Postcode Analysis Sefton, North West

EASTBANK STREET, PR8 1ET House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1ET 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

At 81% private renter occupancy, PR8 1ET is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1ET is an up-and-coming urban area on Eastbank Street, 0.2km from Southport in Southport. Administratively it sits within Duke's ward and the Southport constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (219 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £198k. 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 1ET 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 1ET. 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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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

£ 198,000

1 sales · Mean £ 198,000

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

Crime rates near PR8 1ET are high at 219 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 offences383
Shoplifting238
Public order161
Drugs135
Anti-social behaviour115

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 pupils0.9 km
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Birkdale Primary School

Good447 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Daily Stop1.0 km
  • WH Smith Limited0.1 km
  • Clinton Cards0.2 km
  • Daily Shop0.3 km
  • Euro Market0.4 km
  • + 66 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

119 nearby
  • Everlast Gyms0.2 km
  • The Lavender House Day Spa0.9 km
  • 92o0.4 km
  • Crete Greek Taverna0.9 km
  • Gyros House0.6 km
  • + 114 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

32 nearby
  • Adelphi Hotel0.7 km
  • Bayona Guest House0.7 km
  • Clifton Villa Hotel0.6 km
  • Lord Street Hotel0.8 km
  • Lynwood Guest House1.0 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • The Masons Arms0.4 km
  • Casablanca Bar & Lounge0.7 km
  • Mavericks0.9 km
  • Southport Tavern0.3 km
  • The Olde Post Office0.7 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • B&M Express0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Hamlett's0.7 km
  • Hill's Kitchen0.5 km
  • SFC0.5 km
  • Sultan's Pizza0.3 km
  • Pomodoro0.7 km
  • + 42 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southport0.2 km
  • Birkdale1.5 km
  • Meols Cop2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Princes Street0.0 km
  • Chapel Street0.1 km
  • Wesley Street0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.1 km
  • Part Street0.2 km