Dryden Close Prescot, Knowsley
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (L35), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19500394.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (A: 3, C: 9).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; 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 Whiston, about 350 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 250 m away, and Stadt Moers Country Park (87 hectares) is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 54 to 55 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cedar Cross Medical Centre, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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 45 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (6); Bungalow, mid-terrace (6). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); owner-occupied (2).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (57% of about 1,110 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 off Milton Avenue/at rear of Dryden Close, Whiston: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- Land off Milton Avenue/at rear of Dryden Close, Whiston: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- Whiston Methodist Church, Dragon Drive, Whiston, permissioned (220 m)
- Land at Brookside Road/Molyneux Drive, Prescot: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Willis House, 23 Cumber Lane, Whiston: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Willis House, 23 Cumber Lane, Whiston: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Lyneham, Whiston, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Martock, Dursley, Kingsnorth, Selborne and Lyneham, Whiston, permissioned (730 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, 2 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L35 2YL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| L35 2YB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 54 m and 55 m above sea level (54 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L35 2YB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L35 2YL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whiston 178,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 350 m |
| Prescot 293,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Rainhill 186,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oak Road Whiston | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prescot Bus Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking Space on Blundell Road, L35 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cedar Cross Medical Centre | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Neil's Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whiston Village Dental Practice | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Whiston Hospital | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Prescot Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dragon News Cashzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Stadt Moers Country Park 87 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.2 ha | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,920 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 92 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poets Green | Wood | 340 m east |
| Whiston Woods | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Parren's Covert | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Blundell's Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Fox Clump | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Big Water | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiston Willis Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 60 m | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 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 |
| Halsnead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Prescot Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longton Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Evelyn Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Ann's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sensory Hive L35 2XY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 13 Oct 2025 |
| The Carrs Hotel L35 3QU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Dragon News L35 3QW | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Premier - Dragon Supper Store L35 3QW | Retailers - other | 170 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Lily The Pink Flowers And Coffee L35 3QW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Kens Oriental Supper Bar L35 3QW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Whiston Willis Community Primary School L35 2XY | School/college/university | 270 m | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Faz Ltd. L35 2YD | Retailers - other | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Mei Ho Takeaway L35 2YD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Pizza Queen L35 2XZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Premier Express L35 5BZ | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Griffin House L35 5BZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| U Meal L35 5BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| World In One L35 3QQ | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dragon Lane (17); On or near Harptree Close (7); On or near Hazel Avenue (7); On or near Milton Avenue (6); On or near Dryden Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 3 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
Burns Close · Milton Close · Oak Road · Oak Close · Harptree Close · Lunt Avenue · Hazel Avenue · Weyman Avenue · Shelley Place · Dragon Lane · Byron Avenue · Pine 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.