PR8 1EG is an up-and-coming urban area on Princes Street, 0.3km from Southport in Southport. Administratively it sits within Duke's ward and the Southport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PR8 1EG offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (196 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £87k, 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 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00035352 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCES STREET, PR8 1EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES STREET, PR8 1EG.
369
40
£ 33,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR8 1EG 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
PR8 1EG is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 6% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR8 1EG. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 87,500
3 sales · Mean £ 88,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PR8 1EG are high at 196 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Birkdale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Southport Sailing Club1.0 km
- The Masons Arms0.5 km
- Casablanca Bar & Lounge0.8 km
- Mavericks1.0 km
- Southport Tavern0.4 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
116 nearby- Everlast Gyms0.3 km
- The Lavender House Day Spa1.0 km
- 92o0.5 km
- Crete Greek Taverna1.0 km
- Gyros House0.7 km
- + 111 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- WH Smith Limited0.2 km
- Clinton Cards0.2 km
- Daily Shop0.4 km
- Euro Market0.5 km
- Flex Off Licence0.5 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Adelphi Hotel0.8 km
- Bayona Guest House0.8 km
- Clifton Villa Hotel0.6 km
- Lord Street Hotel0.9 km
- Sunnyside Hotel0.7 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- B&M Express0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Hamlett's0.8 km
- Hill's Kitchen0.6 km
- SFC0.5 km
- Sultan's Pizza0.4 km
- Pomodoro0.8 km
- + 43 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southport0.3 km
- Birkdale1.4 km
- Meols Cop2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Princes Street0.1 km
- Chapel Street0.1 km
- Wesley Street0.2 km
- Chapel Street0.2 km
- Part Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR81EG · Data under Open Government Licence