PR9 7DR is a safe, established residential area on Stretton Drive, 0.5km from Highpark in Southport. Administratively it sits within Norwood ward and the Southport constituency.
For families considering a move, PR9 7DR represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.
Census 2021 statistics for PR9 7DR are sourced from Output Area E00035757 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRETTON DRIVE, PR9 7DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRETTON DRIVE, PR9 7DR.
278
40
£ 39,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR9 7DR spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR9 7DR. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 242,000
1 sales · Mean £ 242,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR9 7DR has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Norwood Primary School
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Meols Cop High School
Churchtown Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Vintage Tea Room1.0 km
- Compassion Acts0.9 km
- Flight 220.5 km
- McCarthy and Stone - Brunlees Court1.0 km
- Portovino0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Whitworth Chemist0.2 km
- Hesketh Drive Post Office0.5 km
- Hesketh Supermarket0.4 km
- Holmes-Smith Quality Butcher0.5 km
- Jessica Bakes Well0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Joarr Hot Food Emporium0.5 km
- Mr Casey's Sandwich & Pizza Bar0.5 km
- Pure Health1.0 km
- Woks Cooking0.6 km
- Naughty But Nice0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Mount Pleasant0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Meols Cop0.6 km
- Southport1.9 km
- Birkdale3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fisher Drive0.2 km
- Wennington Road0.2 km
- Norwood Avenue0.2 km
- Parklands0.2 km
- Hesketh Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR97DR · Data under Open Government Licence