,891 |
L35 7AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 260 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescot Primary School Maryville Road , L34 2TA | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prescot Primary School Maryville Road , L34 2TA | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's RC Infants' School Shaw Lane , L35 5AT | - not rated | 787 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Shaw Lane , L35 5AT | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School Albany Avenue , L34 2QN | - not rated | 910 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, A Specialist Technology College Scotchbarn Lane , L35 7JD | - not rated | 97 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Side Community Comprehensive School Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | 2out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Community High School Broadway , WA10 3RY | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 4,578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Community College Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD | - not rated | 4,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College Cronton Lane , WA8 5WA | - not rated | 5,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briars Hey Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Manor Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 2,954 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Study Centre Stretton Way , Huyton L36 6JF | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Education Trust Learning Centre Stretton Way , Huyton Business Park L36 6JF | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Of Life Restaurant | Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road | 574 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road | 574 yd | |
| Station Coffee House | Bridge Road, Prescot | 1,038 yd | |
| Mei's Garden | 369 Warrington Road | 1,044 yd | |
| Sing Ping | 75 Warrington Road, Prescot | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Hotel | 285 Warrington Road, Whiston | 641 yd | |
| Eccleston Park Lawn Tennis Club | Eccleston Park Lawn Tennis Club, 1 Forest Close | 944 yd | |
| The Wellington Hotel | Wellington Hotel, St James Road | 960 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 64 Warrington Road, Prescot | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuan's | 189 Warrington Road, Prescot | 332 yd | |
| Ramo's | 187 Warrington Road, Prescot | 332 yd | |
| Euro Kebab | 185 Warrington Road, Prescot | 332 yd | |
| Chungs Super Fry | 166A Warrington Road, Prescot | 459 yd | |
| Subway | 2 Dragon Lane, Whiston | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School (Closed) Scotchbarn Lane | grass pitches | 99 yd |
| Prescot Soccer & Leisure Centre WARRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Prescot Leisure Centre (Closed) Warrington Road | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 623 yd |
| Scotchbarn Sports Centre (Closed) Scotchbarn Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 638 yd |
| Holt Playing Fields MARTIN CLOSE | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Eccleston Park Tennis Club FOREST CLOSE | tennis courts | 887 yd |
| Longton Lane Primary School LONGTON LANE | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Eccleston Park Golf Club (Closed) ECCLESTON PARK GOLF COURSE ECCLESTON PARK GOLF COURSE ECCLESTON PARK DRIVE | golf | 971 yd |
| Higher Side Community School (Closed) Cumber Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,061 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 | 203.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.