L35 0LW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old Lane, 0.4km from Rainhill in Prescot. Administratively it sits within Rainhill ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.
For families considering a move, L35 0LW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for L35 0LW are sourced from Output Area E00034924 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD LANE, L35 0LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD LANE, L35 0LW.
262
48
£ 36,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
L35 0LW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L35 0LW. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 211,000
Terraced
£ 161,000
2 sales · Mean £ 161,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L35 0LW has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Ann's Church of England Primary School
Longton Lane Community Primary School
Rainhill Community Nursery
Oakdene Primary School
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Rainhill High School
Whiston Willis Primary Academy
St Luke's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Longton Booze and News0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Sonny's Sweets0.2 km
- Hayes Traditional Butchers0.3 km
- Shell Select Service Station0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Holt Hotel1.0 km
- Commercial Hotel0.4 km
- Cookhouse Pub and Carvery0.4 km
- Rainhill Recreation Club0.5 km
- Blundells Hill Golf Club0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kiro0.3 km
- Mei's Garden0.6 km
- Galleria0.3 km
- Mike's Butty Bar0.5 km
- The Railway Cafe0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- HOTBOX0.3 km
- Casa Presto0.3 km
- Rainhill Fish Bar0.3 km
- Fresca1.0 km
- Jun Wahs0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainhill0.3 km
- Whiston1.7 km
- Eccleston Park1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Trent Road0.2 km
- Trent Road0.3 km
- Old Lane0.3 km
- Rainhill Rail Station0.3 km
- Brandreth Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: L350LW · Data under Open Government Licence