L35 0LY 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, up 49.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for L35 0LY are sourced from Output Area E00034930 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD LANE, L35 0LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD LANE, L35 0LY.
343
49
£ 49,800 /yr
41%
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
No single demographic signal dominates L35 0LY — age 49, 75% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £277k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 49.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L35 0LY. The average age is 49.4. 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
Detached
£ 253,750
4 sales · Mean £ 274,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
L35 0LY has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Ann's Church of England Primary School
Oakdene Primary School
Rainhill Community Nursery
Longton Lane Community Primary School
Rainhill High School
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Whiston Willis Primary Academy
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Longton Booze and News0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Sonny's Sweets0.5 km
- Hayes Traditional Butchers0.5 km
- Shell Select Service Station0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Commercial Hotel0.6 km
- Cookhouse Pub and Carvery0.6 km
- Rainhill Recreation Club0.7 km
- Blundells Hill Golf Club0.5 km
- The Hop House0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Kiro0.5 km
- Mei's Garden0.7 km
- Galleria0.5 km
- Mike's Butty Bar0.7 km
- The Railway Cafe0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- HOTBOX0.6 km
- Casa Presto0.4 km
- Rainhill Fish Bar0.5 km
- Jun Wahs0.5 km
- Ajmeer Tandoori0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainhill0.6 km
- Whiston1.7 km
- Eccleston Park2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Trent Road0.1 km
- Trent Road0.1 km
- Marian Drive0.2 km
- Marian Drive0.2 km
- Victoria Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: L350LY · Data under Open Government Licence