Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

PORTICO LANE, L34 2QT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTICO LANE, L34 2QT.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,500 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: L34 2QT 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

L34 2QT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £175k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £175k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

L34 2QT is a sought-after residential area on Portico Lane, 0.2km from Eccleston Park in Prescot. Administratively it sits within Eccleston ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.

For serious buyers, L34 2QT is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 L34 2QT are sourced from Output Area E00034586 (shared with 12 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 L34 2QT. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 172,500

2 sales · Mean £ 172,500

Semi-Detached

£ 118,000

1 sales · Mean £ 118,000

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

L34 2QT has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs5
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School

Outstanding245 pupils0.8 km
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Nutgrove Methodist Primary School

Outstanding206 pupils1.1 km
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Evelyn Community Primary School

Good286 pupils1.1 km
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Prescot Primary School

Good425 pupils1.2 km
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Longton Lane Community Primary School

Good270 pupils1.2 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Good212 pupils1.3 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Good233 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Everydayz0.6 km
  • Komal Mathur0.9 km
  • M&S Late Shop0.7 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Eccleston Hill Wines0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Subway1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Grapes Hotel0.1 km
  • The Wellington Hotel1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Happy Season0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eccleston Park0.4 km
  • Thatto Heath1.3 km
  • Prescot1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Avenue0.0 km
  • Scholes Lane0.1 km
  • Eccelston Park Rail Station0.2 km
  • Grebe Avenue0.2 km
  • Tern Way0.3 km