PR8 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Southport in Southport. Administratively it sits within Duke's ward and the Southport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PR8 1BD offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00035358 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR8 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR8 1BD.
277
42
£ 38,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 42, PR8 1BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR8 1BD. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PR8 1BD is moderate at 88 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.
school Local Schools
Linaker Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Birkdale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- 1st Stop0.8 km
- Aromas De Portugal0.3 km
- Autopoint Service Station0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Euro Garage BP Petrol Station0.4 km
- + 66 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Heimat Coffee by Sehnsucht Coffee Roaster0.3 km
- Peterhouse School Residential Services1.0 km
- The Bun Club0.8 km
- Chez Moi1.0 km
- Parenting 20000.7 km
- + 92 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Bluto's0.3 km
- Roberts Sandwich Bar0.2 km
- Samsara Jack0.3 km
- Kellen's Kitchen0.7 km
- Pomodoro1.0 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Casablanca Bar & Lounge1.0 km
- Southport Tavern0.6 km
- Fox And Goose0.7 km
- Gigi's Bar & Lounge0.9 km
- Oast House0.9 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Copplehouse Guest House0.9 km
- Scarisbrick Hotel0.6 km
- The Albert & Victoria Hotel0.8 km
- The Braemar Hotel0.9 km
- Nile Hotel0.4 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southport0.5 km
- Birkdale1.2 km
- Meols Cop1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Yellowhouse Lane0.2 km
- Part Street0.2 km
- Eastbank Street0.2 km
- Southbank Road0.2 km
- Scarisbrick New Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR81BD · Data under Open Government Licence