PR8 1ES 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 1ES 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 high (178 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 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00035354 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EASTBANK STREET, PR8 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTBANK STREET, PR8 1ES.
401
34
£ 38,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR8 1ES 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 1ES 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. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR8 1ES. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PR8 1ES are high at 178 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
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Daily Stop1.0 km
- WH Smith Limited0.2 km
- Clinton Cards0.3 km
- Daily Shop0.4 km
- Euro Market0.4 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
112 nearby- Everlast Gyms0.2 km
- The Lavender House Day Spa0.9 km
- 92o0.5 km
- Crete Greek Taverna0.9 km
- Gyros House0.7 km
- + 107 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- Adelphi Hotel0.8 km
- Bayona Guest House0.8 km
- Clifton Villa Hotel0.7 km
- Lord Street Hotel0.8 km
- Sunnyside Hotel0.7 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- The Masons Arms0.5 km
- Casablanca Bar & Lounge0.7 km
- Mavericks0.9 km
- Southport Tavern0.4 km
- The Olde Post Office0.8 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- B&M Express0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Hamlett's0.7 km
- Hill's Kitchen0.6 km
- SFC0.6 km
- Sultan's Pizza0.4 km
- Pomodoro0.8 km
- + 42 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southport0.3 km
- Birkdale1.4 km
- Meols Cop1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Part Street0.1 km
- Yellowhouse Lane0.1 km
- Princes Street0.2 km
- Chapel Street0.2 km
- Wesley Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PR81ES · Data under Open Government Licence