Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

PR8 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR8 1AX.

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Population

466

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR8 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PR8 1AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 12% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR8 1AX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Southport in Southport. Administratively it sits within Duke's ward and the Southport constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PR8 1AX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (376 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PR8 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00035326 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR8 1AX. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near PR8 1AX are high at 376 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences359
Shoplifting262
Public order164
Drugs141
Anti-social behaviour132

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport

Good200 pupils1.0 km
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Linaker Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils1.2 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Aromas De Portugal0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Smakus0.9 km
  • Beales Department Store0.1 km
  • Nature's Remedies0.2 km
  • + 59 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

120 nearby
  • Heimat Coffee by Sehnsucht Coffee Roaster0.4 km
  • Belash0.4 km
  • Bistro Bar Med0.3 km
  • Bistrot Pierre0.7 km
  • Buttylicious0.8 km
  • + 115 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • B&M Express0.4 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Roberts Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Samsara Jack0.5 km
  • Gannets Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
  • Haruns Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Jacksons Traditional Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Mikhail Hotels Ltd0.3 km
  • Beer Inn0.8 km
  • Club Monroe0.2 km
  • Coopers Bar Southport0.8 km
  • Guest House0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

35 nearby
  • Le Maitre Guesthouse0.6 km
  • Nile Hotel0.5 km
  • Penkelie Hotel0.5 km
  • Premier Inn & Ocean Plaza Brewers Fayre0.6 km
  • Prince Of Wales Hotel0.3 km
  • + 30 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southport0.5 km
  • Birkdale1.7 km
  • Meols Cop2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lord Street0.1 km
  • Eastbank Street0.1 km
  • Eastbank Street0.1 km
  • Lord Street0.1 km
  • Eastbank Street0.2 km