Mill Street Prescot, Knowsley
8 addresses across 3 postcodes (L34), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19500866.
- 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 A; Band D in Knowsley costs £2,488 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Prescot, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Fazakerley Gardens, is about 120 m 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 82 to 84 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park House Medical Centre, about 280 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 315 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 A (88% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Prescot Town Centre (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- NUMBER 11, INCLUDING WALL AND GATEPIERS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Junction of Church Street and High Street: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- Former HSBC Bank 2, Eccleston Street, Prescot, L34 5SB: up to 8 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Prescot shopping Centre: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Sewell Street/Kemble Street: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- Rear 1-25 Hope Street, Prescot: up to 6 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- Rear 1-25 Hope Street, Prescot: up to 6 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- Land To Side Of 46, High Street, Prescot: up to 5 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- Former Gasworks, Moss Street, Prescot: up to 52 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 82 m and 84 m above sea level (83 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L34 3AB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| L34 3LD | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| L34 6HA | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Prescot 293,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Eccleston Park 74,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Whiston 178,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Street Prescot | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prescot Bus Station | 60 m |
| Ferry terminal | Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal Liverpool | 13 km (8.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking Space on Blundell Road, L35 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park House Medical Centre | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prescot House Dental Surgery | 80 m |
| Hospital | Whiston Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Prescot Police Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hull University Union NatWest | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fazakerley Gardens 2,300 m² | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 8,770 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,780 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,920 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 110 m south-west. 25 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 | 110 m south-west |
| Knowsley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Knoll | Hill | 650 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Yates' Plantation | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Mizzy Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Number 4 Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Number 3 Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Mizzy Dam | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 8 |
7 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Prescot School | Secondary | 11–16 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Evelyn Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 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 |
| Prescot Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 Luke's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
| Whiston Willis Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Halsnead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stage Door L34 6HA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 4 Good | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Heron Foods L34 5QA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 40 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Waterfields L34 5QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| CALs Cafe L34 5QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Clockwork Studios Prescot CIC L34 5QE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Todays Express L34 5QE | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Mercutios Bar & Bistro L34 5QE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Mar 2026 |
| J Showering L34 5QA | Retailers - other | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Salt Pig - The Yard | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Kake Shack L34 3LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Deanes House L34 3LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Cassa L34 3LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Thai Route L34 5QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Prescot Masonic Hall L34 3LD | Other catering premises | 80 m | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza L34 6HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 |
| Drugs | 49 |
| Public order | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Atherton Street (66); On or near Mill Street (50); On or near B5200 (24); On or near Stanley Crescent (23); On or near Parking Area (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 57% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- Food hygiene ratings Kids In Bloom (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, L34 5SG) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Bloom @ Prescot (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, L34 5SG) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Keeno's (takeaway/sandwich shop, L34 5QX) newly listed: Awaiting publication found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- L34 6HA: 5 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- L34 3LD: 2 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- L34 3AB: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hill Street · Church Street · Leyland Street · High Street · Vicarage Place · Kemble Street · Atherton Street · Hope Street · Wood Street · Aspinall Street · Garden Walk · Eaton Place
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.