Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

EASTBANK STREET, PR8 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTBANK STREET, PR8 1EF.

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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 1EF 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

PR8 1EF is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 34).

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

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

For renters and young professionals, PR8 1EF 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £77k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1EF 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 1EF. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 80,000

1 sales · Mean £ 80,000

Flat

£ 74,999

1 sales · Mean £ 74,999

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

Crime around PR8 1EF is above average at 104 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 offences184
Shoplifting183
Public order90
Anti-social behaviour56
Drugs38

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 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport

Good200 pupils0.9 km
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Birkdale Primary School

Good447 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Daily Stop1.0 km
  • Windsor Mini Mart1.0 km
  • WH Smith Limited0.4 km
  • Clinton Cards0.4 km
  • Daily Shop0.6 km
  • + 70 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Zetland Hotel1.0 km
  • The Masons Arms0.6 km
  • Casablanca Bar & Lounge0.9 km
  • Southport Tavern0.5 km
  • The Olde Post Office0.9 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

108 nearby
  • Everlast Gyms0.4 km
  • The Lavender House Day Spa1.0 km
  • 92o0.7 km
  • Gyros House0.8 km
  • Lucy's0.6 km
  • + 103 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • Adelphi Hotel0.9 km
  • Bayona Guest House1.0 km
  • Clifton Villa Hotel0.8 km
  • Lord Street Hotel0.9 km
  • Sunnyside Hotel0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • B&M Express0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Hamlett's0.8 km
  • Hill's Kitchen0.7 km
  • SFC0.7 km
  • Sultan's Pizza0.5 km
  • Pomodoro0.8 km
  • + 43 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southport0.4 km
  • Birkdale1.3 km
  • Meols Cop1.8 km

Bus Stops

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