PR8 1DS is an up-and-coming urban area on Eastbank Street, 0.2km from Southport in Southport. Administratively it sits within Duke's ward and the Southport constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — 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 (251 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £55k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 31.9% 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00035352 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EASTBANK STREET, PR8 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTBANK STREET, PR8 1DS.
369
40
£ 33,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR8 1DS 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.
Area Character
Economic hardship is measurable here. PR8 1DS's IMD rank, 6% unemployment, and 10% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data. Property prices are trending down 31.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR8 1DS. The average age is 39.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 47,000
13 sales · Mean £ 49,307
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PR8 1DS are high at 251 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Linaker Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Southport Sailing Club1.0 km
- The Masons Arms0.4 km
- Casablanca Bar & Lounge0.6 km
- Mavericks0.8 km
- Southport Tavern0.3 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Daily Stop1.0 km
- WH Smith Limited0.1 km
- Clinton Cards0.1 km
- Daily Shop0.3 km
- Euro Market0.4 km
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
121 nearby- Everlast Gyms0.1 km
- The Lavender House Day Spa0.8 km
- 92o0.3 km
- Crete Greek Taverna0.8 km
- Gyros House0.6 km
- + 116 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
34 nearby- Adelphi Hotel0.6 km
- Bayona Guest House0.7 km
- Clifton Villa Hotel0.5 km
- Lord Street Hotel0.7 km
- Lynwood Guest House0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- B&M Express0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.1 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Hamlett's0.6 km
- Hill's Kitchen0.5 km
- SFC0.4 km
- Sultan's Pizza0.3 km
- Pomodoro0.7 km
- + 41 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southport0.3 km
- Birkdale1.5 km
- Meols Cop2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wesley Street0.0 km
- Chapel Street0.0 km
- Chapel Street0.0 km
- Princes Street0.1 km
- Lord Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PR81DS · Data under Open Government Licence