Prescot Drive is in Liverpool and in Liverpool district. L6 8PB is located in the Kensington & Fairfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Liverpool, Wavertree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prescot Drive, Liverpool, L6 8PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: L7 0AB, L7 0AD, L7 0JD, L7 0JY, L7 0LG, L7 0JP, L7 0JZ, L7 0JR, L7 0JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding L6 8PB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.4% | 49.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 L6 8PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 40.3% | 44.6% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 37.8% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 3.6% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 9.6% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 44.3% | 42.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 34.3% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 17.5% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4.3% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 25.8% | 19.9% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 10.4% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 10.8% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 35.1% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.2% | 73.2% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 89.6% | 78.9% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 8.6% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 79.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.3% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.9% | 6.0% | 6.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prescot Drive was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% lower than the Edge Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prescot Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Edge Hill and the 304th lowest crime rate of 1,559 local areas in Liverpool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Prescot Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £7,500 | 2024-05-31 | £8,537 |
| 2 Prescot Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-05-11 | £351,279 |
| 32 Prescot Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2023-04-03 | £115,414 |
| Flat 2 4 Prescot Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,500 | 2020-03-06 | £105,633 |
| Flat 4 4 Prescot Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2020-02-13 | £92,400 |
L6 8PB 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Spencer Street , L6 2WF | 4out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 3out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 3,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Primary School Birchfield Road , L7 9LY | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 30 Church Road , L13 2BA | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Holly Road , L7 0LH | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cecilia's Catholic Junior School Green Lane , Tuebrook L13 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cecilia's Catholic Infant & Nursery School Snaefell Avenue , Tuebrook L13 7HB | 2out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Gardners Drive , Kensington L6 7UR | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Derby School 364 West Derby Rd , L13 7HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holly Lodge Girls' College 140 Mill Lane , West Derby L12 7LE | 2out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edward's College Sandfield Park , L12 1LF | 4out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Blanch School 80 Earle Road , L7 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 3,155 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LIPA Sixth Form College Mount Street , L1 9HF | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 5,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 3out of 4 | 4,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmonize Academy AP Free School 7 Phillimore Road , Kensington L6 6DL | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts 3 Newton Court , Faraday Road L13 1EJ | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Cookson School Bankfield Road , West Derby L13 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Marydale Lodge Sch Care of: Nugent Care , 99 Edge Lane L7 2PE | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Team at Sandfield Park School Sandfield Walk , West Derby L12 1LH | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edinburgh | 132 Prescot Road | 388 yd | |
| Anar Turkish BBQ Restaurant | 130 Prescot Road | 399 yd | |
| Little Nels Cafe | 2, Stanley Meat Market Prescot Road | 433 yd | |
| Baja Mexican Restaurant | 373 Edge Lane | 563 yd | |
| Salina Cafe | 70A Prescot Road | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lister Hotel | 28A Prescot Road | 809 yd | |
| Melbourne | 207 Green Lane | 873 yd | |
| The Wellington | The Wellington, 217 Green Lane | 892 yd | |
| The Millfield Inn | 510 Prescot Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake View Kiosk | Lake View Kiosk Gardners Drive | 388 yd | |
| Feng Sing | 126 Prescot Road | 413 yd | |
| Chunkies | 86 Prescot Road | 537 yd | |
| Kensington Kebab House | 46 Prescot Road | 669 yd | |
| Red Grill Food Ltd | 329A Prescot Road | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dales of Liverpool | 337 Prescot Road | 703 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 12 Montrose Way | 734 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket Regent House Green Lane | 891 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Prescot Road | 913 yd | |
| B & M Ltd | B And M Edge Lane | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Police Club (Closed) Prescot Road | grass pitches | 136 yd |
| Arriva Green Lane Bus Depot GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Newsham Park Playing Fields GARDNER'S DRIVE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Liverpool Edge Lane) LIVERPOOL DIGITAL LIVERPOOL DIGITAL EDGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Total Fitness (Liverpool - Edge Lane) (Closed) Edge Lane Retail Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 907 yd |
| The Academy Of St Francis Of Assisi GARDNERS DRIVE | 915 yd | |
| St Philip'S Church Hall Sheil Road | 1,014 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 | 54.5% |
| 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 | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.