Area guide · Knowsley

Prescot, Knowsley

Prescot has 56,822 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 70 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £110,670 across 143,594 recent sales. Prices here are up 0.3% year-on-year.

56,822Homes
£110,670+0.3%Median price
70Avg EPC score
21Suburbs

Last updated 7 November 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

  • Population

    123,608

  • Households

    52,710

  • Median age

    40.1

Age bands

65+ 17%0-15 18%16-24 11%25-44 27%45-64 27%

Ethnicity

Asian 2%Black 1%Mixed 2%Other 1%White 95%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 13%Semi 36%Detached 11%Terraced 39%

Build age

Pre 1900 1%1900 1944 37%1945 1999 51%2000 Plus 11%

Energy efficiency · avg score 70

A
0%
B
18%
C
47%
D
27%
E
7%
F
1%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 60%Social 28%Private Rent 12%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £110,670▲

  • Avg price

    £126,419

  • Sales

    143,594

  • Rent YoY

    5.7%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 1)

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Domains

  • Crime4
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  • Education4
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    17,048▼

By crime type

Drugs 14%Other Theft 9%Public Order 11%Anti-Social Behaviour 14%Criminal Damage And Arson 15%Violence And Sexual Offences 37%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    93.9%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    93.9%

  • Superfast broadband

    98.3%

  • 5G coverage

    83.3%

  • Bus stops

    467

  • Buses / day

    20,742

  • EV chargers

    793

Nearest rail station: Huyton Rail Station (0 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    0 m

  • Air NO₂

    12.96 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    7.24 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Green Belt
  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Wallasey — rated Good (12.64 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby
  • Coal Mining Legacy
  • Conservation Area

Radon class 5 · Shrink-swell risk: Low

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    56

Designations

  • Registered Park Garden
  • Tree Preservation Zone
  • Article 4

Listed buildings

  • Knowsley Old Vicarage · Grade II
  • Knowsley War Memorial · Grade II
  • Church Of St Mary · Grade II*
  • Carr House Farmhouse · Grade II
  • The Paddocks And The Stables · Grade II
  • Stocks · Grade II
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  • Entrance Gateway To Church Of St Michael At North East Corner Of Churchyard · Grade II
  • Entrance Gateway To Church Of St Michael At South Corner Of Churchyard · Grade II
  • Huyton Cricket and Bowling Club Pavilion · Grade II
  • Monument To East Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Michael · Grade II
  • Village Cross · Grade II
  • Church Of St Michael · Grade II*
  • 22, ST MARY'S ROAD (See details for further address information) · Grade II
  • Huyton Hey (Manor Farmhouse) · Grade II
  • Newland · Grade II
  • Park Hall · Grade II
  • United Reformed Church · Grade II
  • Railway Bridge · Grade II
  • Milestone Approximately 2/3 Of A Metre East Of Lyme Cross Road Junction · Grade II
  • Stables to west of The Hazels · Grade II
  • The Hazels · Grade II
  • 1-5, Station Road · Grade II
  • 66, Roby Road · Grade II
  • Church Of St Bartholomew · Grade II
  • Roby Cross Approximately 30 Metres West Of Station Road Junction · Grade II

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    101

  • Avg FSM %

    43.4%

  • Childcare providers

    38

Nearest hospital: Royal Liverpool University Hospital (4.86 km)

Suburbs

Suburbs in prescot

SuburbHomesAvg EPCMedian
Huyton with Roby33,24869.4£108,643
Horn Smithies2,28574.4£80,248
Fincham2,13174.1£76,612
Page Moss1,79868.7£103,402
Huyton Farm1,79172.4£94,514
Woolfall Heath1,63775.4£92,039
Stockbridge Village1,62769.1£81,809
Swanside1,41258.3£105,022
Longview1,37571.1£112,033
Whiston1,35569£87,138
Halewood1,19468.4£110,099
Roby1,15771.3£121,173
Windy Arbor97373.4£96,775
Court Hey95864.1£140,160
Huyton Park90868.6£104,144
Huyton80765.6£107,405
Lyme Grove66570.1£136,435
Bowring Park62664.1£149,379
Cronton50562.1£157,198
Knowsley32164.6£160,144
Tarbock Green4948.2£140,625

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    39

Show 25 recent applications
  • To Erect Single Storey Extension To Rear, First Floor Extension To Side Incorporating Gabled Bay Window Feature, And Erect 1.0m High Brick W
  • To Erect A Single Storey Extension To The Rear.
  • To Erect Two Storey Extension To Side Incorporating New Garage.
  • To Demolish Existing Garage, Erect A Two Storey Side Extension, A Single Storey Rear Extension, And Apply A Render Finish To Property.
  • To Erect Single Storey Extension At Rear: - The Extension Will Extend 3.90m Beyond The Original House - The Maximum Height Of The Extension
  • To Convert Front Garden Into Hardstanding For Vehicle Parking With Dropped Kerb Access
  • To Erect Single Storey Extension To Side At Rear Of Existing Garage And New Roof To Front Part Of Garage Linked To A New Canopy Feature To T
  • To Erect Single Storey Extension To Side And Single Storey Porch Extension To Front.
  • To Erect Single Storey Extension To Side And Single Storey Porch Extension To Front.
  • Application For Lawful Development Certificate For Existing Use As Supported Housing Facility For Young Persons
  • To Erect Single Storey Extension To Rear, Relocation Of Rear Staircase And Demolition Of Lean To (Alternative To 20F/1465)
  • To Erect Single Storey Extension To Side.
  • To Erect Two Storey Extension To Side.
  • Installation Of External Wall Insulation With Silicone Render Finish.
  • To Erect Single Storey Extension At Rear.
  • To Erect Single Storey Extension At Side And Rear, And Porch To Front.
  • Application For Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development To Provide Residential Care For Young People.
  • To Erect Two Storey Extension To Side And Single Storey Extension To The Front And Rear.
  • To Erect Two Storey Extension To Side And Single Storey Extension To The Front And Rear.
  • To Erect A Part Two Storey / Part Single Storey Extension To Side And Rear
  • To Erect Single Storey Wrap Around Extension To Side And Rear.
  • To Install 20m High 5G Telecommunications Mast With Associated Cabin Equipment.
  • To Install 17.5m High 5G Telecommunications Mast With Associated Cabin Equipment.
  • To Install 20m High 5G Telecommunications Mast With Associated Cabin Equipment.
  • To Erect A Fence To Front Of 87 & 89 Chelwood Avenue . (Part Retrospective)

About

About property data in Prescot

The population here is approximately 123,608, with a median age of 40. The dominant tenure type here is owned. The dominant property type here is terraced. Known risk and heritage factors here include historic coal mining, a conservation area designation and 56 listed buildings. There were 17,048 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months. This town spans 21 suburbs.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Prescot?

The average house price in Prescot is £110,670, based on 143,594 recent sales. Prices are up 0.3% year-on-year.

Is Prescot a good place to live?

Prescot is in the 1st IMD decile, meaning it is a more deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is Prescot in a flood zone?

Prescot is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Prescot?

There were 17,048 recorded crimes in Prescot in the last 12 months, down 3.5% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Prescot?

The average EPC score in Prescot is 70, with the most common rating band being C.

Nearby

Suburbs in prescot

Huyton with RobyHorn SmithiesFinchamPage MossHuyton FarmWoolfall HeathStockbridge VillageSwansideLongviewWhistonHalewoodRobyWindy ArborCourt HeyHuyton ParkHuytonLyme GroveBowring ParkCrontonKnowsleyTarbock Green

Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).