Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

LOWTHER DRIVE, L35 0NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWTHER DRIVE, L35 0NQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

250

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: L35 0NQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 95% owner-occupation and an average age of 61, L35 0NQ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.

home £291,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L35 0NQ is a sought-after residential area on Lowther Drive, 0.2km from Rainhill in Prescot. Administratively it sits within Rainhill ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in L35, L35 0NQ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 61) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, up 4.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for L35 0NQ are sourced from Output Area E00034925 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L35 0NQ. The average age is 61.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 277,475

8 sales · Mean £ 281,181

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

L35 0NQ has low crime rates — 37 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.

Anti-social behaviour32
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson10
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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St Ann's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.2 km
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Oakdene Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils0.8 km
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Rainhill Community Nursery

Outstanding60 pupils0.8 km
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Rainhill High School

Requires Improvement1838 pupils1.0 km
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Longton Lane Community Primary School

Good270 pupils1.1 km
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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Inadequate685 pupils1.3 km
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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School

Good297 pupils1.4 km
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Whiston Willis Primary Academy

Good333 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Longton Booze and News0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Sonny's Sweets0.4 km
  • Hayes Traditional Butchers0.4 km
  • Shell Select Service Station0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Commercial Hotel0.5 km
  • Cookhouse Pub and Carvery0.4 km
  • Rainhill Recreation Club0.6 km
  • Blundells Hill Golf Club0.6 km
  • Manor Farm0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Kiro0.4 km
  • Mei's Garden0.8 km
  • Galleria0.4 km
  • Mike's Butty Bar0.6 km
  • The Railway Cafe0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • HOTBOX0.6 km
  • Casa Presto0.2 km
  • Rainhill Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Jun Wahs0.5 km
  • Ajmeer Tandoori0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rainhill0.5 km
  • Whiston1.9 km
  • Eccleston Park2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Marian Drive0.2 km
  • Marian Drive0.2 km
  • Victoria Street0.2 km
  • Trent Road0.3 km
  • Trent Road0.3 km