PR8 1ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Yellow House Lane, 0.5km from Southport in Southport. Administratively it sits within Duke's ward and the Southport constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PR8 1ER 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, 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 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00035354 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YELLOW HOUSE LANE, PR8 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YELLOW HOUSE LANE, PR8 1ER.
401
34
£ 38,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR8 1ER 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 1ER 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).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR8 1ER. 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
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
Terraced
£ 150,000
5 sales · Mean £ 154,600
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
2 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PR8 1ER is moderate at 89 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
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Birkdale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- Everlast Gyms0.4 km
- 92o0.7 km
- Gyros House0.8 km
- Lucy's0.6 km
- Pizzeria Mamma Mia0.6 km
- + 101 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- WH Smith Limited0.4 km
- Clinton Cards0.4 km
- Daily Shop0.6 km
- Euro Market0.4 km
- Flex Off Licence0.7 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Adelphi Hotel1.0 km
- Bayona Guest House1.0 km
- Clifton Villa Hotel0.8 km
- Lord Street Hotel1.0 km
- Sunnyside Hotel0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- The Masons Arms0.6 km
- Casablanca Bar & Lounge0.9 km
- Southport Tavern0.5 km
- The Olde Post Office1.0 km
- Fox And Goose0.7 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- B&M Express0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Hamlett's0.9 km
- Hill's Kitchen0.7 km
- SFC0.7 km
- Sultan's Pizza0.5 km
- Pomodoro0.9 km
- + 43 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southport0.4 km
- Birkdale1.3 km
- Meols Cop1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Yellowhouse Lane0.1 km
- Part Street0.1 km
- Eastbank Street0.2 km
- Southbank Road0.2 km
- Scarisbrick New Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR81ER · Data under Open Government Licence