L35 5AP is a mixed residential area on Brook Street, 0.2km from Holt in Prescot. Administratively it sits within Prescot South ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.
For renters and young professionals, L35 5AP offers a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Knowsley.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for L35 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00032927 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK STREET, L35 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK STREET, L35 5AP.
232
35
£ 43,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: L35 5AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
L35 5AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for L35 5AP. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 88,000
17 sales · Mean £ 96,852
Flat
£ 47,500
6 sales · Mean £ 47,408
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around L35 5AP is moderate at 65 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 Luke's Catholic Primary School
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Prescot Primary School
St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Longton Lane Community Primary School
Evelyn Community Primary School
Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Dragon News0.8 km
- Faz Ltd.0.6 km
- MP Food And Wine1.0 km
- Premier Express0.3 km
- Universal Wine0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Holt Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Mei's Garden0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Spice Of Life Restaurant0.2 km
- Station Coffee House0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Papa's Pizza0.8 km
- Subway0.1 km
- U Meal0.3 km
- Mei Ho Takeaway0.6 km
- May Bo Takeaway0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prescot0.7 km
- Whiston1.0 km
- Eccleston Park1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Cable Road0.1 km
- Shaw Lane0.1 km
- Green Dragon0.1 km
- Warrington Road0.1 km
- Meadway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: L355AP · Data under Open Government Licence