Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

BRIDGE STREET, PR8 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, PR8 1BW.

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Population

401

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR8 1BW 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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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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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7/10
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Area Character

76% of homes in PR8 1BW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 34). Property prices are trending down 43.6% year-on-year.

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

PR8 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridge Street, 0.5km from Southport in Southport. Administratively it sits within Duke's ward and the Southport constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PR8 1BW offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 43.6% year-on-year. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00035354 (shared with 15 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 1BW. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.9%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 96,750

2 sales · Mean £ 96,750

Terraced

£ 122,500

4 sales · Mean £ 137,000

Semi-Detached

£ 137,500

1 sales · Mean £ 137,500

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

Crime around PR8 1BW is above average at 103 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting185
Violence and sexual offences182
Public order90
Anti-social behaviour54
Drugs37

school Local Schools

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Linaker Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.6 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport

Good200 pupils0.8 km
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Birkdale Primary School

Good447 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • 1st Stop0.6 km
  • Aromas De Portugal0.3 km
  • Autopoint Service Station0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Euro Garage BP Petrol Station0.3 km
  • + 69 more
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Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • Railway Club1.0 km
  • Zetland Hotel0.9 km
  • Mikhail Hotels Ltd0.4 km
  • Beer Inn1.0 km
  • Club Monroe0.7 km
  • + 38 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

113 nearby
  • Heimat Coffee by Sehnsucht Coffee Roaster0.3 km
  • Peterhouse School Residential Services0.8 km
  • The Bun Club0.9 km
  • Belash0.8 km
  • Bistro Bar Med0.7 km
  • + 108 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Bluto's0.5 km
  • Panda Garden1.0 km
  • Roberts Sandwich Bar0.1 km
  • Samsara Jack0.2 km
  • Kellen's Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 46 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Le Maitre Guesthouse0.9 km
  • Nile Hotel0.6 km
  • Penkelie Hotel0.9 km
  • Prince Of Wales Hotel0.6 km
  • Seaview Guest House0.8 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southport0.3 km
  • Birkdale1.4 km
  • Meols Cop1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Yellowhouse Lane0.1 km
  • Part Street0.1 km
  • Eastbank Street0.2 km
  • Scarisbrick New Road0.2 km
  • Arbour Street0.2 km