Brook Road Prescot, Knowsley
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (L34), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19520271.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Knowsley costs £2,488 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Prescot, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 480 m (0.3 miles) away, and Stadt Moers Country Park (87 hectares) is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 60 to 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park House Medical Centre, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 130 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2018 (12). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Knowsley in 2026-27: Band D £2,488 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,659 | £1,935 | £2,212 | £2,488 | £3,041 | £3,594 | £4,147 | £4,977 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (41% of about 1,620 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land East Of The Roundabout Of Prescot Park Way, Carr Lane And Cables Way Prescot: up to 29 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- Carr Lane: up to 88 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Imperial Hotel, Bridge Road, Prescot: up to 22 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Imperial Hotel, Bridge Road, Prescot: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Sewell Street/Kemble Street: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Former HSBC Bank 2, Eccleston Street, Prescot, L34 5SB: up to 8 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Prescot shopping Centre: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Junction of Church Street and High Street: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| L34 1BF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| L34 1AE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 60 m and 62 m above sea level (61 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L34 1AE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L34 1BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Prescot 293,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Whiston 178,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Eccleston Park 74,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brook Road Prescot | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prescot Bus Station | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking Space on Blundell Road, L35 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park House Medical Centre | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prescriptions Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prescot House Dental Surgery | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Whiston Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Prescot Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hull University Union NatWest | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,050 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Stadt Moers Country Park 87 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Memorial Playing Field 7.3 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,920 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 90 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 670 m (0.4 miles) north. 24 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poets Green | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| The Knoll | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Yates' Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Mizzy Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Riding Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Mizzy Dam | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 14 |
3 of the street's 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Knowsley: see them on the Knowsley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Prescot School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whiston Willis Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Prescot Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Halsnead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Evelyn Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThinK J Wines L34 1QL | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Spaceworld Playcentre L34 1QN | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Home Bargains L34 1AA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Manchester Road Supper Bar L34 5UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Nov 2025 |
| St Mary And St Pauls C Of E Primary School L35 5DN | School/college/university | 330 m | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Prescot Manor Bowling Club L34 1LT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Bryer Road Community Centre | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Station Coffee House L34 5SY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Molyneux Drive Convenience Store L35 5DY | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Greenhouse Supermarket L35 5DY | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Papa's Pizza L35 5DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Universal Wine L35 5DY | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Aug 2022 |
| May Bo Takeaway L35 5DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 77 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hall Lane (84); On or near High Hall Way (15); On or near Oaks Close (7); On or near Prescot Park Way (6); On or near Briars Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | under 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 90% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | under 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 4% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Briars Road · High Hall Way · Tenlands Drive · Manor Road · Sinclair Way · Tempest Grove · Poppy Grove · Lysander Road · Midsummer Avenue · Oaks Close · Oberon Way · Merchant Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.