Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

EASTBANK STREET, PR8 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

381

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR8 1EJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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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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10/10
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Area Character

PR8 1EJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 81% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

PR8 1EJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Eastbank Street, 0.3km from Southport in Southport. Administratively it sits within Duke's ward and the Southport constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PR8 1EJ offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (212 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00035347 (shared with 131 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 1EJ. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime rates near PR8 1EJ are high at 212 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 offences368
Shoplifting247
Public order154
Drugs117
Anti-social behaviour106

school Local Schools

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Linaker Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport

Good200 pupils0.8 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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Birkdale Primary School

Good447 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Daily Stop0.9 km
  • WH Smith Limited0.2 km
  • Clinton Cards0.2 km
  • Daily Shop0.4 km
  • Euro Market0.3 km
  • + 66 more
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Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Zetland Hotel1.0 km
  • The Masons Arms0.4 km
  • Casablanca Bar & Lounge0.7 km
  • Mavericks0.9 km
  • Southport Tavern0.3 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

116 nearby
  • Everlast Gyms0.2 km
  • The Lavender House Day Spa0.9 km
  • 92o0.4 km
  • Crete Greek Taverna0.9 km
  • Gyros House0.6 km
  • + 111 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

31 nearby
  • Adelphi Hotel0.7 km
  • Bayona Guest House0.8 km
  • Clifton Villa Hotel0.6 km
  • Lord Street Hotel0.8 km
  • Lynwood Guest House1.0 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • B&M Express0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Hamlett's0.7 km
  • Hill's Kitchen0.5 km
  • SFC0.5 km
  • Sultan's Pizza0.3 km
  • New Golden Star1.0 km
  • + 42 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southport0.2 km
  • Birkdale1.5 km
  • Meols Cop1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Princes Street0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.1 km
  • Part Street0.1 km
  • Yellowhouse Lane0.1 km
  • Wesley Street0.2 km