Prescot (L34) in Merseyside has recorded a five-year price growth compound annual rate of 4.4%, with rental growth outpacing this at 6.7% annually over the same period. The district sits at the 82nd percentile nationally for market trajectory, with a score of 56.5/100, indicating strong fundamentals. Population expansion has been modest at 0.8% over five years, suggesting limited demographic pressure on housing demand. The area is classified as pre-cursor stage gentrification, indicating early-stage market development before more substantial change occurs. These metrics point to a maturing rental market relative to capital appreciation, which investors may consider alongside local employment and infrastructure developments.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 4.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Prescot · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.0 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
1 planning application submitted in L34 over the last six months.
- APPLICATION TO DISCHARGE CONDITIONS 3 (BNG), 4 (CEMP), 5 (SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION), 7 (BIRD AND BAT BOXES) AND 8 (LEMP) PERTAINING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 23/02676/FUL.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Prescot (L34) common questions
Is Prescot up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Prescot (L34) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 26% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Prescot safe?
Prescot has a safety score of 48/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Prescot?
The average property price in Prescot (L34) is £188k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Prescot?
The median monthly rent in Prescot (L34) is £765 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Prescot?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Prescot (L35), Liverpool (L36), Liverpool (L28), St Helens (WA10), Liverpool (L14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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