Area Analysis Sefton, North West

PR8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PR8 postcode area.

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Population

56,493

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,289 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
workEmployment
3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PR8 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £219k. Property prices are trending down 17.3% year-on-year.

home £219,217 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR8 is a postcode district in Sefton, North West, covering 1233 active and 794 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PR8 (14%) is characterised by a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes PR8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PR8 are around £219k, down 17.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PR8 at 289 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PR8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences6814
Public order1949
Anti-social behaviour1516
Shoplifting1446
Criminal damage and arson1084

school Local Schools

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Birkdale Primary School

Good447 pupils
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Farnborough Road Junior School

Good473 pupils
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Farnborough Road Infant School

Good450 pupils
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Linaker Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils
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Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre

Good206 pupils
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils
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Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding216 pupils
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Good516 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Royal Clifton Hotel
  • Aotearoa Southport Bed & Breakfast
  • Dukes Folly Hotel
  • Nile Hotel
  • Premier Inn & Ocean Plaza Brewers Fayre
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Bargain Booze
  • Poundstretcher
  • Poundstretcher Limited
  • Premiere Daily
  • Spar Newsmarket
  • + 94 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Purple Rain Lounge
  • Royal Birkdale Golf Club
  • Southport & Birkdale Sports Club
  • Southport Football Club
  • Southport R U F C
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

129 nearby
  • The Dolphin Fish and Chips
  • The Feather Blade Charcoal Steakhouse
  • The Fire Pit Restaurant
  • The Hungry Monk
  • The Junction Patisserie
  • + 124 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Co-operative
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Alquds Superstore & Shake n Roll
  • B&M Express
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • 57 Orient Takeaway
  • Ainsdale Pasta & Pizzeria
  • Birkdale Tandoori
  • Bluto's
  • Chinese Kitchen
  • + 61 more